Sponsors

HURO Biotech

HURO Biotech is a pioneering biotechnology company in Vietnam, specializing in research, development and production of sporebiotics and postbiotics for sustainable human health. The company is committed to advancing long-term public health through affordable, science-based solutions derived from beneficial microbes, supported by proprietary technologies, GMP-WHO–certified production, and verifiable health claims. Actively engaged in international research collaboration, HURO Biotech has participated in global projects on bioactive substances and microbial-based interventions, including studies on inactivated probiotic spores for infectious diseases, with findings published in peer-reviewed international journals. As a co-host of CHRO 2026, HURO Biotech is proud to contribute to a non-profit, academically driven conference by providing organizational, logistical, and communication support, fostering global scientific collaboration, supporting the next generation of researchers, and strengthening the connection between cutting-edge science and local healthcare needs.

SporeGen

SporeGen is a pioneering UK-based biotechnology company founded in 2011, dedicated to harnessing the power of Bacillus spore technology. As a leader in microbial innovation, the company specializes in developing heat-stable, next-generation probiotics, such as their patented strains HU58® and HU36®, designed to survive gastric transit and optimize gut health. Beyond probiotics, SporeGen is at the forefront of mucosal immunology and advanced therapeutic delivery. Their portfolio includes groundbreaking work in mucosal vaccines, treatments for Clostridium difficile infections, and the innovative SPOR-COV® nasal spray technology—a novel approach to boosting respiratory immunity now commercially available in Vietnam. SporeGen continues to redefine the boundaries of biotherapeutics through science-backed, spore-based solutions.

The Marshall Centre at UWA

The Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases Research and Training at the University of Western Australia (UWA) is a world-class medical research facility established in 2007. Named in honor of Nobel Laureates Professor Barry Marshall and Professor Robin Warren—whose groundbreaking discovery of Helicobacter pylori as the cause of peptic ulcer disease transformed medical science—the Centre stands as a beacon of clinical excellence. Located within the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, the largest healthcare complex in the Southern Hemisphere, the facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including advanced genomic sequencing and molecular microbiology platforms. Under the leadership of Professor Barry Marshall, the Centre is dedicated to high-impact research, focusing on the identification, surveillance, and diagnosis of infectious diseases, while fostering the next generation of scientific talent. By bridging the gap between innovative laboratory discovery and practical clinical application, the Marshall Centre remains at the forefront of global efforts to prevent and treat infectious conditions, continuing the transformative legacy of its founders.

BioSpring

Established in 2012, Mua Xuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (BioSpring) is a pioneer in Vietnam in the research and production of 100% heat-stable spore-forming probiotics. The company operates a 12,000 m² manufacturing facility with an annual capacity exceeding 10,000 tons of probiotics, backed by a state-of-the-art, ISO/IEC 17025:2017-certified laboratory system. BioSpring holds exclusive rights to probiotic spore technology transferred from Royal Holloway, University of London (UK). Featuring high heat tolerance (from 95°C to 100°C), this technology retains full bioactivity throughout processing and manufacturing. The company supplies advanced microbial formulations and biological raw materials across four primary sectors: Livestock (pioneering antibiotic substitution), Crop Cultivation, Aquaculture, and Environmental Treatment. In July 2024, BioSpring officially joined The PAN Group. Within this ecosystem, BioSpring serves as the "core biotechnology link," delivering safe, eco-friendly input solutions and driving sustainable circular agriculture.