Global Drexel Visits China
The end of spring term culminated with many exciting developments for Global Drexel, particularly, the building of international partnerships with leading institutions in China. Three delegations traveled to China with the aim of building new and strengthening existing collaborative relationships. In April, Dr. Charles Haas (Department Head of CAEE), Dr. Jonathan Cheng (CAEE) and Dr. Julie Mostov, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives visited the School of Energy & Environment at Peking University's Graduate School in Shenzhen (PKUSZ) to work out the final details of a Dual MS degree program in environmental engineering. The delegation also participated in the Shenzhen 2011 Low-Carbon Business Development Forum, meeting a number of potential collaborators from local industry as well as Chinese and US research institutions, such as UC Davis and Cornell. From May 5 — 14, Dean Allen Sabinson led a Westphal College delegation, including, Sandy Stewart (Associate Dean), Joseph Gregory (Art and Art History), Roberta Gruber (Fashion Design and Merchandizing), and Julie Mostov. They visited three of the top academies of art in China: The Central Academy of Fine Art — Beijing, The China Academy of Art — Hangzhou, and The Guangzhou Academy of Fine Art, setting the groundwork for significant partnerships, student and faculty exchanges, and research collaboration. In the picture, the delegation is celebrating the signing of an MOU and Exchange Agreement in Hangzhou.
Later in May, President John A. Fry led a delegation, including Wei Sun (MEM), Peter Lelkes (Biomed), Kevin Scoles (ECE), and Julie Mostov to Shanghai and Beijing. At Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the delegation met with partners from different colleges and schools and enjoyed a luncheon hosted by Chairwoman of the University Council, Professor Ma Dexiu. The delegation celebrated the launching of a new dual PhD program in Translational Research with MED-X Institute, in the School of Biomedical Engineering and discussed the start of a Joint Center for Research, Education, and Commercialization (REC). The delegation visited a number of institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Shanghai hosted by prominent Drexel Alum, Dr. Jiang Mian Heng, Vice President of CAS and began discussions about establishing a Drexel presence on the CAS science and technology campus in Pudong. In Beijing, the delegation visited Tsinghua University, where Drexel has a number of alumni and faculty linkages and signed an MOU and Exchange Agreement. As Drexel continues to grow our global network, we welcome and invite participation from all members of the university community.
 Westphal delegation at Hangzhou after signing agreement and exchanging books - Sandra Stewart, Roberta Gruber, Joseph Gregory, Allen Sabinson, Julie Mostov meeting with colleagues at the China Academy of Art Hangzhou |
 Drexel meeting with Tsinghua University - Peter Lelkes, Wei Sun, President Fry, Julie Mostov, Kevin Scoles |
 Shanghai Jiao Tong University - President Fry and Dr. Xu Lisa |
 President Fry with Dr. Jiang Mian Heng at the Chinese Academy of Sciences |
 Drexel's Dr. Haas, Dr. Mostov, Dr. Cheng were hosted at |
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Drexel Delegation to China 2008
In Oct 2008, a delegation of Drexel University visited China. Ms. Abbie Dean - Member of the Board of Trustees; Dr. Elizabeth Dale - Senior Vice President Institutional Advancement; Dr. H. Hun Sun - Professor Emeritus; Dr. Banu Onaral - Dean of the school of Biomedical Engineering Science and Health Systems; Dr. Julie Mostov - Vice Provost; Dr. Joseph Gregory - Associate Professor of Visual Studies.
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Expanding our Cooperation at Shanghai Jiao Tong University - with Med-X Research Institute
The Med-X Research Institute at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), Shanghai, P. R. China, is a newly established institute that focuses on interdisciplinary research on medicine, engineering and physical sciences. The mission of the institute is to conduct cutting-edge basic and translational researches that apply engineering/computer/physics research capacity to solve pressing biomedical problems. SJTU is not only one of the best institutions of engineering and sciences in China, but also has the No.1 clinical medicine in China with twelve highest ranked affiliated hospitals. These unique strengths are the solid basis for Med-X to become a world-class research institute on interdisciplinary biomedical research. During the last year, a number of well-established investigators around the world have joined the faculty of the Med-X Research Institute. The institute is equipped with many state-of-art research facilities, such as microPET/CT, microCT, optical animal imaging system, high-end flow cytometer and real-time PCR. There are five primary research areas and four joint clinical research centers as the follows:
Primary Research Areas:
- Medical Imaging and Informatics (Dr. Yijun Liu, Dr. Yuhong Xu, Dr. Jun Zhao)
- Neuroscience and Neuroengineering (Dr. Guoyuan Yang, Dr. Weihai Ying, Dr. Shanbao Tong)
- Nanotechnology and Biomaterials (Dr. Hongchen Gu, Dr. Paul Dalton, Dr. Jiang Chang)
- Digital Medicine and Rehabilitation (Dr. Kerong Dai, Dr. Ning Lan, Dr. Lixu Gu)
- Novel Medical Equipment and Technology(Prof. Yazhu Chen, Dr. Lisa X. Xu)
Clinical Research Centers:
- Med-X-Ruijin Hospital Micro PET/CT Research Center
- Med-X-Renji Hospital Clinical Stem Cell Research Center
- Shanghai Med-X Engineering Center for Medical Equipment and Technology --- Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Center
- Med-X-Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital Rehabilitation Research Center
Dr. Dov Jaron at Hong Kong University
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Exhibition of Contemporary Chinese Art on World Tour Makes Only US Stop at Drexel University
Ink not Ink
Curated by the Shenzhen Art Museum and an expert panel of Chinese critics and curators, including Fan Di’an, Director of the National Art Museum of China, INK not INK will be the first
survey-scale exhibition of contemporary Chinese art ever presented in the Greater Philadelphia region. More than 80 paintings, prints,
sculptures, and videos by 40 Chinese artists, including renowned figures such as Wenda Gu, Wei Qingji, and Lin Tianmiao, will be presented.
INK not INK will open to the general public on Thursday, April 2, at three different locations at Drexel University: The Bossone Research Center & Atrium (3128 Market St.), The Paul Peck Alumni Center (3142 Market St.) and The Leonard Pearlstein Gallery (Nesbitt Hall, 3215 Market St.). The exhibition will close Saturday, May 9, 2009. The exhibition, which opened at the Shenzhen Art Museum in September, 2008, and moved to the Today Art Museum in Beijing in December 2008, will travel to Europe after it closes in Philadelphia. Drexel University’s resentation of the exhibition and symposium is made possible by the generous support of the Ministry of Culture of the P. R. of China, the Marketing Division of the Ministry of Culture of the P. R. of China, the Shenzhen Foundation of Cultural Promotion and Development, Beijing Zhongwenfa International Cultural Exchange Co., Ltd, Continental Airlines and HSBC. The symposium and exhibition are free to the public.
The Office of International Programs is one of the supporter of Ink not Ink.
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Three Pandas Enjoying Eachother's Company - Photo Credit: Zhang Zhihe
Connecting Drexel and China in an Effort to Save the Giant Panda
This past fall, Drs. James Spotila, Susan Kilham, and Walter Bien embarked on an exciting two week trip through China, making stops in Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, and Chengdu. Arranged by the Global Cause Foundation, the trip’s purpose was to create collaborations with Chinese scientists while opening discussions involving common interests in combating the effects of global warming. Amongst the numerous meetings, seminars, and discussions, the already established relationship in 2007 between Drexel and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding was strengthened. A major chunk of time was spent in Chengdu where Thomas Elzey, Senior Vice President and Finance Treasurer, was presented with a plaque in appreciation of Drexel’s $10,000 donation to the Giant Panda Breeding Base. Drexel’s donation came at a critical time, as these funds will not only be utilized for scientists and conservationalists who work to save the giant panda but also as earthquake relief for the Center.s, seminars, and discussions, the already established relationship in 2007 between Drexel and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding was strengthened.
Two Drexel University Department of Biology students, Dane Ward & LeeAnn Haaf both students of the departments Environmental Science Program, will be leaving for Chengdu China early in April to continue studies on the Giant Panda. This latest research trip will last almost six months and continue to foster the newly formed relationship between Drexel University and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
While in China Ward & Haaf will continue to provide assistance to the base’s breeding efforts as well as focus their research efforts on environmental concerns related to both the Giant Panda and the Chinese public. The students work while in China can be followed on a blog soon to become available.
