On December 28th 2016, PhD student Mai Thi defended her doctoral thesis in Microbiology at Biotechnology Research and Development Institute. The academic committee included: The Chairman Assoc. Prof. Tran Nhan Dung – Biotechnology R&D Institute, Can Tho University, The Reviewer I Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoang –Can Tho University, The Reviewer II Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Duc Hoang– University of Science HCMC, The Commissioner Assoc.Prof. Nguyen Huu Hiep - Can Tho university, The Commissioner Dr. Luu Hong Man – Cuu Long Rice Research Institute, The Commissioner Dr. Pham Thi Tuyet Ngan – Can Tho university and The Secretary Dr. Nguyen Dac Khoa – Can Tho University. Besides, there was the participation of scientists from Can Tho University and other Universities, PhD students, Postgraduate students as well as undergraduate students of Biotechnology R&D Institute.