OVERVIEW OF THE VIETNAM SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY

  • Name translated: Vietnam Society of Toxicology. (VST).
  • VST was established by decision of the Vietnam Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, No: 693/QĐ-BNV, dated 07/ 7/ 2014. (Fig.1)
Fig.1: Decision of the Vietnam Ministry of Internal Affairs, No: 693/QĐ-BNV, 2014.

Fig.1: Decision of the Vietnam Ministry of Internal Affairs, No: 693/QĐ-BNV, 2014.

1. TARGET:

      VST is a social organization that brings together scientists and all citizens at home and abroad interested in Vietnamese toxicology. The goal is to coordinate research, training and development in toxicology, applying it in practice, to contribute to the care, protection and improvement of people’ health.

2. SCOPE AND FIELDS OF ACTIVITY:

      VST operates nationwide in the field of toxicology: research on animal venom (snakes, scorpions and fish…), poisonous mushrooms and bacteria (Internal and external toxins…). Applying research results and scientific advances in toxicology into practice.

     The charter of VST has 08 chapters, 26 articles, approved by the VN Ministry of Home Affairs according to decision No:1041/QĐ-BNV dated 08/10/ 2014.

  • Headquarter of VST: Floor 4th, No: 17b, Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Hoang Liet Ward, Hoang Mai District, Ha Noi Capital, VN.
  • Tel: 088 617 60 97
  • Website: toxicologyvn.com
  • Total number of members VST: 890 members.

3. THE FIRST VST CONGRESS:

Established VST dated: 02 August 2014 at the Vietnam Institute of Marine Biochemistry under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, No:18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi Capital, VN.

  • VST Executive Committee has 20 members.
  • VST Standing Committee has 10 members (President, Vice president, Secretary General).
  • President: TRỊNH XUÂN KIẾM. Prof Ph.D, Senior Doctor.
  • Vice presidents: HOÀNG VĂN LƯƠNG: Prof Ph.D. MD Standing President.
  • TRỊNH TAM KIỆT. Prof. DSc.In charge of scientific research and training.
  • Nguyễn Văn Nguyên Prof Ph.D.MD.
  • Phạm Văn Thức. Prof.Ph.D.MD.
  • Nguyễn Trường Sơn. Prof.Ph.D.MD.
  • Phạm Văn Cường. Prof.Ph.D.
  • THÁI DANH TUYÊN. Prof.Ph.D.MD. Secretary General.
  • CHU THỊ MỸ. MSc MD. Office manager.

4. THE SECOND VST CONGRESS:

The 2rd VST Congress was held on January 15, 2023 at the Central Hall of the VN Academy of Science and Technology, No:18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi Capital, VN.

  • VST’s Executive Committee has 17 members.
  • VST’s Standing Committee has 11 members
  • President of VST: TRỊNH XUÂN KIẾM. Prof. Ph.D. Senior Dr.
  • Permanent Vice P resident: CHU HOÀNG HÀ. Prof. Ph.D.
  • Vice President in charge of science: TRỊNH TAM KIỆT.Prof. DSc
  • Vice President NGUYỄN TRƯỜNG SƠN. Prof. Ph.D.
  • Secretary- General: HOÀNG ANH TUẤN. Ph.D, MD.
  • Office manager: CHU THỊ MỸ. MSC. MD.