Wang Jingli

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AUSTRALIAN Nobel Prize laureate Barry J. Marshall received the prestigious International Science and Technology Cooperation Award in Beijing on Monday, with Shenzhen University (SZU) playing a pivotal role as his primary collaborating institution.

The award is the only one among China’s five major scientific and technological awards that are given to foreign individuals or international organizations in recognition of their achievements in scientific research and contributions to international cooperation.

Marshall was officially appointed as a chair professor at SZU during a ceremony held at SZU’s Lihu campus in Nanshan District yesterday.

Zhang Xueji, vice president of SZU, congratulated Marshall during the ceremony, saying that the award is not only a recognition of Marshall’s significant contributions to scientific research, but also serves as a testament to the collective accomplishments of Marshall, SZU, and Shenzhen in international sci-tech cooperation.

To continue building SZU into a world-class university, Zhang expressed hope that SZU would further promote the development of medicine and related disciplines by cooperating with Marshall and enhancing cooperation and exchanges with international scientific research institutions.

Marshall said that Shenzhen has produced high-quality science, and he is very proud to be able to contribute to this effort.

According to Marshall, Shenzhen provides an excellent environment for talent cultivation, scientific research, and innovation. He also believes that many interesting projects are being carried out.

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