On October 31st, Ms. Lin Li, CEO of Excellence First (EFEC), met with Mr. Liu Yu, a key figure at the Institute of Digital Medical Technology (IDMT) at the Shanghai Yangtze Delta Innovation Institute. Mr. Liu holds multiple roles, including Senior Engineer, International Technology Transfer Manager, Executive Director, and General Manager. The meeting focused on how EFEC and IDMT can jointly promote efficient cooperation in the digital healthcare sector between the UK and China.
Key Discussion Points
The discussions centred on the opportunities and challenges currently faced by the digital healthcare sectors in both countries. They also addressed the cultural differences that need to be bridged for successful international collaboration. Specific projects, such as Clinitouch, were highlighted for their potential positive impact on the reform and high-quality development of public hospitals in China. Both parties agreed to further refine their collaboration based on practical application needs and to continue detailed consultations.
About IDMT
Supported by the Baoshan District Government, IDMT is a specialised research institute in the biopharmaceutical field, established by the Yangtze Delta National Technology Innovation Centre in Shanghai. It is a leading innovative R&D platform in China, bridging clinical and industrial applications. The institute conducts comprehensive research on key digital healthcare technologies, covering prevention, healthcare, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. It aims to accelerate clinical research and the transformation of results, focusing on patient lifecycle health management, hospital management, public health management, and medical industry services. This supports the digital transformation of the traditional medical industry and the reform of healthcare service supply.
EFEC’s Commitment
EFEC is keen to leverage the resources of the UK’s local innovation clusters to create an innovative ecosystem with IDMT. By bridging cultural differences, we aim to drive innovation and transformation in the digital healthcare sector between the UK and China. The meeting was facilitated by Ms. Wency Wang of the Nanjing Municipal Commission of Development and Reform.
This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing digital healthcare cooperation between the UK and China, fostering innovation, and improving healthcare outcomes in both countries.
