Therapeutic effect and mechanism of HHT in T-ALL2024-07-22T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) accounts for 15% of pediatric and 25% of adult cases of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Even though allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) may be curative for T-ALL patients, disease relapses often occur, resulting in a dismal prognosis. Therefore, novel agents are urgently needed.On July 5, 2024, Prof. JIN Jie from the First ... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists unveil Legionella’s secret weapon — Dual-function effector protein LnaB2024-07-16With the arrival of summer, cleaning air conditioners is an imperative step, as they often harbor various pathogens, including Legionella pneumophila. A recent scientific breakthrough has shed light on a novel bacterial “toxin” present within Legionella pneumophila — an effector protein named LnaB. This protein serves a dual function. It can actively cleanse harmful molecules so as to aid h... READ MORE |
Sino-US Collaborative Education University Presidents’ Round Table Meeting held at ZJU2024-07-16The Sino-US Collaborative Education University Presidents’ Round Table Meeting was held on the International Campus, Zhejiang University, on June 2. Themed on “For a More Inclusive, Integrative, Innovative Future”, the meeting aimed to jointly promote the high-quality development of the Sino-US collaborative education. Professor DU Jiangfeng, President of Zhejiang University, delivered a keynot... READ MORE |
Grips members explore frontiers of technology and experience charm of Hangzhou enterprises2024-07-15The Global Research Immersion Program for Young Scientists (GripS), co-hosted by universities with exceptional strengths in basic and applied research in the Yangtze River Delta region, aims to enhance in-depth exchanges and collaboration between domestic and international students through joint research internships in top laboratories. While savoring the allure of scientific innovation, participa... READ MORE |
U.S. students visit Zhejiang University2024-07-10A cohort of 22 students from 18 top universities across the United States, including Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of California, Los Angeles, visited Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University.AI Ni, Deputy Director of the Office of Global Engagement at Zhejiang University, extended her warm welcome to the delegat... READ MORE |
New mechanism in MSCs alleviating liver fibrosis2024-07-08The occurrence and development of liver fibrosis (LF) are always accompanied by inflammatory responses and the involvement of various immune cells. Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory treatments hold promise as new strategies for combating liver fibrosis. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a type of pluripotent stem cell with advantages such as multipotent differentiation potential in vitro, low... READ MORE |
Vice President ZHOU Jianghong meets with delegation from Germany’s Schleswig-Holstein2024-07-05On the morning of July 2, Dirk Schrödter, Minister for Digitalization and Head of the State Chancellery of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, led a delegation of 48 representatives from political, industrial, and academic sectors, including Ralph Schneider, Vice President of Kiel University, on a visit to Zhejiang University. The delegation was accompanied by CHEN Yanqin, Deputy Director General of Depa... READ MORE |
Vice President ZHOU Jianghong leads delegation to South Korean and Japanese universities2024-07-03From June 19 to 26, ZHOU Jianghong, Vice President of Zhejiang University, led a delegation of humanities and social sciences professors on a trip to universities in South Korea and Japan. The delegation engaged in in-depth discussions on talent cultivation, research cooperation, and sustainable development with key partner universities. Their itinerary included Yonsei University, Seoul National U... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University wishes you a brilliant future!2024-06-28Not every farewell is graced by sunshine, but each parting is imbued with endless blessings. On the morning of June 23, Zhejiang University held the 2024 Summer Graduate Commencement and Degree Conferral Ceremony on Zijingang Campus.Despite the torrential rain, the passion of youth about the future surged undiminished, warmed by the constant companionship and encouragement of their mentors. More t... READ MORE |
To Class of 2024 at Zhejiang University: Immortalize your radiance at commencement2024-06-27On June 22, the Class of 2024 at Zhejiang University stepped into the sunlight of commencement. It was a momentous day when over 6,000 graduates assembled on Zijingang Campus, standing at the helm of their futures. With hearts full and spirits high, they poised themselves to embark on the grand voyage from the hallowed halls of Zhejiang University, into the boundless expanse of their awaiting live... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists made promising advances in CAR T-cell therapy for GI cancers highlighted at ASCO 20242024-06-17Autologous CAR T-cell therapy, in which a patient’s own T-cells are re-engineered to recognize and bind to specific antigens on the surface of cancer cells, represents a groundbreaking advancement in immunotherapy and is now a standard of care for certain hematologic malignancies. However, this bespoke form of treatment has yet to gain a toehold in solid tumors, owing to challenges such as limite... READ MORE |
Whiffenpoofs from Yale University visits Zhejiang University2024-06-141111MicrosoftInternetExplorer402DocumentNotSpecified7.8 磅Normal0From the melody of the Czech folk song “Aj Lučka, Lučka Široká” and the Mongolian folk song “Four Seas,” to the harmony of the Broadway musical “On a Clear Day You Can See Forever,” the stage was set for an extraordinary fusion. How did the intermingling of Chinese and foreign ballads with contemporary pop songs resonate wh... READ MORE |
The potential of gut bacteria to improve cancer therapies2024-06-13Some gut bacteria can collaborate to promote T-cell action against tumours in mice, raising hopes for treatments.A new study led by Zhejiang University researchers has identified ways by which some microbes might influence cancer immunotherapy, suggesting a potential microbial-based adjuvant approach to improve the responsiveness of immunotherapy. Their results were published in Cell1 in... READ MORE |
Students from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign participated in the Global Classroom Summer Program at ZJU2024-06-12On May 20th, 22 students from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign(UIUC) arrived at the International Campus, Zhejiang University. Together with 8 students from the Zhejiang University, they embarked on a 14-day study journey named the Global Classroom Summer Program.The Global Classroom Summer Program is an initiative program launched in 2024，which originated from Engineering orientation... READ MORE |