The “Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) Symposium on Engineering Science and Technology – Frontier Technologies in Regenerative Medicine,” hosted by the CAE’s Medicine and Health Academic Division, was held in Tianjin on November 5 and 6, 2024.

Nearly 200 individuals attended the event in person, including several CAE Members and officials from relevant Tianjin municipal government departments. Participants also included representatives from the Department of Health Sciences at the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Tianjin Research Institute of Health Sciences under the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS), the CAMS Institute of Hematology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the School of Medicine of Nankai University, and Department Three of the CAE.

The symposium featured a comprehensive program, including an opening ceremony, two keynote sessions, and a forum. Zhang Ling, Vice Mayor of Tianjin, delivered remarks at the opening ceremony, along with Liu Depei, chair of the symposium, and Zhang Boli, Director of the Medicine and Health Academic Division. Four CAE Members and nine experts delivered keynote presentations.

Since the beginning of the 21st century, regenerative medicine has emerged as one of the most promising and dynamic frontiers in life sciences, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding human health. Its development carries significant implications for advancing China’s medical and healthcare sector, improving public health, and enhancing national scientific and technological competitiveness. 

Focusing on the core directions of regenerative medicine, the symposium gathered leading academicians and experts to address the major challenges in the field. Discussions explored emerging trends and new concepts and shared the latest achievements and insights, aiming to further enhance public health and well-being through technological advancements.