THE EXPERT COURSE "RESEARCH DESIGN AND ETHICS"
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Commencement date: January 23, 2026 (Friday)
Pursuant to Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, policies on international cooperation and technology transfer have been successively promulgated. These policies have indirectly promoted the dissemination of research outcomes, particularly publications in reputable international journals. Many young researchers have become caught in a spiral of pursuing publication quantity, choosing simplistic research topics of low quality, or even of no real value. In addition, a number of recent cases involving violations of research ethics have prompted society to reassess the issue and to raise the question that research must comply with standards of research ethics.
Phuong Nam Institute respectfully announces to esteemed organizations, institutions, and participants the organization of the expert course “Research Design and Ethics”, which is delivered directly by Prof. Tuan V Nguyen, world’s top 0.05% of scholars in the specialties of osteoporosis, bone density, and bone mineral (according to ScholarGPS, 2025).
I. COURSE OBJECTIVE
The primary objective of the course is to equip participants with the ability to independently design sound, high-quality research from the outset, while fostering a strong and sustainable sense of research ethics, so that scientific inquiry is pursued not merely for incentives or academic credentials, but for the genuine value of knowledge itself.
Phuong Nam Institute expects that upon completion of the course, participants will:
- Confidently develop a research project, from formulating research questions to selecting appropriate study designs, determining sample size, and conducting proper data analysis;
- Identify and control common sources of bias, avoiding errors that may lead to manuscript rejection or retraction;
- Clearly understand ethical principles throughout the research and publication process, and know how to avoid predatory journals and research misconduct.
II. COURSE PARTICIPANTS
The course is designed for:
- Master’s students, doctoral students (PhD candidates) in health sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, economics, etc.;
- Early-career lecturers and researchers at universities, healthcare institutions, and research institutes;
- Physicians, pharmacists, and nurses who wish to conduct clinical or epidemiological research;
- Science administrators and members of research ethics committees seeking a deeper understanding of research design and research ethics.
III. FACILITATORS
1. Prof Tuan V Nguyen
Prof. Tuan V Nguyen is a Leadership Fellow of the National Health and Medical Research Council and Distinguished Professor of Predictive Medicine of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS); He also holds an Adjunct Professorship at the University of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia). In addition, he is a distinguished authority in the fields of osteoporosis and genetics. Currently, Professor Nguyen is ranked among the top 0.05% of scholars worldwide in the specialities of osteoporosis, bone density, and bone mineral (according to ScholarGPS, 2025).
Prof. Nguyen has published over 350 peer-reviewed original publications, review articles, book chapters, and commentaries or editorials, largely from his current research interests. His work has been published in the highest impact journals in the field, notably the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research and the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. A number of key papers are published in more general journals, including New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, JAMA, BMJ, Nature, Nature Genetics, PNAS, eLife. Some papers are considered pioneering in the field and have received applauded commentaries. He also serves as a peer reviewer for more than 20 medical journals, including Nature, Lancet, BMJ, JAMA, New England Journal of Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine; a consultant for global pharmaceutical corporations; and a PhD thesis examiner for universities in the United States, Finland, the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia…
Profile page of Prof. Tuan V Nguyen at UTS: Profile page
2. Dr. Thach S Tran
Dr. Thach S Tran is a Senior Research Officer at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, with 20+ years of experience in experimental design and data analysis, including analysing large randomised controlled trials data, modelling complex longitudinal, time-series and correlated data, developing and validating prediction models, analysing linked health data and managing large and complex datasets. He is an author/co-author of 80 peer-reviewed original publications, 3 systematic reviews and 1 invited commentary in the top peer-reviewed journals, such as The New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, Lancet Child Adolescent Health, JAMA, JAMA Network Open, PLoS Medicine, European Respiratory Journal, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Clinical Chemistry, and Diabetes Care. He is a member of the Editorial Board of the J Bone Miner Res and the Statistical Reviewer Board of the J Clin Endocrinol Metab. He published more than 50 original papers within the last 5 years.
IV. TIME AND VENUE
1. Course schedule and format
- Commencement date: 7:30 AM, Friday, January 23, 2026.
- Course length: 3 days (6 sessions).
- Course schedule: From January 23 to January 25, 2026.
- Learning format: In person at Phuong Nam Institute or online via Zoom.
2. Venue
Phuong Nam Institute – 45 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
V. COURSE CONTENT
The course consists of 11 lectures, as follows:
- Lecture 1: The Scientific Research Process
- Lecture 2: Research Ethics
- Lecture 3: Research Questions
- Lecture 4: Selecting Research Designs: Observational Studies
- Lecture 5: Selecting Research Designs: Interventional Studies
- Lecture 6: Questionnaire Design Methods
- Lecture 7: Bias and Confounding
- Lecture 8: Sample Size Estimation Methods
- Lecture 9: Descriptive Analysis
- Lecture 10: Inferential Analysis
- Lecture 11: Publication Ethics
VI. TUITION FEE
1. Tuition fee and discounts
Tuition Fee (Package): 4,000,000 VND per participant.
Tuition fee discounts:
- Register and complete the payment before January 10, 2026: 10% discount.
- Register and complete the payment as a group of 03 or more participants: 5% discount.
***Former participants who have previously attended courses conducted by Prof. Tuan V Nguyen and organized by Phuong Nam Institute are eligible for a 10% discount, plus an additional 5% discount if the tuition fee is paid before January 10, 2026. (This offer cannot be combined with the two discounts mentioned above).
2. Payment methods: Cash or bank transfer to the following account:
Account name: VIEN PHAT TRIEN NGUON LUC XA HOI PHUONG NAM
Account number: 2242 6789 – Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), Tan Thuan Branch
Payment description: Participant’s name – Phone number – TKNC01.26
*** Course registration deadline: January 17, 2026
VII. REGISTRATION
VIII. Official Announcement
Official Announcement: here
