On December 9, the prestigious China Medical Science and Technology Award ceremony took place during the 2023 Healthcare International Exchange Promotion Association's annual forum and academic meeting in Nanjing. Among the distinguished recipients was Professor Liu Hong, who received the 2023 China Young Medical Science and Technology Award.
Established and organized by the China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care, the China Medical Science and Technology Award is a nationally recognized honor endorsed by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Office of National Science and Technology Awards. The award aims to acknowledge noteworthy scientific and technological contributions in the medical and health field.
Dr. Liu Hong, a professor at Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, and holder of a clinical doctorate from Xiangya Hospital, along with a Ph.D. from the MD Anderson Cancer Center and Health Science Center in Texas, USA, was recognized for his outstanding achievements. Currently serving as the Vice Dean of Xiangya School of Medicine and the Executive Deputy Director of the Ministry of Education’s Key Research and Innovation Base for Important Skin Diseases, Dr. Liu has dedicated his efforts to both clinical work and fundamental research in dermatology.
With over 40 published original papers in esteemed journals like Cancer Cell, Circulation, and Nat. Commun., Dr. Liu has demonstrated academic excellence as a corresponding author and first author. His involvement in major research projects, including the National Key Research and Development Program and the National Natural Science Foundation, reflects his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Additionally, Dr. Liu holds 19 national invention patent applications, with 9 already authorized.
Dr. Liu Hong’s contributions have not gone unnoticed, as he has received numerous accolades, including being recognized as a Leading Talent in Scientific and Technological Innovation in Hunan Province. His teaching and mentoring efforts have been honored with the First Prize for Technological Progress from the Ministry of Education and the Second Prize for Teaching Achievements in Higher Education in Hunan Province.
Beyond his personal achievements, Dr. Liu has played a pivotal role in mentoring team members who have been selected for prestigious national and provincial talent programs, such as the National “Thousand Talents Program”, National “Postdoctoral Innovative Talent Support Program”, and Hunan Province’s Outstanding Young Talents and Outstanding Youth Talent programs.
(Reviewed by: Zhou Junnan, Xiang Bo, Huang Zhijun)