1. Unit Commanders:
Dean: Colonel, Associate Professor, Dr. Can Van Mao
Deputy Dean: Captain, Dr. Ngo Thu Hang
2. Unit Traditions:
The Faculty of Pathophysiology at Vietnam Military Medical University was established on March 15, 1958, with Dr. Nguyen Huu Mo serving as the head of the department, along with two military physicians and one technician.
Over the course of more than 65 years of development, in line with the growth of Vietnam Military Medical University, the faculty and staff of the Department of Pathophysiology have consistently excelled in their training and scientific research tasks, contributing to the development of the University and the strengthening of the armed forces. The Faculty of Pathophysiology has received numerous prestigious awards and honors from the Party, the State, and the military for its remarkable achievements.

Faculty commanders throughout the years:

– Colonel, Dr. Nguyen Huu Mo, Dean (1958 – 1988).
– Colonel, Dr. Nguyen Van Nguyen, Dean (1988 – 2005).
– Colonel, Dr. Nguyen Thi Ty, Deputy Dean (1988 – 2005), Acting Dean (2005-2007).
– Colonel, Dr. Nguyen Linh Toan, Dean (2007 – 2018).
– Colonel, Dr. Can Van Mao, Dean (2018 – present).
– Colonel, Dr. Vu Xuan Nghia, Deputy Dean (2008 – 2019).
– Lieutenant Colonel, Dr. Dang Thanh Chung, Deputy Dean (2019-2021).
– Captain, Dr. Ngo Thu Hang, Deputy Dean (2022-present).

During its development, the Faculty ‘s staff includes 3 Professors, 8 Associate Professors, 3 Doctors; 01 People’s Teacher, and 05 Excellent Teachers.

3. Functions and responsibilities:
Teaching and Training: Provide training to undergraduate and postgraduate students in basic and advanced pathology and specialized fields.
Scientific research: Propose and carry out scientific research tasks at various levels, including institutional, ministry, and state. Undertake projects at the ministry-state level and participate in international collaborations in the fields of cancer, molecular biology, preclinical testing, etc.
Perform other tasks assigned by the University and the military.
4. List of lecturers:
No Full name Academic rank Academic degree
Full-time lecturers
1 Cấn Văn Mão Assoc. Prof. Ph.D
2 Ngô Thu Hằng Ph.D
3 Nguyễn Trọng Viễn M.Med
4 Phạm Xuân Huy M.Med
5 Đặng Thùy Linh MB
6 Nguyễn Văn Tân MB
Adjunct lecturers
7 Nguyễn Lĩnh Toàn Pro.
8 Hoàng Văn Tổng Assoc. Prof.
9 Bùi Khắc Cường Ph.D
10
Visiting lecturers
11 Nguyễn Thị Xuân Assoc. Prof.
12 Vũ Xuân Nghĩa Assoc. Prof.
13 Lê Duy Cương Ph.D
14 Ngô Tất Trung Ph.D

5. Outstanding achievements (From Ministry of Defense level and above)
Awards and Decorations:
– Third-class Fatherland Defense Medal
– Prime Minister’s Certificate of Merit
– Ministry of Defense Certificate of Merit
Teaching and Training:
Pathophysiology is one of the earliest taught disciplines at the Vietnam Military Medical University, with undergraduate teaching starting in 1959, followed by regular medical doctors in 1966, specialist doctors at Level I in 1973, Level II in 1976, research students – Deputy PhD (now PhD) from 1979, and graduate studies from 1991. The faculty members of the department have successfully supervised and defended 32 doctoral dissertations and 39 specialized master’s theses in the field of Pathophysiology and related areas. In 2023, the department is currently training 18 research students specializing in Pathophysiology and supporting for numerous research projects conducted by research students and graduate students in other disciplines, including data collection and research content development.
In terms of scientific research:
The department has a long-standing tradition of scientific research since its establishment. Research is identified as a top priority, aiming to address practical issues, explore scientific discoveries, enhance the competence of faculty members, improve the quality of education, develop technical advancements, and strengthen international collaboration. The department has carried out over 77 scientific research projects at various levels, ranging from institutional to national levels. Among them, the department has taken the lead in 11 national and state-level projects, 34 branch-level projects at the state, ministry, city, and equivalent levels, and ten projects at the institutional level. Additionally, the department has participated in over 30 state, ministry, and institutional-level projects with partner institutions both within and outside the university.
The department’s faculty members have published over 400 scientific articles in reputable national scientific journals and 100 international articles, including many publications in top journals of the field worldwide such as Hepatology, Journal of Hepatology, Oncotarget, Cancer Letters, and so on. These publications have been highly recognized by the global scientific community with over 100 citations. The department has also supervised over 30 groups of over 150 highly accomplished students in conducting research projects that have achieved awards in scientific research competitions. Additionally, the department has organized and participated in numerous domestic and international scientific conferences. Many research works have been presented at specialized national and international research conferences, youth scientific and technological conferences, Youth innovation sports competitions in the healthcare sector, within the military, and national-level scientific and technological conferences. The department’s accomplishments have been recognized with various awards, including First, Second, and Third prizes at the university level, ministry level (Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Training), City level, Central Youth Union, and national-level youth awards. The awarded research projects have received Commendation certificates, Certificates of appreciation, and Medals.
The department has utilized a wide range of research models, both classical and modern, which have significant value in scientific research and training with great value such as models of the experimental thermal burn, chronic dermal ulcers caused by Chromium toxicity, traumatic contusion of the eyeball, human cancer tumor formation in mice (the first nude mice), the experimental stress, the memory impairment, metabolic disorders, obesity and so on. These models have been effectively applied in various research projects, including theses, dissertations, scientific projects at the institutional and national levels, as well as international collaborations. They have yielded remarkable outcomes and have opened up substantial potential in preclinical research.
The department relentlessly strives for progress, expanding its collaborations with numerous domestic institutions, mainly focusing on international cooperation and exchanges to drive scientific activities and training. The department regularly organizes and participates in conferences, specialized training courses, and international collaborations to promote scientific endeavors. It also hosts numerous scientific conferences in the department and collaborates with leading professors and experts from around the world, particularly in the fields of Molecular Pathophysiology, Cancer, and others.
6. Contact:
• Address: Department of Pathophysiology – Vietnam Military Medical University, 160 Phung Hung, Phuc La, Ha Dong, Hanoi
• Contact number: 069566342
• Email address: canvanmao@vmmu.edu.vn
7. Other information
Outstanding activity images (with captions)
Meeting former staff of the Department of Pathophysiology through the ages to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Department (March 15, 1958-March 15, 2023)
Group photo of the current staff of the Department of Pathophysiology
Rewards
Third-class Fatherland Defense Medal in 2012
Prime Minister’s Commendation in 2018

TITLE OF THE DEPARTMENT’S RESEARCH
Research/plan, other tasks Time
(start – end) Project
(if any) Research status
(completed, not completed)
Research on the application of CAR-T cell therapy in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia 2019-2021 National Project Code: KC.10. 39/16-20 Completed
(Excellent)
Research on ovarian cancer treatment using oncolytic virotherapy 2018-2020 National Project Code: KC.10.27/16-20 Completed (Good)
Research on the anti-acetylcholinesterase activity and memory enhancement of two medicinal plants, Willughbeia conchinchinensis and Xylia xylocarpa 2014-2018 Basic Project (Nafosted)
Code: 106-YS.05-2013.24 Completed (Good)
Research on the use of IL-12 gene therapy in the treatment of liver cancer 2012-2015 National Project Code: KC.04.11/11-15 Completed (Good)
Research on the characteristics of Chikungunya virus in Vietnam, and the development of diagnostic kits 2013-2015 Malaysia Research Cooperation Decree Completed (Good)
Research on the role of adipokines and free microRNAs in type 2 diabetes patients 2015-2017 Ministry of Science and Technology. Code: 106-YS.02-2014.36 (Nafosted) Completed (Good)
Research on the application of measles and mumps virus vaccines for cell therapy in liver and colorectal cancer experiments 2015-2018 Ministry of Science and Technology Completed (Good)
Research on anticancer effects by combining measles, mumps, and chemotherapy 2014-2018 National Foundation for Science and Technology Development Completed (Good)
Research on the prevalence of parvovirus B19, HTLV-1, and CMV in blood donors and blood products used in the military 2014-2016 Ministry of National Defense Completed (Good)