Guangdong Provincial First Veterans Hospital visits CityU to promote smart medicine and healthcare development
A delegation from the Guangdong Provincial First Veterans Hospital led by President Zeng Rong visited the City University of Macau (CityU) today and received a warm reception from Vice Rector Zhou Wanlei, dean of the Faculty of Data Science. The delegation toured the campus environment and teaching facilities. Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions and exchanges regarding the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in medicine, healthcare, and related areas, promote research innovation and opportunities for students’ internship and practicum.
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During the meeting, Vice Rector Zhou Wanlei extended a warm welcome to the delegation on behalf of the university and the Faculty of Data Science (FDS). He provided an overview of CityU’s current development and highlighted FDS’s achievements in terms of research, faculty members, and scientific projects. Building upon the existing partnership framework, he expressed the hope to enhance collaboration and exchanges with Guangdong Provincial First Veterans Hospital. He emphasized the importance of establishing a practicum center for clinical practices to foster interdisciplinary development and create opportunities for collaborative projects between the two institutions. President Zeng Rong delivered a comprehensive introduction to the development history, governance structure, philosophy, and innovative research outline of the hospital. She acknowledged the collaborative achievements between the hospital and CityU and expressed her hope on fostering mutual development.
With a shared vision, both parties aim to leverage their complementary strengths and enhance coordination and information sharing for mutually beneficial collaborations. Through a close partnership, they will advance the development of medicine empowered by artificial intelligence, contributing to the national strategy of building a healthy society.
The Guangdong Provincial First Veterans Hospital was established in March 1950. It is a specialized hospital that integrates medical treatment, rehabilitation, and preventive healthcare. It provides medical care and rehabilitation services to severely disabled veterans, while offers services to the general public. The hospital offers comprehensive medical services through its 15 clinical departments, which include the veterans’ epartment, outpatient service, and rehabilitation department. The hospital places a strong emphasis on the development of rehabilitation medicine and has established collaborative partnerships with several renowned medical institutions in China. It has a significant influence and leading position in rehabilitation medicine in the South China region.
The attendees at this meeting also included Zhuang Yong from the Administrative Office of the Guangdong Provincial First Veterans Hospital; FDS’s Associate Dean Andy Liu Wenjian; Prof. Sun Pei from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; Prof. Gu Jia, as well as Wu Gengshen, Liu Chi, and Jing Fengshi, assistant professors from FDS.
