Nobel laureate visits People's Hospital of Wuhan University

Tech 2023-10-13 20:28:28 Source: Network

Jingchu Network (Hubei Daily Network) - (Correspondents Gong Yuxi and Liu Yu) Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the academy, striving for academic excellence. On the afternoon of October 12th, Professor David W

Jingchu Network (Hubei Daily Network) - (Correspondents Gong Yuxi and Liu Yu) Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the academy, striving for academic excellence. On the afternoon of October 12th, Professor David W. C. MacMillan, the 2021 Nobel laureate in chemistry and outstanding professor of chemistry at Princeton University in the United States, was invited to visit and exchange ideas at Wuhan University People's Hospital (Hubei Provincial People's Hospital).

Nobel laureate visits People's Hospital of Wuhan University. Correspondent provided pictures

Professor David McMillan is mainly engaged in research in the fields of organic catalysis and photo redox catalysis. He has been elected as an academician of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and a member of the National Academy of Sciences in the United Kingdom. Professor McMillan was awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking contributions in the field of asymmetric organic small molecule catalysis. In the field of medicine, asymmetric catalysis is mainly applied in the synthesis of bioactive drugs, such as in the innovative synthesis of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular drugs, antiviral drugs, and anticancer drugs.

Secretary Wan Honghui of the Party Committee of Wuhan University People's Hospital stated that the chemistry discipline of Wuhan University has always enjoyed a high reputation nationwide and even globally. This year marks the 130th anniversary of Wuhan University and the centenary of the People's Hospital. At the crucial moment of celebrating the 100th anniversary of the hospital, the arrival of Professor David McMillan has added a strong academic touch to the hospital's centenary.

Nobel laureate visits People's Hospital of Wuhan University. Correspondent provided pictures

Secretary Wan Honghui presented a souvenir to Professor David McMillan - a calligraphy work featuring "dual virtues and artistic excellence" and a jade seal incorporating elements of the hospital's centennial celebration. He praised him as a scholar with noble moral character and outstanding academic achievements, and made important contributions to the progress of world science and technology.

Secretary Wan Honghui presented a souvenir to Professor David McMillan. Correspondent provided pictures

Professor David McMillan stated that during his visit to China, Wuhan University People's Hospital was the first hospital he visited. He highly praised the development and achievements of Wuhan University People's Hospital, praising the hospital for not only providing high-quality medical services to patients, but also deeply cultivating scientific research and achieving fruitful academic results. During the exchange, he deeply felt the tireless pursuit of scientific innovation and the academic spirit of diligent research by hospital experts and research scholars. The hospital's talent cultivation strategy and innovative scientific research achievements have left a deep impression on it. The continuous growth of high-level talent teams will bring vitality and development momentum to the hospital's development. The cross integration innovation combining clinical and scientific research will promote the hospital to continuously produce new academic achievements and make more contributions to global medical research.

Professor David McMillan presented the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry medal to the on-site personnel. Correspondent provided pictures

After showcasing the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry medal to the on-site personnel, Professor David McMillan wished the development of People's Hospital for better and better, and hoped to carry out extensive cooperation and exchanges with People's Hospital in the future. Professor David McMillan also visited the Cardiovascular Building and PET Center of People's Hospital to further understand the hospital's development, construction, and innovative achievements.

Professor David McMillan visited the PET center. Correspondent provided pictures

Professor David McMillan visited a cardiovascular hospital. Correspondent provided pictures

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