As we welcome the New Year, on behalf of Tsinghua Medicine, we would like to extend our heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all of you who have supported the development of Tsinghua Medicine.

As documented in the report of the 20th National Congress of Communist Party of China, human health is a key indicator of a prosperous nation and a strong country. China must prioritize the people's health and improve policies on promoting public health. Tsinghua Medicine prioritizes national service, focusing on scientific planning, reform, innovation, frontier leadership, and international exchange, and continues to advance with its 4I strategy—Innovation, Initiation, Internationalization, and Integration—pushing forward our mission and vision for medical development.

In 2024, Tsinghua Medicine prioritized the optimization of its curriculum and the establishment of a unique educational model tailored to the needs of the medical field. We have also expanded courses in medical artificial intelligence, public health, and social medicine, with 18 new graduate courses added. Nearly 30 students have participated in exchange programs with renowned universities such as the University of Oxford, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Melbourne. We celebrated the graduation of nearly 400 students, contributing Tsinghua's strength to medical education and healthcare endeavors!

The Commencement Ceremony of 2024

Tsinghua Medicine has continued to enhance the quality of its talent pool. In 2024, we appointed Prof Victor Dzau, President of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine, as a Distinguished Honorary Professor, and attracted top-tier scholars like Profs Yu Jiakuo, Li Yan, Zhang Chun, and many others. Our Profs Cheng Gong and Hu Xiaoyu were selected to join the prestigious Cell Press “50 Scientists that Inspire”. The pioneering work of Prof Hong Bo's team on the Brain Computer Interface (BCI) has been featured in Nature’s “Science in 2025: The Events to Watch For”. Asst Prof Dai Xiaochuan has been identified as one of the “35 Innovators Under 35” list by MIT Technology Review. Profs Wong Tien Yin, Rao Zihe, Zhang Linqi and Zhang Qi were recognized as 'Highly Cited Researchers 2024 by Clarivate. Prof Wong Tien Yin was also ranked 13th in the World’s Top 100 Ophthalmologists in 2024.

Victor Dzau receives an honorary professorship from Tsinghua University

Tsinghua Medicine has worked hard to integrate research, education, and industry, establishing several key laboratories, such as the 'Allergic Diseases Immunology and Drug Development' and 'Intelligent Diagnosis Technologies for Major Blindness Diseases'. We have strengthened our research platforms and achieved a series of high-impact academic publications in top journals like JAMA, Nature, and Cell. Prof Xiao Bailong won the First Prize in the Beijing Science and Technology Award for Natural Science.

Additionally, we have made significant achievements in enhancing our clinical services, with Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital completing its Phase II project and the opening of a new inpatient building at the First Hospital of Tsinghua University, a testament to our commitment to providing high-quality care.

Yuquan Hospital achieved Grade 3 Class A hospital for integrated Chinese and Western medicine, adding six key national and Beijing-level specialty departments to enhance services for patients from China and beyond.

Agreements with Chaoyang District for Huaxin and Chuiyangliu Hospitals, and with Haidian District for a medical park, mark milestones in nurturing talent, promoting health, and driving medical excellence. Tsinghua Medicine and Peking Union Medical College are deepening collaboration in talent development and medical innovation, advancing comprehensive partnerships in healthcare.

Agreements with Chaoyang District, Haidian District

Agreements with Peking Union Medical College

On the global stage, we further strengthened collaborations with world-renowned medical schools and institutions, deepening partnerships with esteemed organizations such as University College London (UCL), Nanyang Technological University, the George Institute for Global Health, and the University of Melbourne. A highlight of this year was co-hosting a series of high-profile conferences which brought together renowned experts from around the world, facilitating rich academic exchanges and discussions on the future of healthcare and medical innovation.

A group photo with Nanyang Technological University

Tsinghua University and the University College London sign a Memorandum of Understanding

During the Tsinghua Medicine: Future of Medicine Forum, themed “Innovating Medicine and Healthcare for a Shared Future” on November 15, 2024, we launched new specialized schools of Tsinghua Medicine, including the School of Basic Medical Sciences, the School of Biomedical Engineering, the School of Healthcare Management, and the School of Clinical Medicine (Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital). More than 100 academic presentations were delivered, attracting over 1,500 participants, including over 100 renowned experts, scholars, and industry leaders from the global healthcare sector, as well as cross-disciplinary professionals.

An inauguration ceremony for new schools of Tsinghua Medicine takes place during the forum

Looking ahead, we will continue to embrace innovation and deepen collaborations with international and domestic partners. We are dedicated to advancing medical education, scientific research, and healthcare services, to contribute to the building of a healthy China and a stronger global healthcare community.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all our colleagues and partners, and look forward to working together to achieve even greater milestones in the coming years.

As we welcome the New Year, we wish it brings good health, happiness, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. Happy New Year!