ProfessorThu-Anh Nguyen

Prof. Thu-Anh Nguyen is a global health leader, medical doctor, and researcher with advanced degrees in epidemiology and social science. With over two decades of experience, she has led transformative public health initiatives across Southeast Asia, addressing challenges such as tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis B/C, COVID-19, and chronic respiratory diseases.

As the Inaugural Executive Director of the Sydney Vietnam Institute and Professor in Global Health at the University of Sydney, she drives institutional growth and has secured over AUD $46.8 million in competitive research funding. With top-tier publications in The Lancet and New England Journal of Medicine, she bridges science, policy, and practice across borders. Her work has earned prestigious awards and shaped national and international health agendas.

Prof. Nguyen is a connector of people and ideas, building enduring partnerships with governments, donors, and academic institutions. She is deeply committed to talent development and equity-driven research, bringing trusted leadership and regional insight to low- and middle-income contexts.