Giang Vu

Dr. Giang Vu is an Assistant Professor in the School of Global Health Management and Informatics at the University of Central Florida (UCF), part of the College of Community Innovation and Education. He holds a D.D.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Health Management and Policy. Prior to academia, he worked as a dentist and dental office manager in Vietnam and later transitioned to roles in the U.S., including dental assistant and manager while pursuing advanced studies at Georgia State University and the University of Louisville.

His research focuses on preventive factors for adverse oral and general health outcomes, utilization of preventive care, and cost-saving strategies in dental prevention. He has taught courses in health data analytics, data mining, and electronic health records. His work includes leading a Medicaid-funded project ($450,000) and co-leading others totaling $1.3 million, analyzing large-scale healthcare data (e.g., Medicaid claims) to study oral-systemic disease links, post-ACA market shifts, and diabetes-related health disparities in Kentucky.

Dr. Vu’s articles emphasize oral health’s role in systemic conditions like diabetes, leveraging AI, epidemiology, and data analytics. His work highlights the need for standardized electronic health records, AI-driven diabetes management systems, and addressing social determinants of health.

He has no explicitly mentioned scientific awards but has demonstrated significant contributions through grant-funded research and academic leadership. As Associate Director of Health Data Analytics at UCF, he oversees projects integrating interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare challenges.