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Assoc.Prof.Dr. Luong Thi Lan Anh
Expert Biography

Assoc.Prof.Dr
Luong Thi Lan Anh

Over two decades of dedication to building and developing Medical Genetics in Vietnam - from academic foundations to modern clinical practice.

✓ Head of Biomedical Genetics, Hanoi Medical University
✓ Director of clinical Genetics Center, HMU Hospital
✓ General Secretary, Vietnam Association of Medical Genetics (VAMG)
✓ Temporary Advisor to WHO Asia-Pacific Region

01 Academic Journey

2025
MERITORIOUS DOCTOR
Noble title awarded by the State for outstanding contributions.
2018
Associate Professor of Medicine
Hanoi Medical University.
2010
Doctor of Medical Science (PhD)
Hanoi Medical University.
2010
Fellowship in Japan
Advanced training in Kanazawa.
2007
Fellowship in Australia
Specializing in Clinical Genetics.
2004
Master of Medicine
Postgraduate training - Hanoi Medical University.
2001
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Graduated with Honors - Hanoi Medical University.

02 Core Expertise

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Genetic Diagnosis

Rare diseases, chromosomal abnormalities, and single-gene disorders.

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Prenatal Screening

Pioneer in applying NIPT for dominant single-gene diseases in Vietnam.

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Cancer Genetics

Screening for BRCA, Lynch syndrome, and early ctDNA multi-cancer detection.

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Developmental & Neurology

Diagnosis of genetic causes for autism and mental development delays.

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AI in Medicine

Applying AI & NGS to build clinical decision support pipelines.

03 Teaching & Publications

Assoc.Prof. Lan Anh is the editor-in-chief of standard medical textbooks and has directly trained dozens of Master's and PhD students in Genetics.

  • University Textbooks

    Editor: Medical Genetics - Education Publishing House, 2021

  • Cancer Genetics

    Editor: Principles of Cancer Genetics - Medical Publishing House, 2023

  • Research Projects

    Led 02 National-level projects & 07 institutional-level projects.

  • International Cooperation

    Coordinating D43, BIGNET, G4K projects with USA & Singapore.

"Always a trusted companion for patients and families on the journey to understand themselves through the lens of genetics, making the most informed medical decisions."