Genius translator's vision restored at SAHZU
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2022-07-05
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Left to right: Prof. XU Wen, JIN Xiaoyu, JIN Xingyong (Xiaoyu's Father), HUANG Lina (community worker), Dr. CHEN BinbinA special patient arrived at the Eye Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU) on June 24, and had a new contact lens.The patient is Mr. JIN Xiaoyu, the genius translator whose story swept the whole country five months ago and touched millions of Chinese readers. (Click to learn about his story)Mr. Jin received a surge...
International joint research reveals the efficacy of acupoint hot compress on postpartum recovery
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2022-07-03
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The postpartum period, especially the first few weeks after childbirth, could be a challenging time for mothers, as they experience adjustments to life with newborns, as well as discomfort and stress brought by postpartum urinary retention, contraction pain, breastfeeding concerns and other puerperal complications. Postpartum care is very significant to promote lifelong physical and psychological well-being of mothers and newborns.Acupoint hot compress, with a combination of acupoints and natura...
Zhejiang University and government of Aichi Prefecture sign MoU online
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2022-07-02
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On June 30, WU Zhaohui, president of Zhejiang University, and Hideaki Omura, governor of Aichi Prefecture, signed a MoU on cooperation and exchange. HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University, attended the MoU-signing ceremony and delivered closing remarks. Also present at the ceremony were CAE Fellow ZHENG Jingyang from the College of Energy Engineering, LI Min, director of the Office of Global Engagement, and Prof. YANG Geng, vice dean of the School of Mechanical Engineering. This is t...
Macrophage-evading and tumor-specific apoptosis inducing nanoparticles for targeted cancer therapy
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2022-06-29
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In the past decade, nanodrugs have shown considerable advances for cancer therapy. However, despite the successful application of several nano-formulations, most nanodrugs failed for clinical translation due to their insufficient tumor accumulation, and consequently, compromised anticancer efficacy. MPS, which formed by resident macrophages in the liver and spleen, has been demonstrated to sequester the majority of administered nanoparticles, leading to impeded delivery of therapeutics to the tu...
ZJU holds Summer Postgraduate Graduation 2022
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2022-06-28
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Zhejiang University held its Summer Postgraduate Graduation 2022 on Zijingang Campus on the morning of June 26. More than 5,000 postgraduates will set sail for their new destinations from Qiushi Garden.On behalf of the University, President WU Zhaohui sent his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the graduates. “In the new era featured by the changes unseen in a century and the national rejuvenation strategy, innovation has become increasingly essential to winning the future. In the fut...
Hold fast to dreams, ZJU's Class of 2022!
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2022-06-27
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Zhejiang University held the commencement and degree conferral ceremony for the Class of 2022 on the morning of June 25. More than 6,000 undergraduates successfully completed their studies and will embark on their next brilliant journey to different destinations all over the world.On behalf of the University, President WU Zhaohui extended his hearty congratulations and best wishes to the graduates and delivered an address entitled “Sail in the Galaxy of Shared Destiny”. “Looking back, you hav...
Zhejiang University and Politecnico di Milano ink MoU online
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2022-06-22
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On June 20, Prof. HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University, and Prof. Giuliano Noci, vice rector of the Politecnico di Milano(Polimi), signed a university-level MoU via video conferencing.Vice President He reviewed the fruitful cooperation developed between the two institutions in teaching, research and innovative design since 2012 when the first university-level agreement was signed. “We look forward to amplifying the impact of our partnership based on our common concerns and identif...
ZJU scientists discover the mechanism for EC-induced toxicity in fermented food
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2022-06-16
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Ethyl carbamate (EC) is a hazardous substance naturally produced during the fermentation of food and beverages. It has been categorized as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A) by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). However, fermented food, such as kimchi, fermented tofu, yellow wine and brandy, is very popular among consumers for its distinctive flavor, and its sale is on the increase globally. Nonetheless, the health risk of EC cannot be ig...
ZJU professor helps return a beached whale
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2022-06-16
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A male sperm whale was rescued on the shores of Xiangshan county in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, after being beached during low tide for over 20 hours on April 19. Prof. DI Yanan of Ocean College in Zhejiang University participated in the rescue and sent the whale back to surf together with other experts and rescuers.The stranded whale was first noticed in the early morning by a fisherman who called the local authorities to save the great mammal out of the plight. On receiving the emerge...
2nd Sino-German Forum concludes, green building a key focus
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2022-06-16
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the China-Germany diplomatic ties. As one of the important events in the Sustainability Action Plan: A Global ZJU for Social Good, also called “Z4G” for short, the 2nd Sino-German Sustainable Development Forum was successfully held online on June 10. Themed on “Empower SDGs with Green Building”, the forum brought together 30 distinguished scholars from China and Germany. They engaged in in-depth discussions on low-carbon concrete structures, building d...