French pharmaceutical company Servier has joined forces with Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), a leading academic institution in China, to include HUST’s PhD students in the Servier Highlighting Innovation through its NEtwork of PhD students and Post-Docs (SHINEDocs) program. This strategic partnership aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and therapeutic innovation, addressing unmet medical needs by combining academic expertise with industry resources.
The collaboration will initially concentrate on nurturing doctoral students specializing in basic research related to oncology and neurological disorders. Over the next three years, HUST’s PhD candidates will be integrated into the global SHINEDocs program, which is funded by Servier. The SHINEDocs initiative unites top young researchers from across the globe, including doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers. With over 70 members from more than 10 countries, this marks the first time the SHINEDocs project has been implemented in China.
HUST’s doctoral students will engage in a variety of innovative collaborative projects and will also participate in SHINEDocs’ local initiatives in China. This integration of academic talent into the international research community is expected to accelerate the development, introduction, and marketing of novel drugs for cancer and neurological diseases.- Flcube.com
