On July 12, the VinUni-Illinois Smart Health Center (VISHC) at VinUniversity, in collaboration with the Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research and Application (AI4LIFE) at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, successfully hosted the workshop “AI for Healthcare 2025” with support from the VinIF Innovation Foundation. The event brought together over 150 participants, including scientists, medical doctors, healthcare professionals, CEOs, technology engineers, and students from universities, hospitals, and research institutions to share the latest advancements in applying artificial intelligence (AI) in disease analysis, diagnosis, and treatment.

The workshop served as a collaborative platform connecting technology researchers and medical experts to explore innovative, effective, and feasible solutions for realizing smart healthcare in Vietnam. The scientific presentations highlighted numerous promising directions for interdisciplinary collaboration between fields such as engineering, computer science, clinical medicine, and public health.

A number of cutting-edge technologies and healthcare models were introduced during the event, including:

• Prof. Do Ngoc Minh (Professor at UIUC & VinUniversity) presented advancements in AI-powered real-time tumor detection during surgery and the development of 3D digital tumor models for drug testing and personalized treatment.

• Dr. Pham Huy Hieu (College of Engineering and Computer Science, VinUniversity) introduced a novel approach for developing cost-effective, intelligent digital healthcare platforms with potential for large-scale deployment in low- and middle-income countries.

• Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Phi Le (AI4LIFE Institute, HUST) discussed the capabilities and limitations of vision-language models (VLMs) in interpreting and analyzing medical imaging data.

• Dr. Nguyen Thi Hoa Huyen (College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity) shared a digital platform designed to support post-surgical cancer patients in symptom monitoring and care management.

• Dr. Thai Mai Thanh (College of Engineering and Computer Science, VinUniversity) showcased research on the application of robotics technology in modern medical procedures.

• Dr. Tran Phung Huy Nhat (AstraZeneca Innovation Hub) introduced remote healthcare (telehealth) solutions aimed at improving patient monitoring, early diagnosis, and preventive medicine.

• Dr. Do Thanh Ha (Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology) presented new research on the application of foundation models for medical image segmentation.

The workshop attracted significant interest from the professional community, including clinicians, nurses, researchers, engineers, and students from medicine, pharmacy, IT, and engineering disciplines. Lively discussions throughout the event reflected a growing demand and urgent need for interdisciplinary collaboration in the context of Vietnam’s ongoing digital healthcare transformation.

Through this event, VISHC (VinUni) and AI4LIFE (HUST) reaffirmed their commitment to advancing impactful applied research while serving as key connectors between academia, the healthcare sector, and technology enterprises. Together, they aim to contribute to the development of a national digital health ecosystem and bring practical, tech-driven healthcare solutions closer to the people.