This project was funded with an amount of $250,591 for strengthening research capacity in Non-Communicable Diseases in Vietnam (TSORC-NCDs-VN). The main goals include 1) Develop a research and training program in Non-Communicable Diseases that fits Vietnam’s needs and resources as articulated by the Vietnam Ministry of Health and 2) Establish a Center of Excellence in Non-Communicable Diseases Research at HMU. In this project, I serve as an investigator.