Qiushi Chair Professor of Zhejiang University

International School of Medicine, Zhejiang University (ISM) operates as a subsidiary college under the administration of Zhejiang University. It is poised to evolve into a premier institution for higher medical education, aligned with the national Belt and Road initiative. The school is led by Dean Huang Hefeng, an esteemed academician from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a renowned expert in reproductive medicine.
International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University (IIM) serves as a hub for scientific research support and translational medicine research. Spanning an area of 40,000 square meters, it functions as the Belt and Road international cooperation base for the National Center of Technology Innovation in Biopharmaceuticals. Recognized as one of the first batch of new provincial-level R&D institutions in Zhejiang Province, IIM includes the Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Future Pathology and Postdoctoral Workstations. It has established an international and cutting-edge research team, focusing on “5+X” disciplines: Reproductive Medicine, Oncology, Regeneration and Aging Medicine, Global Health, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The institute has developed several specialized centers, including those for Reproductive Medicine, RNA Medicine, Oncology Medicine, Regeneration and Aging Medicine, Metabolic Medicine, and Genomics Medicine. Committed to high-level clinical translation and groundbreaking multidisciplinary collaboration, IIM is at the forefront of advancing medical research and practice.
The International School of Medicine and the International Institutes of Medicine at Zhejiang University, together with the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (ZJU4H), form a strategic alliance to build a world-class international medical center. ZJU4H is a provincial, comprehensive, tertiary class-A hospital that seamlessly integrates medical services, education, and research. Directly affiliated with Zhejiang University, ZJU4H boasts a planned capacity of 4,300 beds. It ranks in the top 5% of tertiary public hospitals in China and has the distinction of being the youngest hospital in the country to receive this recognition.
Focusing on addressing national strategic priorities and implementing the double first-class initiatives based on the century-old characteristics of Zhejiang University, this tripartite model is designed to establish an internationally recognized, innovative, and research-driven institute for advanced medical education. The primary goal of this alliance is to explore how local internationalization can spur innovation in medical science. It also seeks to embark on a novel educational journey that prioritizes global engagement and collaboration.

【Position Description】
The Qiushi Chair Professorship at Zhejiang University represents a prestigious academic honor, named in alignment with the university's guiding philosophy "Qiushi," which signifies the pursuit of truth and innovation. This esteemed position is conferred upon professors who have demonstrated remarkable achievements in their respective academic fields and are acknowledged as eminent experts in their areas of specialization. Recipients of this professorship not only contribute significantly to their disciplines but also play a pivotal role in influencing and shaping the academic direction and culture of Zhejiang University. In essence, the Qiushi Chair Professorship is reserved for outstanding academic leaders, symbolizing both exceptional scholarly accomplishment and a commitment to the university's ethos of seeking knowledge and fostering innovation.