The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) recently announced its 2024 funding decisions, and Xiangya School of Medicine at Central South University has achieved remarkable success. As of August 23, the school has secured 287 projects, with a total grant amount of 127.205 million yuan, representing 52% of all awards received by the university.
Xiangya Hospital continues its impressive track record, securing 125 projects and maintaining its streak of over 100 funded projects for the eighth consecutive year. Notably, Professors Lei Guanghua and Luo Xianghang from Xiangya Hospital, Professor Zhang Jingjing from the Second Xiangya Hospital, and Professor Zhou Wen from the School of Basic Medical Sciences were awarded key projects. Additionally, four researchers—Zhou Haiyan and Deng Zhili from Xiangya Hospital, He Yuhu from the Second Xiangya Hospital, and Yuan Fangfang from the Third Xiangya Hospital—received the prestigious Excellent Young Scientists Fund.
2024 NSFC Funding Results for Xiangya School of Medicine
No. |
Unit |
Number of Projects |
1 |
Xiangya Hospital |
125 |
2 |
Second Xiangya Hospital |
71 |
3 |
Third Xiangya Hospital |
26 |
4 |
School of Basic Medical Sciences |
21 |
5 |
School of Public Health |
6 |
6 |
School of Nursing |
1 |
7 |
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
6 |
8 |
School of Stomatology |
2 |
9 |
School of Life Sciences |
8 |
10 |
Xiangya Hospital Haikou Branch |
4 |
11 |
Xiangya Hospital Cancer Center |
10 |
12 |
Xiangya Hospital Children's Hospital |
4 |
13 |
Xiangya Hospital Changde Branch |
2 |
14 |
Furong Laboratory |
1 |
Total |
— |
287 |
Xiangya School of Medicine, aligned with the High-Quality Development Plan for Medical Sciences at Central South University, is actively embracing the national strategy of innovation-driven development. The school has outlined an ambitious roadmap for future research, leveraging its existing strengths to build interdisciplinary and cross-field research platforms. This approach will enhance collaboration between basic medicine, clinical medicine, public health, and biomedical engineering, accelerating the translation of research findings into clinical applications.
To support young researchers, the school has increased funding through the establishment of a Young Scientists Fund, providing opportunities for international training, and optimizing evaluation and promotion mechanisms. These initiatives are designed to inspire innovation and develop a new generation of globally-minded scientific leaders.
Xiangya School of Medicine is committed to refining a fair and transparent evaluation system for medical research, with a focus on the quality, innovation, and societal impact of research outcomes. The school and its affiliated hospitals will continue to pursue excellence in medical science, contributing significantly to the advancement of health in China.
(First Review: Liu Juan, Second Review: Li Ruijun, Third Review: Huang Zhijun)
