From May 21 to 23, Duke Kunshan University hosted the core module of the CREATInG Initiative – “Meeting ISO 13485 Requirements for IVD” As the second functional training following last November’s session on regulatory affairs. This module zeroed in on implementing ISO 13485 standards, building risk-based quality management systems, and gearing up the companies for regulatory inspections – all aimed at helping companies fine-tune their quality systems and sharpen the competitiveness in the global market.

April 9, 2026 – The “Co-Creating the Future of Global Health with China MedTech” International Forum was held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Organized by the Shanghai Global Health Innovation Institute and Duke Kunshan University, the event convened leaders from academia, industry, and research to explore how medical device innovation can advance global health. Discussions focused on new opportunities, emerging technologies, and collaborative pathways, with a shared goal of integrating “China Solutions” into global health governance.

The 4th session of the “This is Global Health!” Symposium Series (Fall Semester), hosted by the Global Health Research Center at Duke Kunshan University, concluded successfully on November 21. Centered on the theme “How to Prepare for the AI Era in Global Health?”, the event featured a keynote address by Professor Tien Yin Wong—Professor & Senior Vice-Chancellor of Tsinghua Medicine and Vice-Provost of Tsinghua University (Beijing, China), and an international authority in ophthalmology. Offline attendees included faculty, students, and members of the Kunshan Health Commission Delegation, while a global online audience also joined this interdisciplinary dialog to explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with global health.