A delegation led by Professor of the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Peking University of the People's Republic of China, Academician Zhang Qiang visited Samarkand State University.

    The distinguished guests were met by the Rector of Samarkand State University, Scientist of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis Rustam Khalmuradov.

    The main purpose of the visit is to closely cooperate with scientists of SamSU, get acquainted with the activities of laboratories, and modern scientific research.

    During the conversation, the issues of conducting scientific research by researchers of the Institute of Biochemistry of SamSU under the guidance of professors and teachers of Peking University, and the establishment of a scientific school of the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Peking University at SamSU, which includes organic synthesis, bioorganic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, and medicinal chemistry, were discussed.

    It was agreed to publish scientific articles in the world's most prestigious journals "Science" and "Nature", and to implement joint projects on topical issues. This project is aimed at creating master's programs in photonics and optical communications at higher educational institutions in Uzbekistan, equipping training laboratories and improving the skills of teachers.

    The next stage of the negotiations will be held at Peking University.

    For information, the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Peking University is ranked in the top 13 in the world ranking and in the top 1 in China. It is worth noting that in October 2015, Professor Tu Youyou of Peking University was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of the drug artemisinin.

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