PolyU joins forces with Peking University Third Hospital to foster collaboration on physiotherapy
28 Aug 2024
The MoU agreement was signed by Prof. Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU (right) and Prof. Li Rong, Vice President of PUTH and Director of the Reproductive Medicine Department (left).
Prof. Christopher Chao said that this collaboration would strengthen PolyU’s ongoing efforts in promoting the innovative development of physiotherapy, providing valuable exchange opportunities for students and professionals, and cultivating high-quality medical talents.
Prof. Li Rong said that the establishment of a collaborative platform would better integrate the strengths and resources of PUTH and PolyU, enhancing the academic standards and clinical practice capabilities of physiotherapy in both regions.
Guests attending the signing ceremony included: Prof. Christopher Chao, PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation) (5th from right); Prof. Li Rong, PUTH Vice President and Director of the Reproductive Medicine Department (6th from right); Prof. Marco PANG, Head of the PolyU Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (4th from right); Prof. ZHOU Mouwang, Director of the Peking University Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (6th from left); Prof. Amy FU, Associate Head of the PolyU Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (4th from left); Prof. CUI Guoqing, Director of the PUTH Rehabilitation Department (5th from left); Dr Shirley NGAIAssociate Head of the PolyU Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (2nd from right); together with other representatives from PolyU and PUTH.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Peking University Third Hospital (PUTH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier this month, deepening their collaboration in the field of physiotherapy.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, and Prof. LI Rong, Vice President of PUTH and Director of the Reproductive Medicine Department. The MoU aims to establish a strategic partnership between PolyU and PUTH, focused on developing physiotherapy research, cultivating talent and building research platforms to enhance industry development and meet the growing global demand for healthcare.
Prof. Christopher Chao said, “PolyU is committed to conducting world-leading research and innovation, while encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration to provide societal solutions. As a top-tier comprehensive hospital in China, with clinically orientation, PUTH promotes the innovative development of medical technologies through research and technology transfer. By joining hands, both parties will leverage their respective strengths to jointly advance physiotherapy treatment technologies, achieving mutual benefits and translating cutting-edge research into practical applications to create a positive impact globally.”
Prof. Li Rong said, “PolyU's Department of Rehabilitation Sciences has a distinguished international reputation. This collaboration with PolyU marks a new chapter, whereby both parties will elevate the standard of education and research in physiotherapy, ultimately enhancing physiotherapy services for patients.”
The collaboration will enhance regional medical technology capabilities and benefit more patients in need. Looking forward, PolyU and PUTH will deepen their cooperation in areas such as clinical treatment, technological innovation, and talent cultivation, striving to set new benchmarks in the field of physiotherapy services in the Asia-Pacific region and globally.
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