“Call me Wenhong, not wanghong （internet celebrity）.” — Prof. Wenhong Zhang  is a renowned infectious disease expert and a leading figure in public health in China. As the director of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Shanghai Huashan Hospital, he has been at the forefront of epidemic prevention, playing a pivotal role in combating infectious diseases. Known for his sharp intellect, clear communication, and down-to-earth humor, Zhang has earned high recognition for the ability to break down complex medical concepts into relatable, engaging insights. Beyond his clinical and public health work, he is also a respected academic and thought leader, dedicated to advancing global health and inspiring the next generation of medical professionals.
On March 20, Duke Kunshan University’s Global Health Research Center is thrilled to host Prof. Wenhong Zhang for our next “This is Global Health” Symposium! He will not only lecture on “Fighting Tuberculosis: The Battle to End Epidemics” but also spark an in-depth conversation with students and faculty. Don’t miss it for the Zhang-style mic-down moments!

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Symposium Agenda

 3:00PM-4:45PM, March 20,2025Auditorium, 1F，Academic Building, Duke Kunshan University

15:00-15:05

Opening Remarks

Prof. Fujie Xu

Co-Director, Global Health Program, Duke Kunshan University

15:05-15:45

Keynote Talk

Fighting Tuberculosis: The Battle to End Epidemics

Presented by Prof. Wenhong Zhang

Director, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases

Dean, Institute of Infection and Health, Fudan University Director, Department of Infectious Diseases, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
15:45-16:45

Dialogue with Wenhong Zhang

Moderated by Prof. Fujie Xu

*The dialogue session will be delivered in mandarin and simultaneous interpretation into English will be provided.

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Meet the Speaker

Prof. Wenhong Zhang

·Director, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases

·Dean, Institute of Infection and Health, Fudan University

·Director, Department of Infectious Diseases, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University

·Director, Shanghai Sci-Tech Inno Center for Infection & Immunity

·Vice Chairperson, Chinese Society of Infectious Diseases, Chinese Medical Association

·Associate editor of Emerging Microbes and Infections

Zhang has been engaged in research on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, focusing on precise pathogen diagnosis and new strategies for the treatment of infectious diseases. He established a precision pathogen diagnosis platform and alliance, which greatly improved the diagnosis ability of the cause of unexplained fever and emerging infectious diseases. Zhang has led a number of multi-center registered clinical trials involving MDR-TB, latent tuberculosis, and chronic viral hepatitis. Up to now, he has published over 200 peer reviewed papers in the area of infectious diseases and public health.

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About “This is Global Health! Monthly Symposium Series”

Since 2014, the Global Health Research Center at Duke Kunshan University has organized a series of global health symposium events, inviting leaders, scientists, and industry experts in the global health field to exchange information on the latest research progress, international and domestic development trends, and global health education and practice. By now the center had successfully hosted 199 seminars. Starting in Fall 2024, the series has been renamed and restructured from the “Aegon-Industrial Global Health Seminar Series” to the “This is Global Health! Monthly Symposium Series,” featuring a new format of panel talks and a vision for greater impact.