On December 27th, 2023, Peking University Health Science Centre and BGI Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement, focusing on joint research of population cohorts, mutual development of interdisciplinary talent, and the development of an integrated 'industry-academia-research’ model.
The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Wang Jiadong, vice president of Peking University Health Science Centre; Academician Qiao Jie, Executive Vice President of Peking University, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Peking University; Prof. Li Liming, Director of Peking University Center for Public Health and Epidemic Preparedness and Response (PKUPH&EPR Center); Dr. Jin Xin, Chief Scientist and Director of the Institute of Precision Health Research at BGI-Research; and Dr. Zhu Shida, Deputy General Manager of BGI Group.
The signing ceremony.
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Academician Qiao Jie stated that there will be a further focus on the high-quality development of the national medical research and integrated 'industry-academia-research' development model. This will enhance cooperation between industry, academia, and researchers, and promote the continuous innovation and development of medical research and its translation into practical applications.
Academician Qiao Jie presided over the opening ceremony of the meeting and delivered a welcome speech.
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Looking ahead, both parties will leverage innovative platforms to promote the application of emerging life omics technologies in clinical research.