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The UK Stroke Forum 2025, held from 25 to 27 December in Aberdeen, Scotland, concluded after three days of discussions on the latest advances in stroke care, drawing healthcare professionals and researchers from across the UK and abroad. While the programme covered a wide range of topics, the spotlight was firmly on acute stroke care and artificial intelligence (AI).
Hà Nội, Vietnam — The Digital Twin for Stroke Care projects continue to strengthen its international collaboration network through joint activities with the World Stroke Organisation (WSO) and Bach Mai Hospital, one of Vietnam’s leading stroke centres.
In November 2024, the project team at Bach Mai Hospital successfully organised the International Stroke Conference, attracting 1800 participants and featuring a keynote address by Professor Jeyaraj Pandian, President of the World Stroke Organisation. His talk highlighted global trends in stroke prevention, acute care, and the transformative potential of digital and AI-based innovations in improving patient outcomes.
During a follow-up visit to Hanoi, Professor Huan X. Nguyen, UK Lead of the StrokeDT project, met with Professor Jeyaraj Pandian and the HI team to discuss joint initiatives in capacity building workshops for medical doctors at Bach Mai hospital. The meeting focused on improving research capacity and integrating data-driven and digital-twin approaches into existing stroke care pathways at Bach Mai Hospital.
Further strengthening these ties, the WSO Global Stroke Alliance and Angels Askan Joint Meeting was held in Hanoi on 24 July 2025, with support from the project team at Bach Mai Hospital. The event brought together leading clinicians, researchers, and policymakers to accelerate capacity building, data-driven innovation, and equitable access to stroke care in Vietnam and across the region.
These activities mark a significant step toward a global partnership in digital transformation for stroke care, aligning with WSO’s mission to reduce stroke burden worldwide and the project’s vision to create connected, patient-centred care through digital twin technologies.
(London, UK – 20 June 2025) The London Digital Twin Research Centre (LDTRC) hosted a Hybrid International Workshop on Stroke Care under the theme: “Shaping the Future of Data-Driven, Patient-Centred Services in Stroke Care.” The event brought together international researchers, clinicians, and institutional leaders from the UK, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Taiwan, as part of the Digital Twin Stroke Care Network, a global initiative committed to advancing stroke prevention, service delivery, and rehabilitation using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies.
The workshop is supported by the StrokeDT grant (the British Council’s International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) Research Collaborations Programme) and the DT for Stroke Care (networking grant by the Academy of Medical Sciences) and follows successful sessions previously held in Vietnam and Indonesia. This London edition continued the mission of connecting science, clinical care, and policy to transform stroke care systems worldwide.
Opening remarks were delivered by Prof. Balbir Barn, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at Middlesex University, Prof. Huan X Nguyen, Director of the London Digital Twin Research Centre (LDTRC), Prof. Dao Xuan Co (Director, Bach Mai Hospital), and Prof. Le Ngoc Thanh (President, VNU University of Medicine and Pharmacy).
The workshop featured two panel discussions:
Panel 1: Stroke Burden and AI Opportunities in Global Health, featuring insights from:
Panel 2: Data-Driven Stroke Innovation, with contributions from:
A major highlight of the day was the MoU signing ceremony, formalising a multilateral collaboration among: London Digital Twin Research Centre, Middlesex University; Centre for Global Epilepsy, University of Oxford; Bach Mai Hospital, Vietnam; and VNU University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam
The signing was witnessed by His Excellency Do Minh Hung, Ambassador of Vietnam to the United Kingdom, alongside Professor Janet Jones, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Research and Knowledge Exchange, and Professor Balbir Barn, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology.
As part of the activities from the British Council ISPF Research Collaborations Programme, a delegation from the London Digital Twin Research Centre (LDTRC) and South East Asian parnters, led by Professor Huan X Nguyen, conducted a strategic site visit to the University of Oxford to explore the ongoing collaboration opportunities in stroke care, digital health, and neurology.
The delegation included leading health professionals and academic partners from Southeast Asia:
The visit commenced with a meeting hosted by Professor Sir Peter Horby at the Big Data Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine. Discussions centered around interdisciplinary collaborations at the intersection of AI, data science, and global health.
Following a working lunch at Wolfson College, the delegation attended a seminar with senior neurologists at the John Radcliffe Hospital, including Professor Arjune Sen, Director of the Centre for Global Epilepsy, and Dr. Minh Cong Tran, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford. The seminar highlighted Oxford’s acute stroke services and translational research efforts.
The delegation presented ongoing work from the Digital Twin Stroke Care Network, including the development of AI-based stroke care models and policy-relevant use cases. During the seminar, the Oxford University Hospital team shared their experiences in acute stroke pathway (FAST), regional stroke service planning, thrombectomy service and referral systems, and the integration of AI technologies such as Brainomix 360 Stroke (the largest stroke AI network in the UK, serving over 9 million patients). The implementation of Brainomix at Oxford has led to a +280% increase in thrombectomies performed (from 93 to 256 cases) and a 1.6x improvement in functional independence (patients achieving modified Rankin Scale scores of 0–2 increased from 34% to 55%). The Oxfordshire TIA (Transient Ischaemic Attack) service was also presented as a regional model of excellence.
The group later toured the acute stroke and neurology wards, followed by a visit to the Oxford Robotics Institute, where discussions centred on how robotic systems and neurotechnology can support stroke recovery and rehabilitation..
(London, 18 June 2025) We are proud to share that Professor Huan Nguyen, Director of the London Digital Twin Research Centre (LDTRC), delivered an invited talk at the IET Space & Communications Week 2025, held at the IET London: Savoy Place.
This annual landmark event brought together three major conferences under one roof – 6G and Future Technologies, the International Satcoms Conference, and the Quantum Engineering and Technologies Conference (QET) – offering a unique platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation.
Prof. Nguyen’s talk, titled “Quantum-based Digital Twin for Open RAN”, introduced emerging research that sits at the intersection of quantum engineering, AI, and next-generation wireless systems. He presented the initial outcomes from two ongoing international collaborations:
The UK–Japan Quantum Digital Twin for Open RAN Project, supported by the British Council’s International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF). Read more »
The EPSRC Quantum-Inspired Framework for Future Network Intelligence (UKI-FNI) project. Read more »
The talk showcased how quantum computing principles – such as entanglement, superposition, and quantum-inspired optimisation – can revolutionise the creation of real-time, adaptive digital twins for Open RAN, enhancing resilience, interoperability, and efficiency in future communication networks. By integrating quantum-inspired algorithms into digital twin architectures, these projects aim to tackle key challenges in scalable, secure, and intelligent network orchestration – particularly in disaster-prone and remote environments where dynamic reconfiguration is critical.
The invitation to speak at this high-profile event recognises LDTRC’s leadership in pioneering research across Digital Twins, 6G, and Quantum-Enabled Systems, and highlights the growing international momentum behind these collaborations.
For more information about the programme, visit the official IET Space & Communications Week website
(Swansea, UK – June 2025) Researchers from the London Digital Twin Research Centre recently participated in the DTNet+ Conference hosted by Swansea University, held on 16-17 June 2025. This event brought together academic, clinical, and industrial leaders to co-develop a national roadmap for digital twin research and applications.
The LDTRC team was represented by Dr. Annisa Ristya Rahmanti, a research fellow under the British Council ISPF Research Collaborations Programme, alongside visiting British Council ISPF early career researchers from Taiwan, Ms. Sophie Chien and Dr. Guan-Lin Liu. Their attendance highlighted the Centre’s expanding global partnerships and commitment to exploring interdisciplinary digital twin innovation in healthcare and cultural heritage.
The two-day conference focused on deepening collaboration across DTNet+’s special interest groups (SIGs), including:
Day 1 featured keynotes on the SAIL Databank, a comprehensive health and social data infrastructure in the UK, and on the ongoing development of ISO standards for digital twin systems. Participants worked to align SIG priorities with national strategic objectives and discussed the upcoming transition of DTNet+ leadership from The Alan Turing Institute to the University of Sheffield. It was also announced that the next call for pilot projects will be deferred to 2026 to allow for further consolidation and reflection on current initiatives.
We are delighted to announce the Hybrid International Workshop on Stroke Care, hosted by the London Digital Twin Research Centre at Middlesex University, in collaboration with leading institutions from the UK, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
🗓 Date: Friday, 20 June 2025
🕣 Time: 08:30 AM – 14:00 PM (UK Time)
📍 Location: Room C115, 1F, College Building, Middlesex University London (Hybrid format)
This workshop is part of the Digital Twin Stroke Care Network, a global initiative to drive innovation in stroke prevention, service delivery, and rehabilitation through the application of artificial intelligence and digital twin technologies. The workshop is also part of the StrokeDT grant (under the British Council ISPF Research Collaborations programme) .
Following successful sessions in Vietnam and Indonesia, the London workshop continues the mission of connecting researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to advance global stroke care solutions.
🎟 Register here: bit.ly/WorkshopDTStrokeLondon
🌐 More info: www.dtstrokecare.net
We warmly invite healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and policy stakeholders to join us, either in person or online, for this exciting and impactful event.
📣 Please share this event with anyone in your network who may be interested.
Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 3-4 May 2025 – As part of the Digital Twin Stroke Care Network and StrokeDT project activities, landmark events were successfully held in Indonesia: a Networking Session (3 May) and a Hybrid Workshop & Visiting Professor Programme (4 May) hosted by Department of Health Policy and Management, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada and supported by The London Digital Twin Research Centre, Middlesex University London and Bach Mai Hospital Vietnam.
The Network brings together researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders to drive innovation, share best practices, and foster interdisciplinary partnerships across the UK, Vietnam, and Indonesia. These May events mark an important step in strengthening regional cooperation and accelerating the use of AI-driven digital twins in stroke care.
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Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, May 2025 – Professor Huan X. Nguyen, UK lead of the StrokeDT: Early Intervention for Minor Stroke Patients project and the related Digital Twin for Stroke Care networking initiative, recently visited Đà Nẵng Hospital to engage with the hospital leadership and stroke unit team.
During the visit, Prof. Nguyen met with Dr. Lê Đức Nhân, General Director of the hospital, and the stroke unit clinicians and staff. The meeting focused on reviewing ongoing project activities, exploring collaboration strategies, and aligning on next steps to integrate digital-platform tools into stroke care workflows.
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London Digital Twin Research Centre is proud to present four Special Awards at 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2025) Special Awards Ceremony in recognition of outstanding high-school student projects that reflect our core mission: to advance science, technology, and sustainability through innovation and inclusivity. The ISEF 2025 is organised from May 10-16, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio, USA, celebrating ISEF’s 75th anniversary. It is a celebration of vision, passion, and the boundless potential of young scientific minds from around the world.
Our Centre is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge technologies for the digital transformation of real-world environments and shaping a future where technologies help us better understand, simulate, and improve the real world – from health sciences to sustainable futures. And while we celebrate innovation at every level, we are especially committed to supporting and uplifting the work of young researchers from underrepresented and underserved regions – places where science and technology too often play catch-up to the developed world.
This year, we are delighted to honour the following categories:
These awards are a tribute to the determination, creativity, and global perspective that this new generation of researchers brings to the challenges we all share.
Update: List of winners here; and video of the award presentation here (from 1:06:12 to 1:08:30).