Welcome,

The Wynn Medical Center Research and Education Institute (WMC REI) is committed to advancing medical knowledge and practice through research and education for students, residents, and fellows. 

The institute offers a wide range of teaching and research activities, both onsite and online, encompassing topics from medical and pharmacy education, meta-analysis, clinical outcomes, to healthcare leadership. 
 

Our Visions:

1. Addressing American Healthcare Workforce Shortage

   • Develop innovative training models to expand the healthcare workforce and improve patient care in primary care. 

     • Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner (APP) Training programs to enhance the role of clinical pharmacists in primary care clinics.

     • TNT Fellowship Training Program in psychiatry for primary care providers.

   • Foster interdisciplinary training initiatives that integrate various healthcare professionals to create a more collaborative and efficient care model.

2. Innovating Treatments in Autoimmune and Skin Diseases

   • Conduct research on novel therapeutic approaches for autoimmune conditions affecting the skin, joints, and other organs.

   • Explore new treatment modalities that target disease pathophysiology with improved efficacy and reduced adverse effects.

   • Establish clinical trials to assess the effectiveness of emerging therapies and precision medicine strategies in autoimmune disorders.

3. Creating Artificial Intelligence in Rheumatology and Dermatology

   • Develop AI-driven models to enhance the identification and assessment of immune system function and dysfunction in skin and joint systems.

   • Utilize machine learning and computational techniques to analyze immune response patterns and predict disease progression.

   • Integrate AI-assisted diagnostics and personalized treatment planning to optimize patient outcomes in immunology and autoimmune diseases.

Leadership: 
Huynh Wynn Tran, MD, FACP, Associate Professor, Principal Investigator 

Molynna Nguyen, Clinical Research Manager
Jimmy Vuong Nguyen, PhD, Assistant Director of Research

Helen Tran, DO, Director of CME 
Cynthia Nguyen, MBA, CME Coordinator 

 

Residents:

Journey Cordero, PharmD, USC
Vivian Ly, PharmD, Western University

Student Researchers:
Minh Le, MD/PhD Student, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan  

Lily Dang, PharmD student, Western University
Nhi Truong, PhD student, University of Southern Florida
Jessica Nguyen, North Park University

Jane Nguyen, UCLA

Nhi Doan, UCLA

Trang Bui, University of Charleston, West Virgnia  
Lam Chau, Case Western ReserveUniversity  

Duy Nguyen, CSU Long Beach ​
 

Education and Research Opportunities

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• Clinical Rotations

• PharmD Pharmacy Residency (Affiliated with USC/986 Pharmacy and Western University)

• Primary Care Fellowship for Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner (APP)

• Future Healers Club (formerly Pre-Health Club)

• Research Elective

• Postdoc Fellowship 

• ​Medical Vietnamese Elective for MD/DO Student/Resident

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Required Training for New Researchers

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For New and Junior Researchers

If you have not yet completed the following courses at Coursera, (or their equivalent), you are required to do so. We strongly recommend earning a certificate for each course, as WMC will reimburse the fees.

1. How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper – 13 hours 

2. How to Write a Meta-Analysis – 13 hours

3. Introduction to Biostatistics – 15 hours

4. Understanding Medical Research – 16 hours

For Team Leaders

1. Project Management – 7 hours

2. Advanced BioStatistics – 40 hours

3. Design and Interpret Clinical Design – 10 hours

4. Data Management for Clinical Researchers – 18 hours

Additional Requirement

• All researchers at WMC must obtain a CITI Training Certificate.

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Contact​

Molynna Nguyen
Clinical Research Manager

molynna.nguyen@wynnmedcenter.com

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Jimmy Vuong Nguyen, PhD, MBA
Assistant Director of Research

vuong.nguyen@wynnmedcenter.com

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