We are pleased to announce a successful collaborative visit with the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), co-hosted with RCMI from March 30 to April 1, 2026.
The primary objective was to deepen our understanding of the theoretical and practical applications of Medicine and Food Homology. The delegation, led by distinguished academics including Dean Prof. Hailei ZHAO, Prof. Qi XU, and Prof. Lihong SUN, engaged in rigorous academic exchange with our faculty and MSc Dietetics cohort.
Key engagement points included:
- Facility Showcase: A detailed inspection of our food processing, sensory evaluation, and teaching infrastructure.
- Curriculum Alignment: Strategic discussions on integrating TCM principles into modern dietetics education.
- Joint Seminar: A critical examination of the historical origins and contemporary relevance of TCM in food science.
This visit underscores our commitment to global research collaboration and the integration of traditional wisdom with modern science. Thank you to all participants for a productive and meaningful dialogue. 🤝📚
We are thrilled to wrap up an incredible three-day collaboration between RCMI, FSN and the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM)!
From March 31 to April 1, 2026, we didn't just talk about the future of food—we lived it.
What we accomplished:
Connected: Curated curriculum discussions over a welcome dinner. Explored: Walked through our high-tech Food Processing, Sensory, and Teaching labs. Inspired: Our MSc Dietetics students shared ideas with international experts. Learned: A groundbreaking seminar on "Medicine and Food Homology" led by Prof. Hailei ZHAO, Prof. Qi XU, and Prof. Lihong SUN.Discovering how food and TCM have been intertwined for centuries was the highlight of our week. A huge thank you to everyone who made this exchange so impactful!
