Witnessed by Prof. Christopher Chao, PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation) (left, back row), and Mr Zhang Yurun, SMU Party Committee Secretary (right, back row), the MoU was signed by Prof. Dong Cheng, PolyU Associate Vice President (Mainland Research Advancement) (left, front row), and Prof. Liu Shuwen, SMU Vice President (right, front row).
Group photo of Prof. Christopher Chao (8th from right, front row), Mr Zhang Yurun (7th from right, front row), Prof. Dong Cheng (6th from right, front row), Prof. Liu Shuwen (9th from left, front row), and other representatives from PolyU and SMU.
The delegation visited the University Research Facility in 3D Printing of PolyU.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Southern Medical University (SMU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 10 December, joining forces on advancing medical development through innovative researchand nurturing medical talent, contributing to the global medical industry, human health and well-being.
Witnessed by Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, and Mr ZHANG Yurun, Secretary of the Party Committee of SMU, the MoU was signed by Prof. DONG Cheng, Associate Vice President (Mainland Research Advancement) of PolyU, and Prof. LIU Shuwen, Vice President of SMU.
PolyU and SMU will leverage their respective strengths to explore innovative research in cutting-edge medical technologies and enhance the quality of medical education. The collaboration aims to comprehensively improve healthcare service levels in both regions, and further promote the transformation and application of medical research and technological achievements.
During their visit to PolyU, the delegation from SMU engaged in in-depth discussion on joint medical research, education and talent cultivation, exploring opportunities for deeper collaboration. Prof. Dongpresented the latest developments and plans of PolyU in innovative research and interdisciplinary education. Prof. Liuprovided a comprehensive overview ofSMU’s development history, outstanding achievements and future vision.
PolyU has extensive experience and a solid foundation in health science education and research, and has established collaborative partnerships with several universities, including SMU. The SMU delegation visited the University Research Facility in Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience and the University Research Facility in 3D Printing, to gain insights into PolyU’s leading research facilities and experimental technologies. These cutting-edge technologies and innovative outcomes demonstrate the University’s strong capabilities in medical research, laying a strong foundation for future collaborationbetween the two institutions.
