On June 27, 2026, National Academy of Medicine (NAM) President Victor J. Dzau led a delegation on a visit to CAMS PUMC. President Xunming Ji met with the delegation, and both sides exchanged views on further strengthening strategic cooperation. The meeting was chaired by Vice President Chen Wu.

Group photo of the participants

President Ji welcomed the delegation and noted that CAMS PUMC and NAM are both committed to advancing medical innovation and global health. He expressed the hope that the two institutions would further enhance collaboration in areas such as healthy aging and chronic disease prevention and control, and work together to address global health challenges.

President Dzau spoke highly of the achievements made through the long-standing exchanges and collaboration between the two institutions. He noted that CAMS PUMC and NAM have established a strong foundation for cooperation and expressed his expectation for expanded scientific collaboration and academic exchanges to jointly advance medical innovation.

President Xunming Ji and President Victor J. Dzau exchange gifts on behalf of their institutions

During the meeting, experts from both sides discussed potential collaboration in healthy aging, chronic disease prevention and control, and cardiovascular diseases. Participants included NAM Secretary General for International Affairs Carlos del Rio, Stanford Cardiovascular Institute Director Joseph Wu, China Medical Board Chief Representative Wenkai Li, Fuwai Hospital Deputy Director Xiangbin Pan and representatives from the Office of International Affairs of CAMS PUMC.