Mescells and Huu Nghi Hospital Sign Cooperation Agreement on Research into the Application of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Clinical Treatment

On the afternoon of 3 September 2026, at Huu Nghi Hospital, the signing ceremony for cooperation on deploying the strategic technology of research into and application of mesenchymal stem cells in clinical treatment between the Mescells | MSC Specialized Healthcare System for Regenerative Medicine & Cell Therapy and Huu Nghi Hospital took place in a formal setting, in the presence of representatives of the Ministry of Health, other ministries and agencies, experts, the press and representatives of the two organizations.

The event marks an important step in connecting the hospital’s clinical capacity with the research and technology platform of the private sector, with the shared goal of gradually mastering and deploying advanced biomedical technologies to care for and improve the health of the Vietnamese people.

The signing ceremony for cooperation on deploying the strategic technology of research into and application of mesenchymal stem cells in clinical treatment between Mescells | MSC and Huu Nghi Hospital

Mescells and Huu Nghi Hospital officially sign a cooperation agreement

In implementing the direction on deploying national spearhead technology groups under Prime Minister’s Decision 1131/QĐ-TTg, the Mescells | MSC Specialized Healthcare System for Regenerative Medicine & Cell Therapy and Huu Nghi Hospital officially signed a cooperation agreement on research into and application of mesenchymal stem cells in clinical treatment.

The cooperation is expected to create a platform that closely links research – training – clinical practice, thereby advancing the research, evaluation and application of cell technologies in a scientific and methodical way that complies with current law.

Combining the strengths of the two organizations also helps make the best use of social resources, while creating the conditions for achievements in regenerative medicine and cell therapy to be studied, evaluated and gradually brought into clinical practice once all safety and efficacy requirements are met.

Ministry of Health stresses the principle of safety and efficacy

One notable feature of the event was the presence and guiding remarks of Dr. Nguyen Ngo Quang, Director General of the Department of Science, Technology and Training, Ministry of Health.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Director General Nguyen Ngo Quang offered his congratulations and commended the cooperation between Huu Nghi Hospital and the Mescells | MSC Healthcare System. The Department of Science, Technology and Training also affirmed that it will accompany and support the two organizations as they carry out cell technology research and application activities in the time ahead.

In particular, the Director General stressed the principle of prioritizing safety and efficacy in the research, development and application of cell technology: “The regulator’s view is that SAFETY and EFFICACY must come first, and only then COST. From the Department’s perspective, whatever indication I “commission” Assoc. Prof. The Anh to work on, the first thing to establish is that it must be safe and effective; only after that do we discuss the next steps.”

Dr. Nguyen Ngo Quang, Director General of the Department of Science, Technology and Training, Ministry of Health, speaking at the event

This is also the guiding direction for the cooperation between Mescells | MSC and Huu Nghi Hospital, in which all cell technology research and application activities must rest on a scientific foundation, with full evaluation of safety and efficacy and compliance with professional and legal regulations.

Connecting public and private strengths in developing cell technology

The cooperation between Huu Nghi Hospital and Mescells | MSC demonstrates the two organizations’ determination to pool resources to deploy a field of technology identified as a spearhead for 2026–2030.

In this cooperation model, Huu Nghi Hospital brings its strengths in examination and treatment capacity, professional staff and clinical environment, while Mescells | MSC contributes its research and technology platform, investment resources and development direction in regenerative medicine and cell therapy.

The combination of these two sets of resources is expected to create a practical public–private cooperation model in which safety, quality and treatment efficacy are the core principles.

In particular, the support and oversight of the specialized regulator will help ensure that research is transparent, standardized and legally compliant, laying the groundwork for evaluating and applying advanced biomedical technologies in clinical practice when the conditions are met.

Bringing together leaders, experts and doctors

The signing ceremony was honored by the attendance of representatives of the Ministry of Health and other ministries and agencies, as well as leaders, experts and professional staff of the two organizations.

Representing the Ministry of Health:

• Dr. Nguyen Ngo Quang – Director General of the Department of Science, Technology and Training, Ministry of Health.

Representing Huu Nghi Hospital:

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Anh – Director of Huu Nghi Hospital.
• Dr. Bui Long – Deputy Director of Huu Nghi Hospital.
• Dr. Le Tung Lam (Specialist Level II) – Deputy Director of Huu Nghi Hospital.
• Dr. Tran Dang Khoa (Specialist Level II) – Deputy Director of Huu Nghi Hospital.
• Together with heads of department, doctors and professional staff of Huu Nghi Hospital.

Dr. Bui Long – Deputy Director of Huu Nghi Hospital

Representing the Mescells | MSC Specialized Healthcare System for Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy:

• Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien – Chairwoman of the Mescells | MSC Specialized Healthcare System for Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy.
• Mr. Nguyen Hai Nam – General Director of the Mescells | MSC Healthcare System.
• Ms. Nguyen Thi Khanh Linh – Deputy General Director of the Mescells | MSC Healthcare System.
• Dr. Tran Trong Thang (Specialist Level II) – Medical Director of MSC General Clinic, part of the Mescells | MSC Healthcare System.
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dang Dung – Head of the Department of Immunology, Vietnam Military Medical University, and Advisor to the Mescells Research Institute.
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Chau – Head of the Department of Rheumatology, 108 Military Central Hospital, and Professional Advisor to Mescells.
• Together with doctors, experts and representatives of the departments of the Mescells | MSC Healthcare System.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dang Dung – Head of the Department of Immunology, Vietnam Military Medical University, and Advisor to the Mescells Research Institute

Towards a research – training – clinical platform

Speaking at the ceremony, representatives of Huu Nghi Hospital and Mescells | MSC expressed their shared commitment to deploying strategic technology and gradually mastering advanced biomedical technologies on the foundation of Research – Training – Clinical Practice.

This is seen as an important foundation for the systematic development and application of cell technology, from scientific research and the training of specialist personnel to evaluation and deployment in the clinical setting.

In the field of mesenchymal stem cells, applied research must be advanced on the basis of scientific evidence, professional procedures and strict safety requirements. Cooperation between medical institutions with clinical capacity and organizations with a research and technology platform is therefore important for building an ecosystem for the development of cell technology in Vietnam.

A new step in the development of regenerative medicine in Vietnam

The signing ceremony on 3 September 2026 not only marks a milestone in cooperation between Mescells | MSC and Huu Nghi Hospital, but also demonstrates a shared determination to develop advanced biomedical technologies in a way that is scientific, safe, effective and compliant with the law.

Combining clinical capacity, professional resources and a research and technology platform, the two organizations aim to build a foundation for long-term cooperation in research into and application of mesenchymal stem cells, while helping to advance the field of regenerative medicine and cell therapy in Vietnam.

Mescells | MSC hopes that cooperation with Huu Nghi Hospital will open up more opportunities to connect scientific research with clinical practice, gradually bringing advances in cell technology closer to patients on the basis of safety, quality and efficacy, with the goal of protecting and improving public health.