On January 20, Frank Kirchhoff, academician of the European Academy of Sciences, tenured professor of the Department of Molecular Physiology of the Medical School of Saarland University, Germany, and president of the German Society for Neuroscience, and his entourage visited our university. Principal Hao Haiping, the Office of International Exchange and Cooperation, the School of Pharmacy and other related functional departments and faculties welcomed the guests and had a meeting in the multi-function hall of Jiangning Campus.
President Hao Haiping firstly delivered a welcome speech. He warmly welcomed the visit of Prof. Frank Kirchhoff and his delegation, and expressed his gratitude for the warm reception he received when he led the delegation to visit Germany in November 2024. President Hao Haiping pointed out that the Global Alliance for the Development of Pharmaceutical Sciences(GADPS), as an important platform for promoting global cooperation in pharmacy education and research, provides important support for transnational cooperation, integration of scientific research resources, technical exchanges and talent cultivation.
At the meeting, President Hao, on behalf of the university, presented Professor Frank Kirchhoff with an honorary professorship and unveiled the plaque for the Pharmaceutical Research Center for Gender-specific Biology and Medicine together with the guests.
Prof. Frank Kirchhoff highly affirmed the research progress and future development plan of our university. Both sides had in-depth exchanges and discussions on the details of cooperation, such as organizing the Sino-German Bilateral Forum and joint training of students this year, and reached a broad consensus.
During the meeting, Prof. Frank Kirchhoff gave a lecture on Neuron-glia communication and brain function - sex/gender-specific differences make an impact. Afterwards, Prof. Frank Kirchhoff and his delegation also visited the State Key Laboratory of Multi-target Natural Medicines and the Museum of Pharmacy.
Speech by President Hao Haiping
Presentation by Prof. Frank Kirchhoff
Honorary Professor Conferment Ceremony
Inauguration of Pharmaceutical Research Center for Gender-specific Biology and Medicine