Professional Profile: Dr. Xuan Bach Nguyen Current Position: Lecturer & Researcher Affiliation: VNU University of Medicine and Pharmacy (VNU-UMP), Hanoi, Vietnam Expertise: Public Health, Clinical Pharmacy, Mental Health, and Health Systems Research. Summary of Qualifications & Experience: I am a dedicated researcher and academic at the VNU University of Medicine and Pharmacy, with over a decade of experience spanning Pharmacy and Public Health. My academic journey includes a Master of Pharmacy (Hanoi University of Pharmacy) and a PhD in Public Health (Hanoi School of Public Health). My primary research focuses on: Mental Health & Digital Innovation: Developing prognostic models for treatment outcomes in depressive disorders using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning. My work also explores mental health literacy and antenatal depression in Southeast Asian contexts. Clinical Pharmacy & Drug Safety: Evaluating the safety and adverse reactions of vaccines (e.g., COVID-19) in vulnerable populations and assessing the rational use of psychotropic drugs in pediatric care. Health Equity & Accessibility: Investigating healthcare service utilisation among ethnic minorities and rehabilitation access for people with disabilities in rural Vietnam. Regulatory & Peer Review Leadership: I hold key administrative and ethical oversight roles, serving as the Secretary of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at VNU-UMP and a Commissioner for the IRB at the Hospital of Vietnam National University. I am an active peer reviewer for international journals, including Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Hospital Pharmacy, and Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine. Research Impact: My work is extensively published in high-impact international journals (indexed in Scopus/ISI), including Frontiers in Public Health, BioMed Research International, and Medical Sciences. I bridge the gap between clinical data and public health policy to improve health outcomes in low-resource settings.