On the morning of May 30, 2016, the Sino-American Proton Therapy Symposium on Oncology, hosted by Sichuan Friendship Hospital and co-organized by Guangdong Galaxy Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. and MaxiPharm Medical Technology Development (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., concluded with resounding success. Over 300 distinguished experts and professors in oncology-related disciplines from China and abroad gathered at the academic hall of Sichuan Friendship Hospital, elevating the stature of the event through their scholarly engagement.
The symposium received significant attention and support from multiple governmental and academic bodies, including the Sichuan Provincial Health and Family Planning Commission, Chengdu Municipal Health Commission, and Jinjiang District Health Bureau, as well as the Sichuan Provincial Medical Association, Chengdu Medical Association, and Jinjiang District Medical Association. Notable attendees included:
Vice Director Zhang Bo and Vice Director Ou Lisheng of Sichuan Provincial Health Commission
Vice Director Gan Huatian of Chengdu Municipal Health Commission
Director Wan Ke of Jinjiang District Health Bureau
Secretary-General Ding Xi of Chengdu Medical Association
Deputy Secretary-General Zeng Bin of Jinjiang District Medical Association
Vice Director Zhang Bo and Vice Director Gan Huatian delivered opening remarks, emphasizing the symposium’s critical role in fostering international collaboration in oncology. Vice Director Zhang highlighted that the event "established a vital academic bridge for global oncology communities, significantly advancing tumor discipline development and scientific research in Sichuan Province." Vice Director Gan further commended the symposium for "cultivating a robust academic atmosphere, aligning with Chengdu's strategy to advance medical education and research, and reinforcing institutional excellence at Sichuan Friendship Hospital."
The symposium featured three internationally renowned experts in proton therapy:
Dr. Nancy J. Tarbell, Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital
Dr. Jay S. Loeffler, Chair of Radiation Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital
Mr. Stephen L. Spotts, Senior Medical Physicist at Massachusetts General Hospital
These distinguished speakers delivered keynote lectures on cutting-edge advancements in proton radiotherapy, engaging in in-depth discussions with domestic experts to share global research achievements and clinical experiences. The three-hour event concluded with an insightful summary by Professor Zeng Ming, Director of the Oncology Center at Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, marking a seamless integration of academic exchange and collaborative innovation.
This symposium not only highlighted the latest advancements in proton therapy but also underscored Sichuan Friendship Hospital’s commitment to advancing oncology research and fostering international partnerships in precision medicine.
Vice Director Zhang Bo and Vice Director Ou Lisheng of Sichuan Provincial Health Commission
Vice Director Gan Huatian of Chengdu Municipal Health Commission
Deputy Secretary-General Zeng Bin of Jinjiang District Medical Association
Dr. Nancy J. Tarbell, Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital
Dr. Jay S. Loeffler, Chair of Radiation Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital
Mr. Stephen L. Spotts, Senior Medical Physicist at Massachusetts General Hospital
