UM-CUHK Symposium on Chinese Medicine and Immunology held at UM

The Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS) of the University of Macau (UM) held the ‘UM-CUHK Symposium on Chinese Medicine and Immunology 2025’ on 18 January. The symposium brought together experts and scholars from both UM and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) to discuss the latest advancements in the fields of Chinese medicine and immunology.

During the forum, Chen Xin, director of ICMS, introduced the organisational structure, research directions, talent cultivation, and faculty teams of ICMS and the State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine (SKL-QRCM) of UM. He expressed hope that the two universities will further promote exchanges and cooperation in the modernisation and internationalisation of Chinese medicine. He also highlighted SKL-QRCM’s dedication to the ‘Research and Applications of Immunomodulatory Active Chinese Medicine’, which aims to advance the fundamental research, development and practical application of the immunomodulatory property of Chinese medicine.

Ten professors from UM and CUHK gave presentations during the forum, sharing the latest research advancements in the fields of Chinese medicine and immunology, with a focus on the role of Chinese medicine in immune regulation. The symposium promoted academic exchange between faculty and students from both universities, and laid the foundation for future cooperation.