Which Industry Masters Will Be Present At The Challenges & Opportunities in Chinese Medicine Conference 2024?

Head of the UCL Centre for Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy at the UCL School of Pharmacy, is a distinguished pharmacognosist, biologist, and anthropologist renowned for his interdisciplinary research on medicinal and food plants, cultural and natural sciences interface, and extensive editorial roles in leading journals.

He will chair the presentations and round-table discussion at The Challenges & Opportunities in Chinese Medicine Conference 2024.

Specialising in teaching Ancient and Medieval history of China, she focuses on specialist modules in the History of Asian Medicine and Classical Chinese medicine, while her research explores the social and cultural origins of acupuncture and therapeutic exercise, with a keen interest in the transmission of scientific knowledge along the Silk Roads.

A distinguished molecular biologist renowned for ground-breaking cancer research and targeted therapy development. He has received numerous accolades including being elected as an Academician of Academia Sinica and receiving the Outstanding Breast Cancer Research Award from the Breast Cancer Foundation in Taiwan.

An eminent figure in integrative medicine and pharmacology, holding esteemed positions like Senior Counsellor of Shanghai Municipal Government and directing key research centres. His work merges traditional Chinese and Western medicine, earning him accolades such as the State Council Allowance of China.

A renowned physician-scientist with dual clinical training in Biomedical and Chinese medicine, is a leading advocate for integrating Chinese medicine into conventional care, with notable achievements including prestigious awards, recognition as one of the “World’s Top 2% Scientists,” and innovative pedagogical practices in Chinese medicine.

A prominent figure in Chinese Medicine, Pharmacology, and Phytochemistry, recognised as a “Highly Cited Chinese Researcher” and rankings in the “Top 2% of Scientists” globally by Stanford University. He has published extensively, delivered numerous international lectures, and holds key editorial positions in prestigious scientific journals.

A Senior Project Officer at University College London, specialising in pharmacognosy and phytotherapy. With a PhD in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences from UCL, a MSc in Pharmacognosy and a BPharm in Pharmacy, she is dedicated to advancing research culture and innovation, she is committed to driving impactful advancements in the field.

An expert in ethnopharmacology, he obtained his PhD from University College London in 2014, specialising in researching herbal medicine safety, quality, and effectiveness. Active in various projects, he’s affiliated with prestigious organisations like The British Pharmacopoeia expert advisory group and The Royal Society of Chemistry.

He will kickoff the afternoon presentations at The Challenges & Opportunities in Chinese Medicine Conference 2024.

An esteemed Research Fellow and Deputy Director at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is renowned for his innovative research in the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine in digestive system diseases, with over 30 SCI papers published in prestigious journals and numerous awards recognising his contributions to the field.

A distinguished Professor of Pharmacognosy at China Medical University with a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago, celebrated for his profound contributions to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and serving on prestigious international expert panels for USP and EDQM, while being recognised as one of the world’s top scientists in TCM research.

Jingyi graduated with a Bsc in Pharmacy in 2020 from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese medicine. Jingyi worked on an MRes project with Prof. Michael Heinrich at UCL School of Pharmacy. After that, Jingyi continued research, working on a PhD project on transdermal delivery of natural product with Dr. Majella Lane at UCL School of Pharmacy.

A PhD student at University College London’s School of Pharmacy, specialising in exploring the wound healing properties of medicinal plants. With a background in Biosciences and Pharmacology, she’s published research on treating chronic wounds using photoactive metabolites. Her expertise include cell work and molecular biology skills.

A chief physician and professor at Longhua Hospital, is renowned for his expertise in acupuncture treatment and research on neurological diseases, chronic pain, and immune-related conditions. He holds key positions in prestigious associations. He has received numerous accolades and achievement awards, with over 150 academic papers published.

A distinguished Professor and Associate Dean, recognised for his leadership in the International Master Programme in Acupuncture, extensive research in electroacupuncture, and numerous awards, including the Outstanding Research Award of Physician Zhang Butao and The Outstanding Professor of China Medical University.