PHUONG NAM INSTITUTE ORGANISED THE OPENING CEREMONY FOR THE EXPERT COURSE TITLED: "APPLICATIONS OF AI IN DATA ANALYSIS"

On January 6, 2026, Phuong Nam Institute of Social Resource Development (abbreviated as Phuong Nam Institute) held the opening ceremony for the expert course titled “Applications for AI in Data Analysis” in Ho Chi Minh City. The course attracted more than 130 participants from 92 educational institutions, healthcare organizations, research institutes, and enterprises across 19 provinces and cities in Vietnam, as well as from countries including the United States, Japan, and Denmark.

Overview of the opening ceremony of the expert course “Applications for AI in Data Analysis”.

The ceremony was honored by the presence of:

1. Ms. Nguyen Thi Xuan Vy, Director of Phuong Nam Institute;

2. Prof. Nguyen Van Tuan, University of Technology Sydney (Australia);

In her opening remarks, Ms. Nguyen Thi Xuan Vy, Director of Phuong Nam Institute, emphasized, “This course addresses how research can be conducted faster, deeper, and more effectively by transitioning from traditional approaches to a data-driven research model through AI. R excels in data storytelling: AI uncovers insights, while R enables their visualization.”

Ms. Nguyen Thi Xuan Vy making a speech at the opening ceremony.

“In the era of rapid AI development, scientists must cultivate three core skills: effective use of AI tools, prompt engineering to ensure high-quality outputs, and creative thinking - an irreplaceable human capacity. Overreliance on AI risks undermining independent thinking and the appreciation of genuine intellectual contributions.” Prof. Nguyen Van Tuan shared.

Prof. Nguyen Van Tuan sharing his insights at the opening ceremony.

Dr. Dinh Nguyen Thien Kim, MD, Specialist Level II, Director of Tan Hung General Hospital, is a distinguished learner who has continuously participated in four courses organized by Phuong Nam Institute since 2024, as follows:

• The expert course “Research Methodology and Scientific Publication”, organized in December 2024.
• The expert course “Data Analysis using R”, organized in May 2025.
• The training course “Application of Evidence-Based Medicine”, organized in May 2025.
• The expert course “Research Design and Scientific Publication”, organized in August 2025.

Today, Dr. Dinh continues to engage with Phuong Nam Institute through the expert course “Applications of AI in Data Analysis”.

Dr. Dinh Nguyen Thien Kim (MD, Specialist Level II) presenting flowers to congratulate Prof. Nguyen Van Tuan.

The six-day course (January 6 - 12, 2026; break on January 9) was led by Prof. Nguyen Van Tuan, who ranks among the top 0.05% of scholars worldwide in the fields of osteoporosis, bone density, and bone mineral (ScholarGPS, 2025), with online co-teaching via Zoom by Dr. Tran Son Thach and teaching assistance by Dr. Nguyen Gia Huy, both from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Australia.  The course program was designed with 21 in-depth lectures on key statistical methods for scientific data analysis. Participants will practice techniques for comparing differences between two groups of variables; Correlation analysis; Building and testing regression models; in particular, methods such as Meta-analysis, Propensity Score, Mendelian Randomization, and the applications of AI in data analysis.

Participants attending the expert course.

Aligned with Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on breakthrough development in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Phuong Nam Institute organised this course standing as a key activity within our 2026 training agenda. The course aimed to standardize analytical procedures, improve research quality, and promote the application of modern technologies in data analysis.

Prof. Nguyen Van Tuan and Ms. Nguyen Thi Xuan Vy taking commemorative photographs with participants.

The expert course “Applications of AI in Data Analysis” was not only a highly practice-oriented professional development activity but also reflected Phuong Nam Institute’s efforts to connect international knowledge with research practice in Vietnam. The course aims to strengthen data analysis capacity, promote data-driven research, expand research collaboration, and advance the application of AI in scientific activities in Vietnam.

Anh Dao