Shanghai Medical Treatment and Public Health Association established
Shanghai Medical Treatment and Public Health Association was established on Jan 9.
The new association will combine medical experts from Shanghai, Zhejiang and Jiangsu Province. Research institutes under this association will make more innovations in medical treatment with a purpose to boost the industry of medical care in the entire area of Yangtze River Delta.
The association was cofounded by eight medical institutes including Shanghai Medical Association and Shanghai Medical Doctor Association.
The association is under the guidance of several academicians of Chinese Academy of Sciences, among them are the renowned experts- Wu Mengchao and Chen Haozhu.
Wu Mengchao is a hepatobiliary surgery scientist and surgeon. And Chen Haozhu is an expert who is devoted to curing cardiovascular diseases.
One of the development goals of the association is to build a think tank to cultivate more talents and boost international exchanges in the medical field.
In addition, as one of its missions, the association will also bring more of its research products to benefit public health.
Meanwhile, the association will focus on developing some of its internationally competitive projects so that they can enter the global market. And these successful products can possibly fuel China's economy.
Shanghai Medical Treatment and Public Health Association is established on Jan 9.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]