Mrs. Hanna Grabenberger| Social Sciences| Best Researcher Award
Universitätsassistentin (prae-doc), Universität Innsbruck,Austria
Associate Professor Viet Tran is a standout leader in emergency medicine research with a rare combination of clinical excellence, educational leadership, health systems insight, and impactful scholarly output. His ability to translate research into practice through funded national trials and institutional reforms is exceptional. His mentorship, policy influence, and advocacy for evidence-based care add further depth to his candidacy.
Professional Profile:
🎓 Education
A/Prof Viet Tran holds a Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Tasmania, and is a Fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM). He also holds membership in the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD), reflecting a strong foundation in both clinical and leadership domains of healthcare.
Professional Experience
A/Prof Tran currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Emergency Department at the Royal Hobart Hospital and is a Staff Specialist with the Tasmanian Health Service since 2019. In academia, he is the Emergency Medicine Discipline Lead and an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Tasmanian School of Medicine, University of Tasmania. He also holds a senior research role at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research.
Skills
Emergency Medicine Leadership: Proven leadership in clinical and academic emergency medicine, including establishing state-wide networks and health senate leadership roles.Health Systems & Policy: Strong focus on implementation science and systems redesign, especially in acute care pathways and trauma systems.Research Translation & Education: Founder of DoctorsWriting.com, dedicated to knowledge translation and medical education.Collaborative Research & Governance: Extensive experience in cross-institutional collaborations and health governance, including board roles with postgraduate and professional medical bodies.Research leadership and project management across national and provincial platforms