BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 10, the third press conference for the
2024 World Life Science Conference (WLSC) was held in Beijing. Co-hosted by Hainan University and the China Union of Life
Science Societies, the "One World, One Health"-themed event will
take place from October 19 to 21 in
Boao, Hainan.
At the press conference, Yang Weicai, Academician of the Chinese
Academy of Sciences (CAS) and President of the China Union of Life
Science Societies, explained, "The emergence of new productive
forces represents not only technological innovation but also a
profound transformation in thinking and organizational models. This
year's congress will integrate these forces to create a new online
platform, making the World Life Science Congress an ongoing
event."
The conference will feature a display of scientific
achievements, incorporating leading funding platforms and top media
resources in the life sciences sector. This will empower local
development and drive economic growth in life sciences, ushering in
a new era of scientific progress. The event aims to establish
itself as a benchmark for science, investment, and innovation in
the life sciences field.
The WLSC will consist of five key segments, featuring 43
thematic breakout group sessions, specialized forums, and science
outreach events. The opening and closing ceremonies and keynote
speeches will feature ten renowned scholars from the life sciences
field, including seven Nobel laureates, among them David Baltimore, Erwin
Neher, Barry J. Marshall, and
Randy W. Schekman, as well as
respected scientists Zhijian Chen,
Jiayang Li, Feng Shao, and Qingming
Luo. Over 60 academicians from China and other countries are expected to
participate.
The 2024 World Life Science Conference will concentrate on the
frontiers of life sciences, biotechnology trends, and health issues
of public concern, facilitating high-level academic exchanges and
showcasing the latest achievements. In addition, the event will
support the integration of life sciences with practical
applications, bolster China's
quality development, and elevate its global stature in the life
sciences field. The ultimate goal of the WLSC is to further
promote the prosperity and progress of global life sciences, and to
build a community with a shared future for mankind.
About the 2024 World Life Science Conference
The World Life Science Conference is a top academic event in the
field of life sciences. The 2024 World Life Science Conference is
organized by China Union of Life Science Societies which consists
of 23 non-profit and non-governmental academic societies and is
sponsored by China Association for Science and Technology. The
conference is co-chaired by Dr. Weihua
Wu, Chairman of the Central Committee of Jiusan Society,
Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Dr.
Randy W. Schekman, 2013 Nobel
laureate in Physiology or Medicine. The theme of the conference is
"One World, One Health".
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