Laboratory of Toxicology and Tropical Diseases
Head of Laboratory: Dr. Le Thi Lan Anh
The Laboratory of Toxicology and Tropical Diseases is a research unit of the Institute of Tropical Medicine. The Laboratory has the function of carrying out scientific and technological activities, international cooperation in the field of toxicology and tropical diseases; application of scientific and technical advances in the field of preventive medicine and public health.
MAIN RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
- Researching on the impact of dioxins, dioxin-like substances and other toxic substances on human health and solutions to overcome.
- Researching on epidemiology and animal epidemics to detect, monitor and diagnose emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases from nature, in the community, causing epidemics within the country, region and international.
- Researching and evaluating biological and evolutionary characteristics of pathogens; the risk of emergence, the ability to spread and cause epidemics of mutants.
- Researching, developing and applying modern techniques in surveillance, diagnosis and prevention of infectious diseases and epidemics.
FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT
- Molecular biology research equipment: New generation gene sequencing machine (Ion GeneStudio S5 systems), real-time PCR machine, PCR machine, DNA electrophoresis system, gel imaging…
- Biochemistry and immunology research equipment: HPLC chromatography system, ELISA reader, UV-VIS spectrophotometer, protein electrophoresis system, Western blot.
- Microbiological research equipment: Vitek2 microbial identification machine, MALDI TOF automatic identification system, Bioreactor fermentation system, biological safety multi-function cold centrifuge.
- Mobile testing vehicle ensuring biosafety level 2+, meeting the requirements of research and monitoring of extremely dangerous pathogens.
RESULTS (2016 - 2021)
- Leading the implementation of 01 state-level project, 02 projects at the Ministry of National Defense level, 02 projects at the General Laboratory of Logistics, many topics/tasks under the Vietnam - Russia joint scientific research program and grassroots-level projects.
- Successfully researching and manufacturing IgM ELISA kit for detecting Febris Orientalis; flagellin preparations for supporting the treatment of acute radiation infections; Lepto-LAT kit for detecting Leptospira infection; rapid test strip for detecting Febris Orientalis; Probiotics for supporting the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
- Participating in testing for SARS-CoV-2 for units in the Ministry of National Defense; supporting localities in the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic.
- Publishing more than 30 scientific articles in domestic and foreign journals
FORM OF COOPERATION
- Cooperating with domestic and foreign units and organizations to research, apply, and transfer technology to produce medical biological products used in diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
- Coordinating and implementing scientific and technological research contracts; providing testing services for pathogenic microorganisms by molecular biology, immunology and microbiological culture techniques.
