Wuhan University hosts a meeting with the University of Lorraine on Oct 23 to strengthen medical cooperation.

On Oct 23, Wuhan University hosted a meeting with the University of Lorraine to explore ways to advance Sino-French medical cooperation.

The meeting brought together key figures, including Yuan Yufeng, vice-president of Wuhan University; Gilbert Faure, honorary professor of immunology at the University of Lorraine's Faculty of Medicine in Nancy; Jacques Hubert, honorary professor at the University of Lorraine; and Mariama Traore, head of International Cooperation in Life and Medical Sciences at the University of Lorraine.

Yuan highlighted the strategic importance of collaboration with France as part of the university's international development efforts, with a particular focus on medical cooperation.

He underscored the Sino-French medical program's role as a vital platform for promoting the internationalization of medical education and nurturing high-caliber medical professionals.

Yuan expressed hope that this meeting would boost consensus-building, problem-solving, and the deepening of practical cooperation between the two universities. Key areas of focus include joint training, research collaboration, and the sharing of clinical resources.

The French delegation commended Wuhan University's strong educational framework and the quality of its talent cultivation in the medical field, acknowledging the collaborative achievements to date.

Faure advocated for the exploration of new development pathways, utilizing the strong foundation in medical talent training and research innovation. Traore offered practical ideas for advancing specific cooperative initiatives.

Both parties engaged in thorough discussions to refine agreements and optimize management mechanisms.