Sechenov University's delegation headed by the rector took part in the opening meeting of the Association of Sino-Russian Medical Universities (ASRMU) which was held at Guangdong Pharmaceutical University (Guangzhou, China) on January 17, 2019. More than 30 Chinese and Russian rectors represented top universities of both countries. 

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The rector’s meeting set the stage for the series of the international events, such as Sino-Russian Conference on treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases, Sino-Russian Symposium on clinical pharmacology, Sino-Russian Congress on innovative training techniques in clinical pharmacology. 

Prof. Guo Jiao (Rector, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University), Prof. Yang Baofeng (co-Chairman of the Association of Sino-Russian Medical Universities from Chinese side, ex-rector of Harbin Medical University), and Prof. Petr V. Glybochko (co-Chairman of the Association of Sino-Russian Medical Universities from Russian side) presented welcome speeches during the opening ceremony.

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“These conferences, as well as many other events of the Association of Sino-Russian Medical Universities, are regarded as an effective platform for professional dialogue of the top Russian and Chinese experts in healthcare & pharmaceutical industry. It’s necessary to note that Sino-Russian Commission for Humanitarian Cooperation headed by both Vice-premiers, highly appreciates contribution of the Association in development of bilateral cooperation in health care. Sechenov University is working on "School-University-Pharmaceutical Industry" project focused on training specialists for pharmaceutical industry, conducting clinical research, creating new drugs, building partnership with key representatives of pharmaceutical business,"- told the Sechenov University's rector. 

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The Association of Sino-Russian Medical Universities was jointly established by Sechenov University and Harbin Medical University in 2014.