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Vietnam Institute of Pain Research

Pioneering the research, application, and transfer of modern pain solutions — improving treatment quality and quality of life for the community.

Pain is not just a symptom — it is a condition to be studied

Pain is not merely a symptom but a condition that requires comprehensive research and treatment.

The Vietlife Institute of Pain Research was founded to study the causes, mechanisms, and treatment methods of pain based on scientific evidence — combining modern medicine, advanced technology, and clinical practice.

Through research, training, and international collaboration, the Institute aims to deliver safe, effective, and personalized pain-relief solutions.

4 pillars of activity

Scientific research

  • Conducting research projects
  • International publications
  • Scientific reports

Training

  • Physician training
  • CME (continuous education)
  • Workshops
  • Thematic seminars

Collaboration

  • Universities
  • Hospitals
  • Research institutes
  • Technology enterprises

Transfer

  • Treatment protocols
  • Therapeutic regimens
  • Technology
  • Equipment

6 key research directions

Neuropathic pain

Study neuropathic pain mechanisms and apply advanced diagnostic and treatment methods to improve pain control and quality of life.

Spinal pain

Research causes, mechanisms, and conservative, personalized treatment solutions for spinal pain and full rehabilitation.

Musculoskeletal pain

Focus on common musculoskeletal pain syndromes with multimodal treatment methods to relieve pain and restore mobility.

Post-stroke pain

Study post-stroke pain mechanisms and develop early intervention and rehabilitation to reduce pain and support reintegration.

Post-operative pain

Research multimodal post-operative pain control strategies — reducing complications and shortening recovery time.

Pain in the elderly

Study pain characteristics in the elderly and build safe, effective treatment solutions aligned with comorbidities.

Our expert team

KĐH

GS.TS.TTƯT Kiều Đình Hùng

Professor - PhD - Meritorious Physician

  • First professor in Neurosurgery — Spine in Vietnam.
  • Former Head of Neurosurgery Spine & Orthopedics — Hanoi Medical University Hospital.
  • Over 20 years at Neurosurgery Dept., Viet Duc Friendship Hospital.
  • Vice President, Vietnam Neurosurgery Association.
  • Over 34 years teaching at Hanoi Medical University.
NTH

PGS.TS. Nguyễn Thi Hùng

Assoc. Prof - PhD

  • Former Director, Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital.
  • Former Head of Neurology, Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital.
  • Over 40 years of neurology clinical practice.
PMT

TS.BS. Phan Minh Trung

PhD - MD

  • Head of Orthopedic Trauma — Thanh Nhan Hospital.
NVH

TS.BS. Nguyễn Văn Hưng

PhD - MD

  • Deputy Medical Director, Vietlife MRI Polyclinic (14 Tran Binh Trong).
  • Practiced at Bach Mai Hospital (2010–2023).

Our collaboration network

Bệnh viện Hữu nghị Việt Đức
Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108
Bệnh viện Đại học Y Hà Nội
Bệnh viện Quân y 175
Đối tác Vietlife
Đại học Y Hà Nội
Bệnh viện Nguyễn Tri Phương
Bệnh viện E
Bệnh viện Hữu nghị Việt Đức
Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108
Bệnh viện Đại học Y Hà Nội
Bệnh viện Quân y 175
Đối tác Vietlife
Đại học Y Hà Nội
Bệnh viện Nguyễn Tri Phương
Bệnh viện E