Huyen Thi Hoa Nguyen, PhD, RN
International Scholar
- Associate Professor | VinUniversity College of Health Sciences, Nursing
- Australia | Vietnam
- Chronic Diseases | Digital Health | Mental health | Oncology | Smart Health | Women's health
Languages: English (advanced)
Bio statement
Dr. Huyen T. H. Nguyen currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Nursing Program at VinUniversity, Vietnam, where she oversees curriculum development and contributes to teaching and research activities. She also holds an appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia, and is a scholar at the Global Health Center, University of Pennsylvania.
Her research focuses on women's health, cancer care and mental health, with a particular emphasis on the application of smart technologies. With over 20 years of experience as a nurse researcher and lecturer, she seamlessly integrates her teaching responsibilities with active research. She has successfully secured several internal and external research grants to support vulnerable populations in the community.
She worked closely with professors from UPenn to develop and deliver courses of Bachelor of Nursing Program at VinUniversity, Vietnam. Currently, Dr Nguyen is working as a nurse researcher and lecturer at VinUniversity. While joining in teaching nursing students, Dr Nguyen has obtained a couple of internal and external research grants to conduct projects about the mental health status of women after birth and of nurses/nursing students working at the frontline against COVID-19.
Recent global health projects
Dr. Huyen Nguyen is the founder of DawnVietnam – a Complete Health and Wellbeing initiative for Vietnamese Women (https://www.dawnvietnam.com.vn/en) and of the Cancer Wellness Program in Vietnam (https://cwpvietnam.com/). DawnVietnam and the Cancer Wellness Program (CWP) are pioneering initiatives dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of women and cancer patients through innovative digital health support. These programs leverage both web-based and app-based interventions to provide comprehensive care and resources. DawnVietnam focuses on empowering women by offering digital tools and support systems designed to improve their overall health and quality of life. Similarly, the CWP program is tailored to meet the unique needs of cancer patients, delivering personalized wellness plans, educational materials, and virtual support communities. Building on the success of CWP, the program is now extending into a Community Wellness Program to support individuals with chronic diseases, as well as to provide health education and support within the community. These programs not only benefit community members but also health professionals by enhancing patient education, monitoring, and follow-up. This expansion aims to offer holistic digital health solutions, fostering a healthier and more informed community by ensuring that vital support and information are available anytime, anywhere, to those who need it most.
Dr. Huyen Nguyen's research focuses on Mental Health, Chronic Disease Management, and Smart Health. In a recent Smart Health project, Dr. Nguyen’s team conducted a rigorous randomized control trial to evaluate the efficacy of a novel lifestyle intervention program delivered via a smart application designed specifically for women with cancer. The experience has been incredibly rewarding, as the app was successfully developed and deployed, leveraging AI to provide personalized recommendations and support. This app has demonstrated significant positive outcomes, facilitating meaningful lifestyle changes, improving mental health through a dedicated mindfulness intervention program, and enhancing the overall quality of life for participants. Encouraged by these results, Dr. Nguyen is now exploring the potential to generalize this application to other populations, aiming to extend the benefits of AI-driven health interventions to a broader audience. The integration of advanced technology in health research has proven to be a powerful tool in delivering tailored, effective care, and Dr. Nguyen is excited about the possibilities for future developments.
Selected publications
Anh, N. C., Quyen, N. N. B., Ngan, N. T. T., & Huyen, N. T. H. (2024). 12. KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS MENSTRUATION AMONG VIETNAMESE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 65(Tiếng Anh). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v65i13.1795
Ha, M.T., Dao, H.C., Nguyen, T.H.H. et al. Examining dimensions of career intentions: insights from medical and nursing students at a private not-for profit university in Vietnam. BMC Med Educ 24, 1303 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06028-3
Huyen Thi Hoa Nguyen, Linh Khanh Bui, Tran Ngoc Tran, Ngan Thi Thuy Nguyen, Anh Hoang Phuong, Hieu Huy Pham, Andrew W Taylor-Robinson, Tran Quang Duc, Huong Thi Thanh Nguyen, The i-CanManage program to improve exercise and symptom management for Vietnamese women after cancer: A pilot randomized controlled trial protocol, Digital Health, 2024, DOI: 10.1177/20552076241293974
Huyen Thi Hoa Nguyen, Nguyen Thi Khanh Huyen, Linh Khanh Bui, Ha Thi Thuy Dinh, Andrew W Taylor-Robinson, Digital home-based post-treatment exercise interventions for female cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Health informatics, 2024, DOI: 10.1177/14604582241263668
Thi Hoa Huyen Nguyen, Linh Vu Manh, An Nguyen Thi, Hao Mai Thi Thuy, Linh Khanh Bui, Anh Hoang Phuong, Thuan Pham Thi, Tran Quang Duc, Huong Nguyen Thi Thanh, Factors influencing sexual and reproductive health perceptions among mountainous adolescents in Vietnam, International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 2024, 9 (1). DOI: 10.1080/02673843.2024.2353207
Huyen Thi Hoa Nguyen, Phuong Anh Hoang, Thi Kim Ly Do, Andrew W Taylor-Robinson, Thi Thanh Huong Nguyen, Postpartum depression in Vietnam: a scoping review of symptoms, consequences, and management, BMC Women’s Health, 2023, 23(1), pp 391. DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02519-5
Huyen Thi Hoa Nguyen, Oanh Thi Kieu Nguyen, Tran Ngoc Tran, Anh Chau Nguyen, Pranee Liamputtong, Linh Khanh Bui,
The impacts of cancer treatment on lifestyle habits and mental health in Vietnamese women: an exploratory qualitative study, Support Care Cancer, 2024. DOI: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39259391/
Last Updated: 10 April 2025