Biography

I was concerned about the lack of adequate healthcare in my hometown. For this reason, I established the first student-run NGO in my province to provide medical support to vulnerable indigenous families. This accomplishment helped me to be selected as the representative of Vietnam at the Pearson UWC in Canada with 200 students from more than 100 countries. Despite the relentless efforts, I encountered many situations where treatments were unavailable due to the limit of science and costs. This realization inspired me to advocate for interdisciplinary approaches in global health initiatives, which integrate research and entrepreneurship. For this reason, I participated in many research projects in Middlebury College, MSKCC and Rockefeller University. Besides, I collaborated with the World Telehealth Initiative and local government officials to establish Kenya's inaugural telemedicine program, aimed at increasing access to healthcare. At Cambridge, I seek to understand the prevalence and potential mechanisms of extrachromosomal DNA genesis in glioblastoma. This study holds promise in establishing the first precision therapy for glioblastoma, and presents potential therapeutic options for other cancers that share the same etiology.

Previous Education

Middlebury College Neuroscience 2023