Associate Professor Dr. Ha Thi Thanh Huong Wins the 2026 ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women

Associate Professor Dr. Ha Thi Thanh Huong shared her career development with VTV Times after winning the 2026 ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women at the COSTI-90 conference held in Da Nang.

Associate Professor Dr. Ha Thi Thanh Huong shared her motivation for career development with VTV Times after receiving the ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women in 2026. This year's award, under the theme "AI Driving Inclusive and Resilient Health Systems in ASEAN," aims to honor the contributions of female scientists researching and applying artificial intelligence to improve healthcare quality, promote health equity, and enhance the region's capacity to respond to health challenges.

According to Associate Professor Dr. Ha Thi Thanh Huong, the theme of this year's award also reflects the research direction that she and her colleagues at the Brain Health Lab have pursued for many years. The group focuses on combining artificial intelligence with biomedical technology to support the detection, monitoring, and diagnosis of neurological and mental health conditions such as Alzheimer's, depression, and anxiety disorders. The research team's focus is to develop practical tools that are more suited to the health conditions and accessibility of the community in Vietnam.

Associate Professor Dr. Ha Thi Thanh Huong is currently the Head of the Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine at the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, International University - Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City. At the COSTI-90 conference in Da Nang, Associate Professor Dr. Ha Thi Thanh Huong was awarded the First Prize in the Mid-Career category. Established in 2014 within the framework of COSTI, the ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women aims to recognize outstanding research achievements, encourage women's participation in STEM fields, and enhance cooperation between ASEAN and the US.