Researchers develop organoids for secretion of anticancer drug2026-04-20Organoids are three-dimensional cellular constructs generated in vitro from adult stem cells, pluripotent stem cells, or tissue progenitor cells. They recapitulate key structural and functional features of native organs and are widely used in disease modeling, drug screening, and regenerative medicine.On April 17, 2026, a research team led by Professors GU Zhen and YU Jicheng from the School of Ph... READ MORE |
Can heart failure treatment break new ground? Zhejiang University scientists publish breakthrough study in Nature2026-04-16The heart is often called the body’s “tireless pump,” working around the clock to keep us alive. But like any machine, it will wear down. When the heart becomes too weak to pump blood effectively or too stiff to fill properly, the body can no longer get the oxygen and nutrients it needs. This condition is known as heart failure.Heart failure is a major global health challenge. According to the ... READ MORE |
ZUSM scientists unlock potent, addiction-free pain relief2026-04-15Cannabis has long walked a fine line between medicine and abuse. While it has shown potential for relieving pain and regulating mood, cannabis-based drugs are strictly controlled worldwide due to side effects such as tolerance, addiction and cognitive impairment. For years, scientists have sought a solution that could preserve therapeutic effects while eliminating these risks – a truly safe and ef... READ MORE |
Headed for the world stage: ZJU clinches national first prize in Jessup2026-04-15The Zhejiang University (ZJU) representative team achieved a landmark victory in February at the 67th Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (China Rounds). Following a perfect 4-0 sweep in the preliminary rounds, the team broke into the national top eight to secure a first prize and an invitation to the International Rounds in Washington, D.C. Among the standout perfo... READ MORE |
ZJU leads advances in intelligent drug delivery for precision medicine2026-04-10In the era of precision medicine, how can drugs be made smarter and more responsive in the way they work? Part of the answer may lie in an emerging technology known as intelligent and miniaturized drug delivery devices (IMDDDs).On March 26, a team led by GU Zhen, professor at the School of Pharmacy, Zhejiang University and director of the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release ... READ MORE |
Killing two birds with one stone: the dual actions of PLX56222026-04-02A research article, entitled “More than microglial depletion: PLX5622 activates the hepatic constitutive androstane receptor to alter anesthesia and addiction” was published online in Neuron. This study was led by Prof. GAO Zhihua’s group at School of Brain Science and Brain Medicine of Zhejiang University.This study provides the first evidence that PLX5622, a widely used CSF1R inhibitor f... READ MORE |
A strategic move in the 6G arena: The research journey of PhD student CHEN Zirui2026-03-31At Zhejiang University's College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, doctoral student CHEN Zirui is navigating an incredibly complex "chessboard", the deep integration of 6G communications and Artificial Intelligence (AI). From his childhood passion for Chinese chess to his current work in cutting-edge 6G+AI laboratories, CHEN Zirui has translated the deduction, c... READ MORE |
A molecular clue to lifelong health: scientists uncover how fetuses keep growing under low-sugar conditions2026-03-27What if one of the earliest secrets to lifelong health is hidden in the liver before birth?Scientists from Zhejiang University and Xiamen University have uncovered a biological mechanism that helps fetuses keep growing even in a naturally low-sugar environment in the womb. Their findings shed light on how the body protects development in early life and how those same protective mechanisms may also... READ MORE |
Chinese universities forge new AI paths: a commentary by Professor ZHAO Yupei in Vanguardia Dossier2026-03-26Professor ZHAO Yupei, the Vice Dean of College of Media and International Culture of Zhejiang University, published an article in prestigious Spanish journal Vanguardia Dossier. The article, titled “De los avances de la IA a su integración” (“AI: From Progress to Integration”), appears in a special edition dedicated to the theme “El siglo de China” (The Chinese Century), which exa... READ MORE |
DAI Zhijun’s team develop a triple-targeting immunotherapy strategy to boost antitumor response through the CXCL16-CXCR6 axis2026-03-25Cancer immunotherapy has transformed the treatment landscape for many malignancies, but a large proportion of patients still fail to achieve durable clinical benefit because tumors establish a profoundly immunosuppressive microenvironment. In particular, simultaneous immune evasion through impaired innate immune activation, TGF-β-driven suppression, and immune checkpoint signaling remains a major... READ MORE |
Building blocks of innovation: a ZJU doctoral student’s green approach to industrial ozone treatment2026-03-24In the global pursuit of environmental sustainability, the efficient and eco-friendly treatment of industrial waste gas remains a critical frontier in chemical engineering. LIAO Jiahong, a doctoral student from the College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University (ZJU), has focused his research on a promising new direction: electrolysis-based ozone removal and resource utilizati... READ MORE |
ZJU strengthens European ties through high-level visits to Germany and the Netherlands2026-03-23From March 11 to 13, a delegation led by MA Yanming, President of Zhejiang University, visited Germany and the Netherlands, further expanding the university’s network of partnerships in Europe.The year 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the partnership between Zhejiang University and RWTH Aachen University. As a flagship event of Zhejiang University’s “Global Partnership Year of Europe,” the t... READ MORE |
On the frontlines of epidemics: a clinical expert’s 25-year commitment to health and cooperation2026-03-20On March 12, 2026, Zhejiang Province announced the results of its first annual selection of “the most admirable medical workers.” GUO Renyong, head of the Department of Laboratory Medicine of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, was among those honored. With 25 years of experience in clinical laboratory medicine, he has gained recognition for his long-standing w... READ MORE |
Breaking educational boundaries: ZJU introduces cutting-edge AI courses to high school classrooms2026-03-19Zhejiang University (ZJU) is spearheading a transformative shift in pedagogical models for the AI era. Recently, a pioneering "cloud classroom" initiative successfully bridged the gap between elite higher education and secondary schooling, connecting ZJU's premier lecture halls with high-achieving seniors at the prestigious Hangzhou Foreign Language School (HFLS). Through real-time i... READ MORE |