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Citation: Yan Zhang, Luhong Chen, Zijian Guo. Innovative Practices in Interdisciplinary Chemistry-Biomedicine Research and Graduate Education[J]. University Chemistry, ;2025, 40(12): 137-141. doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202509004 shu

Innovative Practices in Interdisciplinary Chemistry-Biomedicine Research and Graduate Education

Yan Zhang ^1,2,, ,
Luhong Chen ² ,
Zijian Guo ^1,2,,

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School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China;
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Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center at Nanjing University, Frontier Interdisciplinary Science Research Center at Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China

Corresponding author: Yan Zhang, Zijian Guo,
Received Date: 1 September 2025
Revised Date: 17 November 2025

The convergence of chemistry and life sciences has become a pivotal driver for groundbreaking advancements in biomedicine, particularly in this era of interdisciplinary integration. This study presents an in-depth analysis of innovative models and practical pathways for cultivating interdisciplinary talents, with Nanjing University’s Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC) and its interdisciplinary research platforms as exemplary cases. The paper meticulously examines the evolutionary trajectory of chemical biology, current research frontiers, and faculty development strategies, highlighting Nanjing University’s distinctive multidisciplinary approaches in areas such as tumor immunology, molecular diagnostics, and AI-driven drug discovery. Through comparative analysis of various educational models adopted by leading Chinese universities, including cross-disciplinary mentorship and laboratory rotation systems, this research demonstrates the remarkable achievements and global competitiveness of China’s interdisciplinary talent cultivation. The findings provide valuable insights for fostering versatile professionals with interdisciplinary competencies at research-intensive institutions worldwide.
- Interdisciplinary platform,
- Chemical biology,
- Graduate education,
- Institutional innovation,
- Industry-academia collaboration
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