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CUHK launches first cross-border clinical trial center in Nansha

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has established its first clinical trial center outside of Hong Kong in Nansha, Guangzhou. This new Greater Bay Area Clinical Trial Centre is a collaboration between CUHK, Guangzhou First People’s Hospital, and Nansha District authorities. The center aims to enhance medical innovation and speed up the adoption of new pharmaceuticals and technologies within the region. Initial research will focus on AI-driven scoliosis screening and stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis. AI

IMPACT Facilitates faster adoption of AI-driven medical technologies and pharmaceuticals in the Greater Bay Area.

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CUHK launches first cross-border clinical trial center in Nansha

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Sun ·

    CUHK launches first cross-border clinical trial centre in Nansha

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has set up its first clinical trial centre outside Hong Kong, teaming up with mainland Chinese authorities to strengthen research collaboration and help develop the Greater Bay Area into an international hub for medical innovation. The G…