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Schools in China, US team up for world-class medicine
Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Yale University established a joint research center in Shanghai that will focus on so-called translational medicine to benefit human health. Translational medicine (or science) is a rapidly growing discipline in the biomedical and public health fields. It aims to expedite the discovery of new diagnostic tools and treatments by using a multidisciplinary, highly collaborative, "bench-to-bedside" approach. It also deals with personalized medicine — medical solutions based on patient-specific conditions.
Outcomes:
The SJTU-Yale Joint Center aims to lead the world in translational medicine research, striving for breakthroughs in cancer, cardiovascular disease and metabolic disease by translating laboratory findings into diagnostic tools, medicines, procedures, policies and education. The immediate task for the center is to establish a research body for biological statistics, a pillar of translational medicine. According to SJTU, complementary work will be carried out based on the partners' individual strengths. More basic research and laboratory work will be done at Yale, while SJTU will focus more on clinical practices. As part of the collaboration, the two universities will exchange staff for scientific research, education and talen cultivation. A doctoral program on biological statistics will be established within five years.
Government?:
No
Type of Exchange:
education/science
Partners:
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Yale University
Sponsor(s):
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Yale University
Participants (Types):
Professors, students, researchers
Exchange Date:
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Continuing:
No
Location:
Shanghai
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