07/10/2025
Quill Hawk Publishing is honored to be the publisher of choice for Dr. Nguyễn Tuấn.
Tuan V. Nguyen arrived in Australia as a Vietnamese refugee on January 26, 1982, after fleeing Vietnam in a rickety boat in April 1981 and spending a year in refugee camps in Thailand. He started his new life in Australia working as a kitchen hand at St Vincent's Hospital, returning a decade later to pursue his doctorate there. His groundbreaking research on the genetics and epidemiology of osteoporosis has gained international recognition. Currently, he serves as Distinguished Professor of Predictive Medicine at the University of Technology Sydney and Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at the University of New South Wales. He is also an Elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, the Royal Society of New South Wales, and the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. On January 26, 2022, marking 40 years in Australia, he was awarded the Order of Australia, the nation’s highest honor, for his significant contributions to medical research, osteoporosis prevention, and higher education.
Kangaroo Dream is Professor Nguyen’s memoir. From fleeing Vietnam by boat to washing dishes in Sydney, Australia, Nguyen rose to become a leading scientist and global expert in bone health. With unwavering determination, he earned two doctorates, returned to the hospital he once cleaned—this time as a research leader—and was awarded the Order of Australia for his impact on global health. This inspiring memoir is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and the power of dreams against all odds.
https://profiles.uts.edu.au/tuanvan.nguyen
