Global Collaboration in Focus: Advancing Biomedical Innovation through 5th Joint PGR Symposium
Kuala Lumpur, 11 September 2025 – The School of Pharmacy at the 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) successfully hosted the 5th Joint Postgraduate 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ (PGR) Symposium, in collaboration with Srinakharinwirot 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ (SWU), Thailand, and Tianjin 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TUTCM), China. Held in a hybrid format, the symposium celebrated the power of global partnerships in advancing biomedical research and innovation.
A Platform for Ideas and Partnerships
The event brought together postgraduate students, early career researchers, and academic leaders to share findings, exchange perspectives, and strengthen international ties. Discussions highlighted the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in tackling today’s biomedical and healthcare challenges.
Keynote Voices on Biomedical Innovation
Keynote and plenary sessions featured Prof Dr Wang Xiaoying, Dr Goh Hoe Han, and Dr Laura Sadofsky, who spoke on the symposium’s theme, “Innovation in Biomedical Science: from Discovery to Therapeutics”.
Their insights explored the journey from fundamental research to real-world therapeutic applications, underscoring how discovery-driven science, paired with translational approaches, can transform patient outcomes and shape the future of healthcare.
Celebrating Milestones in Collaboration
Now in its fifth year, the Joint PGR Symposium continues to build a thriving research network across Malaysia, Thailand, and China. This year’s edition carried added significance as it coincided with two major milestones: the 100-year anniversary of the 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy in the UK and the 25th anniversary of UNM in Malaysia. Both legacies stand as testaments to the 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@’s enduring commitment to education, research excellence, and global partnerships.
Looking Ahead
The collaboration will continue next year, with the 6th Joint PGR Symposium set to take place in Bangkok, hosted by Srinakharinwirot 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@. The tradition of academic exchange and partnership is expected to grow even stronger, fostering innovative research that transcends borders.
