An organoid is a miniaturized and simplified model of an organ created in vitro, designed to replicate the functional, structural, and biological complexity of that organ. In recent years, organoids have been widely used to study human tissues and organs. In general, the maturation of tissues and organs, as well as the normal functioning of the human body, depends on the crosstalk among different ...

Led by Oron Shagrir, vice president of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI), a delegation from HUJI visited ShanghaiTech University on December 4. Jiang Ge, vice president of ShanghaiTech, warmly welcomed the guests. The visit aimed to deepen collaboration in areas including faculty and student exchanges and research projects.Fifth to the left: Jiang Ge; sixth to the left: Oron ShagrirDu...

ShanghaiTech University and the Publications Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) are proud to announce the launch of Photon Science, a peer-reviewed, open access journal that will publish photon-based scientific research and technical innovations. This marks the second publishing collaboration between the two organizations, following the successful launch of Accounts of Materials Resea...

The “Forum on Applications of Electron Microscopy Imaging Technology in Materials and Cultural Heritage Conservation,” hosted by ShanghaiTech University, was held from November 15 to 18 in Xi’an, a city renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage. This forum focused on electron microscopy (EM) imaging technology and archaeological science, fostering interdisciplinary academic discussion...

On November 25, a delegation led by Yokoshima Naohiko, president of Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), and Ono Soichiro, director of NEDO’s Beijing Office, visited ShanghaiTech University. They were warmly received by Zhu Zhiyuan and Jiang Ge, vice presidents of ShanghaiTech University. Jiang Ge provided an overview of ShanghaiTech, highlighti...

The leadership of Pearl Studio, a renowned international animation company and a member of the China Media Capital Group (CMC), visited ShanghaiTech University on November 21. They came to explore the possibility of cooperating with ShanghaiTech in cultivating animation talent and scientific research collaborations. President Feng Donglai expressed a warm welcome to the Pearl Studio delegation. Bo...

On November 12, 2024, Associate Professor Li Xiajun’s laboratory in the School of Life Science and Technology in ShanghaiTech University  published a new study to further elucidate de novo and maintenance DNA methylation by DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) in post-implantation embryos. This research was published in a paper titled “Regulation of de novo and maintenance DNA methylation by DNA ...

On the afternoon of November 11, ShanghaiTech welcomed Professor Pierre Agostini, the 2023 Nobel Prize Winner in Physics, as the distinguished speaker for the fourth edition of this year’s “ShanghaiTech Lecture.” In his talk, Professor Agostini shared insights into the frontiers of attosecond physics and his pioneering research journey. His passion for and commitment to scientific discover...

On the evening of November 13, the Conference Center at ShanghaiTech University welcomed an audience of over 800 for a special chamber-music concert jointly performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra. This performance marked the Philadelphia Orchestra’s return to the campus following their 2023 China tour, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of its hist...

For centuries, the observation and study of rapid motion have driven humanity’s understanding of natural phenomena and promoted scientific advancement. Attosecond light pulse technology, a “high-speed camera” for observing the microscopic world, enables to capture ultra-fast processes such as electron movement or energy changes, marking great significance in advancing scientific progress. ...

Nature produces colors in several different ways, from the vibrant blues of a morpho butterfly’s wings to the iridescent hues of an opal and the ever-changing colors of a chameleon’s skin. These fascinating colorations, known as structural colors, result from the diffraction of light from nanostructures. After millions of years of evolution, the structural colors have long captivated scient...

On November 6 and 7, Professor Rosario Rizzuto, President of the National Center for Gene Therapy and Drugs based on RNA Technology, in Italy, visited ShanghaiTech. Professor Rizzuto served as the Rector of the University of Padua from 2015 to 2021, and currently leads its Department of Biomedical Sciences. The comprehensive two-day program was designed to provide Professor Rizzuto with ...

The global final of the 21st International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM) concluded in Paris on October 25. The team “ShanghaiTech-China” from ShanghaiTech University competed alongside over 450 teams from around the world and stood out as the gold medal winner for their project “PACIFY.” This year, the team was guided by Professor Shen Wei from the School of Life Science an...

On October 28, a delegation from Springer Nature led by Frank Vrancken Peeters, Chief Executive Officer, visited ShanghaiTech University. They were warmly welcomed by Jiang Mianheng, Chair of the University Governing Board, and Jiang Ge, Vice President. The delegation also included Arnout Jacobs, President of Greater China; Xiaohong Helena Yang, Vice President for Government and Academic Affairs; ...