Dr. Tran Ha Lien Phuong introduced the treatment of cancer by exploiting nanotechnology. (Photo: Bich Ha)

This is the first time a Vietnamese female scientists was honored to receive this award.

Dr. Tran Ha Lien Phuong and female scientists won L'Oréal- UNESCO awards at the award ceremony on March 18 in Paris. (Bich Ha / Vietnam +)

Dr. Tran Ha Lien Phuong is one of the 15 female scientists who selected from 236 worldwide candidates.

Her study of micelles system contains fucoidan applied in the treatment of cancer with high curable potentiality, low cost and less side effects.

The study used nanotechnology that she and her colleagues conducted to open up a new treatment by bringing drugs to place of cancer cells that don’t affect other healthy cells.

Speaking at a press conference before the awards ceremony, L'Oréal - UNESCO Representatives said every woman won the award she is a shining example of science. They proved that women can contribute greatly to the advancement of science - an area where men still dominate.

For the purpose of honoring outstanding female scientists and supporting talented young researchers of the world, so far L'Oréal Award-UNESCO scientific award program has honored 2,250 talented women in more than110 countries.