Nottingham collaboration on modernising Chinese medicine

PA39/10 The University of Nottingham is collaborating with one of China's largest pharmaceutical companies in an international research initiative. The University is working closely with Tasly Group Company Limited to establish new postgraduate courses in pharmaceutical research and management, and to further develop commercial links between Nottingham and China. It is a collaboration that brings together areas of expertise that will stimulate further natural drug discovery efforts and bring international management skills to Chinese pharmaceutical industrial leaders and managers. It may also bring economic benefits to the East Midlands. Tasly is a world leader in creating modern drugs from ancient natural Chinese remedies. Chinese medicine embodies a sophisticated system of diagnosis, prescription and treatment, with vast potential for modern pharmacologists to create effective drugs based on these age-old compounds. The University is already collaborating with Tasly in the research and development of pharmaceuticals including traditional Chinese medicines, chemical drugs and biologics, educational programmes and contract research services.