On 6 November, a delegation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine visited Semmelweis University for professional discussions. During the meeting, the two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a long-term framework for further developing educational, research and mobility cooperation. The guests were welcomed by Prof. Dr. Péter Ferdinandy, Vice-Rector for Science and Innovations.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University is one of China’s leading research universities, ranking 27th in the Shanghai World University Rankings and 40th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Its medical school, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, was established in its current form in 2005. Its key research areas include oncology, ageing and chronic diseases, as well as the application of artificial intelligence in medicine.
The delegation included Dr. Shao Li, Director of Academic Affairs Office, Zhao Cheng, Program Manager, International Affairs Office, and Dr. Li Yi, Program Manager, Shanghai-Ottawa Joint School of Medicine. On behalf of Semmelweis University, the meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Péter Ferdinandy, as well as directors Dr. Zsolt István Bagyura, Dr. Roland Molontay and Dr. Tamás Hegedüs, together with staff members of the Directorate of International Relations and Alumni Affairs.
During the professional discussions, both institutions presented their educational, research and international activities. Prof. Dr. Péter Ferdinandy provided an overview of the development and international standing of Semmelweis University, as well as its research and innovation ambitions. Dr. Zsolt István Bagyura presented the use of clinical data in research and the opportunities offered by real-world health data, while Dr. Roland Molontay introduced activities related to biomedical data science, artificial intelligence, and the associated educational and research programs.
The meeting concluded with the official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a new institutional framework for expanding educational, research and mobility cooperation between the two universities.
The delegation’s visit then continued at the Basic Medical Science Center, where the guests gained an insight into the University’s educational infrastructure.
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