On May 16, 2023, a group of Southeast Asian laboratory medicine experts visited the Laboratory Department and Editorial Department of Ruijin Hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Eleven experts and scholars from countries such as Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Pakistan had in-depth exchanges on the development and construction of clinical laboratories, the application of new testing technologies, the development of laboratory medicine disciplines, and the construction of academic platforms. Professor Wang Xuefeng, Director of the Laboratory Department and Director of the Laboratory Department at Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Vice Dean of the School of Medical Technology at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and Editor in Chief of the Chinese and English Journal, Dr. Chu Jingshen and Dr. Wang Erliang, Deputy Director of the Editorial Department of "Diagnostic Theory and Practice" at Ruijin Hospital, Professor Peng Yibing, Deputy Director of the Laboratory Department, Professor Wang Jianbiao, Head of the Outpatient and Emergency Department of the Laboratory Department, Dr. Dong Danfeng, and other hospital personnel accompanied the visit to the hospital's history museum and various departments of the Laboratory Department. Subsequently, domestic and foreign experts engaged in lively discussions and exchanges, and the meeting was chaired by Professor Peng Yibing.
At the meeting, Professor Wang Xuefeng, Director of the Laboratory Department and Editor in Chief of both Chinese and English journals, warmly welcomed the visiting experts and scholars and provided a detailed introduction to the current development status, key work, and future directions of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the School of Medical Technology. He also introduced the development of the Laboratory Department and the establishment of the English journal.
Dr. Wang Erliang from the editorial department introduced the preparation status of the English journal to visiting experts regarding its positioning and direction, editorial board composition, and future development goals. He welcomed scholars from various countries to actively submit articles and participate in the publication work.
Finally, Professor Wang Xuefeng made a concluding speech. As a tertiary comprehensive hospital with a profound historical background, Ruijin Hospital looks forward to having deeper exchanges with scholars from various countries in the future. In the future, we will aim to create a world-class academic journal, promote the high-quality development and international influence enhancement of Ruijin Hospital, and work together to help build a first-class demonstration hospital in Asia facing the future.
