ZJU and Cornell University sign agreement online
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2020-09-09
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On Sept. 3, Zhejiang University and Cornell University signed an agreement remotely. Present at the virtual agreement signing ceremony were WU Zhaohui, president of Zhejiang University, Martha E. Pollack, president of Cornell University, HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University, and Wendy Wolford, vice provost for International Affairs of Cornell University.“We are currently facing an unprecedented public health crisis. However, this coronavirus pandemic not only poses a formidable ch...
Scientists discover the role of ANG in inhibiting intestinal inflammation
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2020-09-08
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Recently, the research team led by XU Zhengping and SHENG Jinghao from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine discovered that ANG can maintain gut microbial homeostasis by balancing α-Proteobacteria and Lachnospiraceae. Their findings are published in the journal of GUT.Everyone has experienced stomach aches, diarrhea and losses of appetite that make him or her truly feel intestinal discomfort and want to have a healthy intestine. Unfortunately, the incidence of a digestive d...
Nanoparticle-enhanced chemo-immunotherapy to trigger robust antitumor immunity
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2020-09-07
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A research team led by Dr. SUN Jihong from the Department of Radiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine in cooperation with Prof. LIU Xiangrui from College of Chemical and Biological Engineering of Zhejiang University developed a novel strategy combining chemotherapy and immunotherapy to modulate the tumor microenvironment (TME) using triblock copolymer nanoparticles, which enhances antigen cross-presentation and induces the conversion of t...
ZJU jumps in the THE World University Rankings
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2020-09-03
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Zhejiang University continues to make gain in this year’s Times Higher Education World University Rankings, climbing 13 places to rank 94th in the world and fifth in the nation.The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 include more than 1,500 universities across 93 countries and regions, making them the largest and most diverse university rankings to date. 13 performance indicators are calibrated to measure an institution’s performance across four areas: teaching, research, kno...
Interdisciplinary team shined at SensUs 2020
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2020-09-02
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The TruSense team, comprised of 15 students from diverse backgrounds, including engineering, agriculture, chemistry, economics and biomedical science etc. won the Gold Medal and Public Inspiration Award on SensUs 2020 held from August 26 to 28 online.Valproic acid(VPA)is the given target of SensUs2020 assigned by the SensUs Organization. VPA is a kind of broad-spectrum anti-epilepsy drug, which is widely used and leads the domestic anti-epilepsy drug market. However, different i...
A self-adaptive all-in-one delivery chip for skin wound healing
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2020-08-28
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A multi-disciplinary team of ZJU designed a novel self-adaptive all-in-one delivery chip (G:P:Al-Chip) to assemble hybrid polymeric materials and multiple therapeutics within a single microchannel chip to achieve programmed skin nerve restoration based on endogenous stem cell recruitment. Successful in vitro and in vivo applications of this chip demonstrate the promise of utilizing feedback-controlled release systems to facilitate adaptive delivery of therapeutics. This project is led ...
New progress made by the University Press
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2020-08-26
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It is a pleasure to announce that, in addition to the coverage by Scopus, Food Quality and Safety (FDS) is now indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded. FDS is organized by the College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, which is co-published by Zhejiang University Press and Oxford University Press. The journal focuses on emerging and innovative science and technology in the agro-food field, publishing up-to-date research in the areas of food quality a...
A special cohort of students set foot on ZJU’s International Campus
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2020-08-24
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On August 21, the International Campus of Zhejiang University welcomed a cohort of incoming Chinese undergraduates and graduates matriculating at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) for enrollment in the fall of 2020.Many Chinese students admitted to foreign universities were unable to pursue their studies due to COVID-19. Some foreign universities thus introduced a student-friendly policy allowing students to study in other universities in their home country. For example, UIUC...
Summer experiences in a pandemic
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2020-08-21
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It is no better time than the summer break for ZJU students to hone their skills and broaden their horizons through our diverse global exchange programs. Their experience in the summer of 2020 is quite unique. In response to COVID-19, going virtual is the only option and our communication skills are stretched to stay involved with global community and new technologies are utlized to create more personalized and adaptive learning and connections for students. Statistics about online exchange...
Their moments in 2020
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2020-08-19
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Aug 19 is the Doctors’Day in China. In 2020 hospitals, clinics, medical practices, and communities around the country observe the 3rd National Doctors’ Day. In face of unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese medical workers firmly stand on the frontline fighting the virus and saving people's lives. Doctors of ZJU affiliated hospitals have been a strong and reliable force in this battle at Hangzhou, Wuhan and other needed places. Their brave heart and big love blow off the cloud of gl...