VinUni-Illinois Smart Health Center - VISHC

27/05/2026

🦿 VISHC PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR LEADS INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ON LOW-COST WEARABLE KNEE REHABILITATION DEVICE

VISHC is thrilled to share a milestone in an ongoing knee rehabilitation project, led by Dr. Thai Mai Thanh, Principal Investigator at VISHC and Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, VinUniversity.

💡 The project, KNEESENSE, introduces a low-cost wearable system for real-time monitoring of knee rehabilitation and has been published in Scientific Reports, a Nature Portfolio journal. Designed to support more accessible home-based rehabilitation, the device can monitor knee joint movement during exercises through a wearable hydraulic filament sensor integrated into a knee pad and connected to a mobile application.

💡 With affordability, portability, and usability at its core, KNEESENSE reflects the potential of smart health technologies to support patients and clinicians in tracking rehabilitation progress more conveniently. The project also highlights the value of interdisciplinary and international collaboration between VinUniversity, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and UNSW Sydney in developing practical healthcare solutions.

🔗 Read more at: https://smarthealth.vinuni.edu.vn/vishc-principal-investigator-leads-international-research-on-low-cost-wearable-knee-rehabilitation-device/


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📩 VinUni-Illinois Smart Health Center (VISHC)
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://smarthealth.vinuni.edu.vn

The VinUni–Illinois Smart Health Center is pleased to share an ongoing knee rehabilitation project milestone led by Dr. Thai Mai Thanh, Principal Investigator at VISHC and Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The project, KNEESENSE, intr...

19/05/2026

⏰ ONLY 24 HOURS LEFT TO APPLY | SCIENTIFIC TALENT RESEARCH CAMP IN HEALTH SCIENCE

➡️ The countdown is on! Applications for the Scientific Talent Research Camp in Health Science will close tomorrow, May 20, 2026.

Launched by VISHC in collaboration with VinIF, the camp is designed for students and young researchers who are passionate about health science, interdisciplinary research, and future academic pathways.

If you are looking for an opportunity to explore research, learn from leading Vietnamese scientists, and strengthen academic skills within a supportive research community, this is your final reminder to apply 👇👇👇

In the camp, participants will have the chance to:
✅ Receive mentorship from world-leading Vietnamese scientists
✅ Join hands-on research projects
✅ Develop skills in academic writing, presentation, and publishing
✅ Explore future scholarship pathways for graduate studies
✅ Connect with peers who share the same passion for health science research

👉 Register now at: https://forms.office.com/r/pQtHB0bC6T


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📩 VinUni-Illinois Smart Health Center (VISHC)
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://smarthealth.vinuni.edu.vn

13/05/2026

🔬 READY TO EXPLORE THE WORLD OF HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH?

If you are passionate about health science, interdisciplinary research, and future academic pathways, the Scientific Talent Research Camp in Health Science is designed for you 😉

Through the program, participants will have the chance to learn from world-leading Vietnamese scientists, strengthen essential research skills, explore global academic opportunities, and connect with a supportive research community.

Explore the 4 key benefits of joining the camp below ✨

Applications are open from April 15 to May 20, 2026.
👉👉Register now at: https://forms.office.com/r/pQtHB0bC6T


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📩 VinUni-Illinois Smart Health Center (VISHC)
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://smarthealth.vinuni.edu.vn

07/05/2026

📚 ️🏆 RAPIDILL LAUNCH & GAMING FESTIVAL AT VINUNI LIBRARY ️

📍 Date: Friday, May 8
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📌 Venue: VinUni Library, 24/7 Learning Space
🍱 Light lunch will be provided.

An upcoming event hosted by VinUniversity Library will mark the launch of RapidILL, Vietnam’s first AI-enabled electronic document delivery service. By connecting VinUniversity with more than 250 leading libraries worldwide, RapidILL will help expand access to scholarly materials and support deeper, broader research across the University.

In addition to the RapidILL launch, the event will also feature a showcase of VinUni’s QS-winning games, a forum discussion on “Gaming, AI, and Future Skills,” and recognition of the NPC Studio team for winning First Prize at the QS Global Skills Challenge (Game Design Track).

👉👉 Don’t miss out!


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📩 VinUni-Illinois Smart Health Center (VISHC)
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://smarthealth.vinuni.edu.vn

06/05/2026

🔬 RESEARCH MASTER’S OPPORTUNITY IN PORTABLE BIOSENSING DEVICES FOR REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

VISHC is pleased to announce an opportunity for students interested in interdisciplinary research and real-world health innovation, as VinUniversity is recruiting Master’s students for the project “Development of Portable Biosensing Devices for Real-World Applications,” who will join the BioEngineering Lab (BEL) under the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS).

👉 Apply here: https://apply.vinuni.edu.vn/graduate/s/login/

📍 Project Information
Rising demand in diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and food safety is driving the development of portable, low-cost biosensors; this project develops compact platforms for rapid detection of bacteria, antibiotic residues, and heavy metals in healthcare, environmental, water, and food samples. At the BioEngineering Lab (BEL), students will design electrochemical and optical sensors, build prototypes, analyze signals, and optimize performance, gaining interdisciplinary experience across engineering, materials science, and biomedical/environmental applications.
The research team includes Asst. Prof. Tran Thi Mai (Principal Investigator), Asst. Prof. Do Danh Cuong and Prof. Andrew Taylor-Robinson.

✅ Benefits
- 100% tuition covered & very attractive monthly stipend
- Hands-on experience in designing real biosensor devices (beyond theory)
- Full access to advanced electrochemical systems, optical setups, and spectroscopy tools
- Strong support for publications in high-impact (Q1) journals
- Potential pathway to PhD programs at global partners (KU Leuven, UIUC, etc.)
- Skill development in hardware and system-level engineering highly valued in the industry

📌 Requirements & Additional Information
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
- No prior background in biosensors or materials is required; training will be provided during the research.
- Preference will be given to candidates who are proactive, eager to learn, and committed to long-term development in a research environment.

📬 For further information, please contact Asst. Prof. Tran Thi Mai at: [email protected]


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📩 VinUni-Illinois Smart Health Center (VISHC)
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://smarthealth.vinuni.edu.vn

29/04/2026

🔬 VISHC INTRODUCES SCIENTIFIC TALENT RESEARCH CAMP IN HEALTH SCIENCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VINIF

This summer, VISHC, in collaboration with VinIF, officially launches the Scientific Talent Research Camp in Health Science, a program designed to identify, train, and accelerate the next generation of research talent in health science and interdisciplinary fields.

Targeting final-year undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates, the camp offers a unique opportunity to:
✅ Mentorship by world-leading Vietnamese scientists and hands-on research project participation
✅ Opportunity to receive scholarships for master’s and PhDs at top 100 universities worldwide.
✅ Training in academic writing, presentation, and publishing in top journals.
✅ Certificate of completion from a prestigious talent development program.
✅ Financial support from the program during the talent camp.

📩 APPLICATION METHOD
Applications for Health Sciences are open from April 15 to May 20, 2026:
👉 👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/pQtHB0bC6T

By creating pathways for training, mentorship, and research exposure, the program reflects VISHC’s commitment to nurturing future research talent and supporting the next generation of health science researchers.

📖 For more information, please visit the official program page at: https://vinif.org/sponsor-programs/tai-tro-clb-tai-nang-nghien-cuu/


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📩 VinUni-Illinois Smart Health Center (VISHC)
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://smarthealth.vinuni.edu.vn

22/04/2026

🏆 VISHC PHD STUDENT RECEIVES BEST PAPER AWARD AT IEEE ISBI 2026

VISHC is delighted to celebrate a new academic achievement by Nguyen Trong Duc, a PhD student in Computer Science at VinUniversity and a member of VISHC, has received the Best Paper Award at the IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging (ISBI) 2026, held in London, United Kingdom.

Duc received the Best Paper Award together with Nguyen Hoang Long, Research Assistant at the Institute of Engineering & Computer Science, VinUniversity, in recognition of their research contribution in biomedical image analysis. As one of the leading international conferences in the field, ISBI brings together researchers working at the intersection of imaging science, computation, and healthcare.

This achievement reflects the strong research capability of VinUniversity’s young researchers and highlights VISHC’s mission of advancing impactful research in AI, medical imaging, and healthcare innovation.

🔗 Read more at: https://smarthealth.vinuni.edu.vn/vishc-phd-student-receives-best-paper-award-at-ieee-isbi-2026-challenge/


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📩 VinUni-Illinois Smart Health Center (VISHC)
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://smarthealth.vinuni.edu.vn

16/04/2026

🌱 VISHC PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR LEADS NEW AUS4INNOVATION-FUNDED PROJECT ON SMART POLLINATION FOR FRUIT PRODUCTION IN VIETNAM

VISHC is pleased to share a new research milestone. Dr. Thai Mai Thanh, Principal Investigator at VISHC and faculty member of the College of Engineering & Computer Science (CECS) at VinUniversity, is leading VietFruitRise, a newly funded project under Aus4Innovation Partnership Grants Round 5.

Co-led by VinUniversity and The University of Queensland, the project has received AUD 544,240 in funding for a 19-month implementation period starting in April 2026. VietFruitRise will focus on developing AI-powered tools and advanced sensing technologies to improve pollination efficiency in durian and mango orchards across the Mekong Delta.

This initiative reflects the growing impact of interdisciplinary research in creating practical solutions for real-world challenges, while also highlighting VinUniversity’s expanding international research collaborations. By advancing smarter and more climate-resilient fruit production, the project highlights the value of interdisciplinary research in addressing real-world challenges.

🔗 Read more at: https://smarthealth.vinuni.edu.vn/vishc-principal-investigator-leads-new-aus4innovation-funded-project-on-smart-pollination-for-fruit-production-in-vietnam/



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📩 VinUni-Illinois Smart Health Center (VISHC)
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://smarthealth.vinuni.edu.vn

The VinUni-Illinois Smart Health Center (VISHC) is pleased to share that Dr. Thai Mai Thanh, Principal Investigator at VISHC and faculty member of the College of Engineering & Computer Science (CECS) at VinUniversity, is leading a newly funded international research project titled “VietFruitRise: ...

15/04/2026

VISHC-AFFILIATED RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS AI’S POTENTIAL IN SKIN CANCER PREDICTION

Artificial intelligence is continuing to reshape the future of medicine, and a recent collaboration involving Prof. Ravi Iyer, a VISHC-affiliated researcher at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, offers a strong example of that potential in action. Working with Mayo Clinic, Prof. Iyer and his team are contributing to the development of an AI-driven tool combined with genetic data to help physicians better predict outcomes for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC).

The research integrates AI, pathology, and genomics to improve risk assessment and support more informed clinical decision-making. By helping identify which patients may face a higher risk of disease progression, the tool has the potential to support more personalized care strategies and enhance how doctors plan treatment.

For VISHC, this advancement highlights the growing impact of data-driven and AI-enabled approaches in precision medicine. It also reflects the importance of international research collaboration in accelerating innovations that can improve diagnosis, prognosis, and patient care.

👉 For more information, please visit the original article: https://grainger.illinois.edu/news/stories/AI-medicine


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📩 VinUni-Illinois Smart Health Center (VISHC)
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://smarthealth.vinuni.edu.vn

14/04/2026

VISHC RESEARCHERS ADVANCE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE VIRAL TESTING

🔹 A new research initiative involving VISHC Principal Investigators at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is opening up promising possibilities for more affordable, accessible viral testing. The project brings together Prof. Brian Cunningham, Prof. Enrique Valera Cano, and Prof. Rashid Bashir to develop a portable, low-cost, and rapid testing platform that can detect HIV, hepatitis B (HBV), and hepatitis C (HCV) from a small blood sample.

🔹 By focusing on speed, affordability, and ease of use, this work aims to help address one of the key barriers in infectious disease care: limited access to timely diagnostic tools. A more practical and widely deployable testing system could support earlier detection, improve screening in resource-constrained settings, and ultimately contribute to better health outcomes for patients and communities.

This milestone reflects the strength of interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, biomedical science, and healthcare innovation - an approach that closely aligns with VISHC’s mission of advancing impactful translational research with real-world relevance.

👉 For more information, please visit the original article: https://www.igb.illinois.edu/article/new-funding-offers-path-breakthrough-affordable-accessible-viral-testing


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📩 VinUni-Illinois Smart Health Center (VISHC)
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://smarthealth.vinuni.edu.vn