Yogyakarta, 9 November 2026 — Dr. Cong Minh Tran, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, joined the Visiting Professor & Guest Lecture programme at the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FK-KMK UGM), to share perspectives on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation in improving stroke care.
In his session, “AI and Digital Innovation in Stroke Care: Lessons from UK–Vietnam Project,” Dr. Tran introduced an important area of international research collaboration, exploring how digital technologies can support more effective, data-driven approaches to stroke management.
Stroke care requires continuous monitoring, timely clinical decisions, and coordinated services throughout the patient journey. AI and digital technologies offer opportunities to strengthen these processes by supporting clinical data analysis, risk assessment, and the development of tools that can assist healthcare professionals in delivering more personalised care.
Drawing on the UK–Vietnam collaboration as the focus of his lecture, the session provided a valuable opportunity to consider how experiences in digital health research can inform future innovation in Indonesia. It also highlighted the importance of connecting technological development with actual clinical needs, healthcare infrastructure, and local implementation challenges.
The lecture formed part of the session “Transforming Post-Stroke Care: Lessons from the UK and Vietnam,” alongside Prof. Arjune Sen from the University of Oxford, and was moderated by dr. Desin Pambudi Sejahtera, M.Sc., Sp.N., Subsp.E.N.K. (K), a neurologist at Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta.
Dr. Tran’s participation contributes to the ongoing development of the Digital Twin for Stroke Care Network, bringing together academic and clinical partners from the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Through international knowledge exchange and collaborative research, the network aims to explore innovative approaches to improving stroke care and long-term patient outcomes.
The discussion also aligns with UGM’s broader commitment to strengthening digital health research, particularly through multidisciplinary collaboration, the development of AI-supported healthcare solutions, and the integration of emerging technologies into real-world clinical settings.
As the Visiting Professor Programme continues through 11 November 2026, these exchanges are expected to support further opportunities for joint research, clinical collaboration, and the development of digital innovations that respond to healthcare needs in Indonesia.
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