Quynh Truong

Dr. Quynh Truong is a Senior Lecturer in Health Policy at the College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Vietnam, with strong affiliations in global health. She is an International Scholar engaged in high-impact research and policy development, particularly in low- and middle-income contexts. Her work bridges clinical social work, public health, and health systems strengthening.

Research Interests:

Dr. Truong is deeply committed to advancing health equity through evidence-based interventions. Her primary areas include palliative care, mental health, and health systems strengthening, with a focus on vulnerable populations in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. She integrates clinical social work with public health policy to create culturally sensitive, multidisciplinary care models. Her work emphasizes psychosocial support, mental health resilience during crises, and the integration of social work into medical care.

Recent Research Trends:

Her recent publications center on palliative care for women with cervical cancer, including the development of essential and augmented care packages in collaboration with WHO. These works demonstrate a strong focus on measuring suffering, addressing psychosocial needs, and implementing scalable models in resource-limited settings. She also investigates anxiety and depression in palliative care patients through clinical trials, contributing to mental health integration in oncology care.

Scientific Contributions:

Advising and Grants:
Dr. Truong co-leads the research theme in the MD program at VinUni and has coordinated national taskforces, including the COVID-19 Mental Health Taskforce for the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts. She has led international training initiatives and collaborated with U.S.-based experts to deliver mental health programs across multiple countries. Her work has been supported by institutional and international partnerships, though specific grant details are not listed.

Labs and Teams:
She has worked as the only social worker in a WHO consultant team, advocating for psychosocial integration in palliative care. She collaborates with international researchers and institutions, particularly in the U.S., Thailand, and Europe, and is involved in multidisciplinary teams focused on global oncology and mental health resilience.