Shanghai Jiao Tong visits UTAR

Five delegates from the School of Medicine of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), one of the leading universities in China, visited UTAR Faculty of Medicine and Health Science (FMHS) at UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 30 April 2013.

The delegates were SJTU School of Medicine Vice-Chancellor (Education and Affiliated Hospitals' Administration) Dr Huang Gang, Dr Mei Wenhan, Dr Shao Li, Dr Zhang Chengkang, and Dr Chooi Yuo Hao. 

On hand to welcome them from UTAR were FMHS Dean Emeritus Prof Dr Cheong Soon Keng, Centre for Stem Cell Research Chairperson Prof Dr Choo Kong Bung, Centre for Cancer Research Chairperson Dr Lim Yang Mooi and Community and International Networking Director Dr Tan Sin Leng.

"Our faculty was established three years ago and we are exploring the opportunities of working with other universities," said Prof Dr Cheong, introducing his faculty to the delegates.

"We would like to build a good relationship with UTAR, for it is a young and dynamic university," said Dr Huang, in response to Prof Dr Cheong's request.

After the meeting, Prof Dr Cheong led the delegation to tour his faculty and the campus and a visit to Hospital Sungai Long nearby.

The delegation was on a five-day visit in Malaysia.  They also visited the Ministry of Health.

Established in 1896, SJTU is a prestigious university in China whose student population is about 40,000.

Prof Dr Cheong (left) and Dr Huang (right) during the discussion

Prof Dr Cheong receiving a souvenir from Dr Huang

Prof Dr Cheong leading Dr Huang and other delegates on a tour

At FMHS (from left): Dr Zhang, Prof Dr Choo, Prof Dr Cheong, Dr Huang, Dr Shao, Dr Chooi, Dr Mei and Dr Lim