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Professor Yanfeng Luo invited to the matchmaking symposium of the (proposed) Southwest Digital Bio-City project and the Tianwen Chamber of Commerce pharmaceutical industry alliance
Recently, a matchmaking symposium for the proposed Southwest Digital Biocity Project and the Tianwen Chamber of Commerce Pharmaceutical Industry Alliance was held. Professor Luo Yanfeng attended the event as an invited expert. Discussions focused on the overall planning of the Southwest Digital Biocity Project, the development of a smart pharmaceutical ecosystem, digital transformation of the pharmaceutical industry, and industry–academia–research collaboration. Participants exchanged views on pharmaceutical e-commerce, GSP-compliant warehousing, digital pharmaceutical software development, supply-chain integration, and the alignment of academic research resources with industrial needs, exploring new models and potential pathways for digitally enabled pharmaceutical industry development.
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Professor Yanfeng Luo and Dr. Shilong Mao attended an exchange symposium of the Party Working Committee and Management Committee of Mianyang Economic Development Zone, discussing biomaterial innovation and result transformation
Recently, Professor Yanfeng Luo and Dr. Shilong Mao attended an exchange symposium of the Party Working Committee and Management Committee of Mianyang Economic Development Zone, and held in-depth exchanges with relevant departments and participating representatives on biomedical material technology innovation, transformation of scientific research results, and industry-academia-research collaborative cooperation. At the meeting, Professor Yanfeng Luo introduced the team's research progress in biodegradable shape memory polyurethane and its high-value applications, and discussed the effective connection between research results and industrial needs, laying a good foundation for further deepening university-local cooperation and promoting the transformation of scientific and technological results in the biomedical materials field.
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Dr. Shanshan Liu invited to the Oncology Medicine-Engineering Integration Academic Series Conference and gave a thematic report
On September 12, 2026, Professor Yanfeng Luo and Dr. Shanshan Liu were invited to attend the Oncology Medicine-Engineering Integration Academic Series Conference hosted by the Chongqing Hospital Association, and gave a thematic report entitled "Study of degradable polyurethane in tumor radiotherapy localization". The conference brought together oncology backbone professionals and discipline leaders from medical institutions at all levels across the country and Chongqing. The report shared research progress on degradable polyurethane biomaterials in tumor radiotherapy localization, and during the conference, the team conducted full academic exchange with clinical experts and research peers, further deepening the collaborative cooperation between the group and medical institutions and research institutes. Rooted in actual clinical needs, the group strives to advance the transformation and implementation of medicine-engineering interdisciplinary research results, contributing research strength to improving the level of regional oncology diagnosis and treatment technology.
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The Laboratory for Smart and Bioinspired Materials held activities for new-student orientation, safety education, and graduate experience sharing
To help new students integrate into the laboratory, become familiar with the research environment, and strengthen safety awareness, the Laboratory for Smart and Bioinspired Materials carried out activities for new-student orientation, safety education and training, and graduate experience sharing. New students Xuanran Luo, Yikun Wang, Wenzhuo Zhang, Huaining Xiong, Bingying Xiao, and others gave self-introductions; senior fellow student W gave special training on laboratory safety and regulations; and Professor Yanfeng Luo and Professor Xuemei Jiang provided on-site guidance and exchange. Meanwhile, PhD graduates Senior X and Senior Z shared their experiences in study, research, experimental planning, and personal growth based on their own research careers. This activity further enhanced understanding and communication among laboratory members, strengthened awareness of safety regulations, and promoted the inheritance of the laboratory's fine research culture and team spirit.
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