Chengdu Special

Chengdu fast becoming world biomaterials center Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan province is taking a lead in the world's emerging biomaterials industry as evidenced by its selection to host the ninth World Biomaterials Congress, which concluded earlier this month. Biomaterials: Future is within grasp The doctor implants a smart biomaterial microchip into a patient for controlled release of medicine that accurately targets and kills cancer while minimizing harm to healthy cells. It is not a scene from a science fiction movie, but a medical reality that has just entered its clinical phase, said Nicholas A. Peppas, president of the International Union of Societies of Biomaterials Science and Engineering. 'Biotech Olympics' comes to China for first time As the first Chinese city to host of the ninth World Biomaterials Congress, Chengdu hopes to attract international partnerships and investments in its biotechnology industry, officials said at the opening ceremony of the event on June 1.: SOE to promote technology transfer
A government-funded company specializing in the commercialization of research results is expected to begin operations in August, according to a senior official of the Chengdu city government.
Congress sign of Chengdu's growing biotechnology clout
The ongoing World Biomaterials Congress in Chengdu is expected to further boost the area's thriving biotechnology industry, said Chen Lin, director of the Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Exposition.
Biomaterials forum brings interest in host
Foreign guests to the World Biomaterials Congress held in Chengdu are eyeing more opportunities in the city.
Chengdu growing at breakneck speed
At the heart of Sichuan Basin, an area long known as a "land of plenty", Chengdu is considered by many Chinese to be one of the most livable cities.