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Doctoral student Thinh Vu has been awarded the Weill Cornell Medicine Career Advancement for Research in Health Equity 2024 (CARE T37 program) with a summer research stipend of $5,203. Funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, this program is intended to provide early exposure to health equity research and global health for pre- and post-doctoral trainees.
Vu’s extensive experience (over 10 years) working with evidence-based community public health programs in low-resource settings, along with his record of 28 peer-reviewed publications, make him a perfect fit for the program. His dedication to health equity is evident in his recent recognition as a Point Fall 2024 BIPOC Scholar ($1,500 award), highlighting his academic excellence, community impact, and leadership potential.
Vu’s proposed CARE T37 project tackles the mental health challenges faced by informal caregivers of hospitalized lung cancer patients in Vietnam, a population often overlooked and under supported in low- and middle-income countries due to less developed healthcare and social welfare systems. His project underscores his commitment to addressing health disparities on a global scale.
Shaped by his personal experiences growing up in Vietnam and witnessing the struggles of marginalized communities, Vu aspires to become a public health researcher to break down cycles of disadvantage among BIPOC communities. His journey as an immigrant from a lower-middle-income country and a first-generation college student fuels his dedication to developing scalable, science-based models to address health disparities in underserved populations.
“I am incredibly honored to receive this award from Weill Cornell Medicine, especially during AAPI Heritage Month in Healthcare” says Vu. “This program aligns with my long-term goals of promoting health equity for BIPOC communities, mentoring future underrepresented students and researchers, and conducting innovative research to advance health equity.”
He also expresses gratitude to his mentor, Victoria Ngo for her invaluable guidance and for involving him in implementation models for mental health care among low-income and minority communities in New York City and Vietnam. These experiences have greatly influenced his career path.
