Stem cell research unlocks new era in Vietnamese medicine
Stem cell research and its application in local hospitals in Vietnam is advancing rapidly, offering hope for treating various diseases and contributing to global medical advancements as well. Globally, the stem cell domain serving human healthcare is experiencing rapid development, particularly highlighted by two Nobel Prizes awarded to stem cell researchers in 2007 and 2012, which unveiled numerous potential applications. Stem cells represent not merely a promising research field but a foundational platform for unprecedented medical innovations.
Since 1999, Vietnam has registered 87 inventions and utility solutions, with 19 patents belonging to research institutes, universities, government agencies, and domestic enterprises. These innovations predominantly focus on mesenchymal stem cell techniques in cultivation, pharmaceutical preparation, and therapeutic applications, most notably in musculoskeletal tissue regeneration.
Translated by Thanh Tam
