Public Health Department students win first prize in the Euréka 2025 scientific research award

Amid the vibrant atmosphere of the 27th Euréka Student Scientific Research Award, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City (BV ĐHYD) congratulates the Public Health Department student team consisting of Huỳnh Thúy Vy, Lê Thị Ngọc Nguyên, and Đào Quang Nghĩa for excellently winning the First Prize with the project "Psychological and social support needs and related factors among patients at the Oncology Chemotherapy Department of BV ĐHYD". This year's award attracted over 2,100 projects from more than 160 universities and colleges nationwide, making the team's achievement a special mark, demonstrating the solid research capability of the University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City students and the training and research orientation closely linked to the school's and hospital's clinical practice.

The project was implemented directly at the hospital's Oncology Chemotherapy Department, focusing on clarifying the psychological and social support needs of patients, an important factor often overlooked in cancer treatment. According to Dr. CKII. Lâm Quốc Trung, Deputy Head of the Oncology Chemotherapy Department, "Paying attention to psychological and social support in cancer treatment is extremely important. When the spirit is well cared for, patients are more likely to adhere to treatment, experience less stress, improve treatment effectiveness, and increase satisfaction."

Dr. Ho Tat Bang - Lecturer at the University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, the project supervisor said: “Scientific research only truly matters when it is applied clinically. The evidence obtained from the research helps managers and healthcare teams develop comprehensive care strategies, thereby improving treatment effectiveness and the quality of life for patients.”

The research team representative, student Huynh Thuy Vy, shared her emotional feeling when her name was announced at the top position: “I am honored and hope the research can contribute a small part to help cancer patients receive appropriate emotional support during the difficult treatment phase.”

The team's achievement is not only a source of pride for the University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, but also clearly reflects the hospital's direction of putting patients at the center, integrating education, research, and clinical practice to continuously improve the quality of care and patient experience.