Over 300 experts and scholars from China and abroad discuss Chinese medicine and innovative technologies at UM

The 2nd International Symposium on Chinese Medicine and Natural Products (Macao) and the 2nd International Symposium on Pharmaceutical Sciences (Macao), organised by the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS) and the State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine (SKL-QRCM) of the University of Macau (UM), commenced with an opening ceremony at UM. The two symposia have brought together over 300 experts, scholars, researchers, and students from Portugal, France, South Korea, Mexico, the US, Malaysia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao to discuss cutting-edge research and innovative technologies in Chinese medicine and pharmaceutical sciences.

In his welcome remarks, Ge Wei, vice rector of UM, highlighted UM’s strong commitment to research and development of Chinese medicine and talent cultivation, as well as the significant progress UM has made in the industrialisation of Chinese medicine. He added that UM will continue to support the development of SKL-QRCM and promote international exchange and cooperation in Chinese medicine. Chen Xin, director of ICMS and director of SKL-QRCM, said that the symposia provide a platform for sharing cutting-edge research, fostering international cooperation and exchange in the fields of Chinese medicine and natural products.

The two symposia will feature a total of 38 presentations covering a wide range of topics related to Chinese medicine and innovative technologies.