Nguyễn Quốc Thông
About Candidate
Academic Profile
Education & Achievements
Admission to International University – Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (IU–VNUHCM) in 2021 with an entrance score of 25.5/30.
First Prize Winner in the Ho Chi Minh City Biology Olympiad (Grade 12).
Professional Experience & Activities
Completed the Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP) at National Chung Hsing University (NCHU), Taiwan, focusing on biomedical research and laboratory techniques.
Second Prize in the One Health Competition organized by the RCID.
Developed a solid background in pathophysiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills.
Research Focus
Thesis Title:
Development of an Electrochemical Biosensor for Quantifying Long Non-Coding RNA (lncRNA) to Predict Severe Dengue Progression Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS).
Overview:
Designed and fabricated a nano-structured electrochemical DNA/RNA biosensor for point-of-care (POC) dengue diagnostics, aiming for high sensitivity, rapid detection, and low cost.
Focused on detecting circulating long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs)—including EPB41L4A-AS1—as potential biomarkers correlated with the severity of dengue infection.
Utilized Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) to monitor charge-transfer resistance (Rct) variations on gold nanoparticle (AuNP)-modified electrodes following target lncRNA hybridization.
Aimed to achieve picomolar (pM) to femtomolar (fM) detection limits, improving diagnostic precision and enabling early prediction of severe dengue progression.
