On the morning of June 14, 2024, the VNUHCM–US Stem Cell Institute (SCI) and BD LifeScience successfully co-organized the Workshop on “Updates on Flow Cytometry Applications in Cell and Stem Cell Research” and held the Second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony between the two parties at the Institute.

The workshop provided an opportunity for scientists, researchers, and students to gain deeper insights into the latest advancements in flow cytometry and its applications in biomedical and stem cell research. The program featured presentations from leading experts of BD LifeScience and scientists from SCI, highlighting practical uses and recent innovations in multi-parameter flow cytometry for analyzing stem cell populations, immune cells, and cell-based therapy development.

Through this event, participants were able to directly experience BD’s latest flow cytometry instruments and software platforms, enhancing their understanding of cell analysis technologies.

The workshop also served as a professional networking space, fostering scientific exchange and collaboration between domestic and international researchers in the field of life sciences.

Immediately following the workshop, SCI and BD LifeScience held the Second MoU Signing Ceremony, reaffirming the strategic cooperation established between the two organizations since 2022.

Under this renewed agreement, the two sides commit to continuing their collaboration in:

• Jointly organizing scientific seminars and hands-on workshops to promote advanced flow cytometry applications in research and clinical fields.
• Strengthening technology transfer, training, and technical support for scientists and students at SCI.
• Developing research projects and publications focusing on the role of flow cytometry in cell and stem cell research.

The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from both organizations:

• From VNUHCM-US SCI: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Phuc, Director; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Bich Ngoc, Head of the Center for Innovation & Experimental Production; and members of SCI’s research and technical staff.
• From BD Bioscience: Mr. Leslie Yap, Business Director, Life Science South East Asia; Bà Hồ Thị Uyên Khương, Country Business Director, BD Rep Office in VN; Miss. Madeline Lim, Clinical Marketing Manager, BDBiosciences, SEA; Bà Trần Hồng Bảo Quyên, Segment Marketing Leader, Life Sciences VN; Trương Xuân Đại, Segment Sales Leader, Life Sciences VN.

This second cooperation agreement reflects the commitment of both sides to develop a long-term partnership that contributes to advancing research quality, promoting technological innovation, and supporting the biomedical research community in Viet Nam.