Professor from the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lisbon, Portugal, visits the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences of the University of Macau

Professor Afonso Miguel Cavaco from the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lisbon, Portugal, visited the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences of the University of Macau for in-depth academic exchanges. In addition to introducing the latest developments in the field of pharmacy in Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries, he also discussed the innovative development of pharmaceutical research with postgraduates of medicinal administration, and shared research and academic experiences (Figure 1).

During the meeting, Professor Xin Chen, Director of the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, and Professor Afonso Miguel Cavaco had a comprehensive discussion on how to leverage the integration of teaching and scientific research to promote the research translation and international development of traditional Chinese medicine (Figure 2). In his keynote speech, Professor Afonso Miguel Cavaco also systematically introduced the structure of the scientific research and education system of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lisbon. In addition, he also had in-depth discussion with postgraduate students broadening the students’ academic horizons and stimulating their innovative thinking in scientific research (Figure 3 and 4).

Photo 1: Professor Xin Chen, Director of the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, meets with Professor Afonso Miguel Cavaco

Figure 2: Professor Afonso Miguel Cavaco introduces Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Lisbon, Portugal

Figure 3: Professor Afonso Miguel Cavaco interacts with postgraduate students of medicinal administration

Figure 4: Professor Afonso Miguel Cavaco shares research experiences with postgraduate students of medicinal administration