China Pharmaceutical University and GoBroad Healthcare Group Establish the "Institute of Statistical Science" to Advance Biopharmaceutical Research and Clinical Innovation
2025-2-13China Pharmaceutical University and GoBroad Healthcare Group jointly held the signing and unveiling ceremony of the "China Pharmaceutical University - GoBroad Institute of Statistical Science" at Beijing GoBroad Hospital on February 10, 2025. This marks another milestone following their strategic cooperation agreement, signifying a deep partnership in biopharmaceutical statistical science to jointly promote the clinical translation of research成果 and the advancement of pharmaceutical scientific research.
Mr. Zheng Xiaoyu, Executive Director of Beijing GoBroad Hospital & Beijing GoBroad Boren Hospital and Executive CEO of GoBroad Clinical Research Center, extended a warm welcome and heartfelt gratitude to the leaders and experts from China Pharmaceutical University for their long-term support. He expressed his enthusiastic congratulations on the establishment of the research institute, emphasizing that China Pharmaceutical University is a leading institution in the pharmaceutical field in China, with strong faculty and research capabilities. This renewed collaboration to establish the Institute of Statistical Science will integrate superior resources, build a high-level research platform, cultivate top-tier statistical talent, and actively contribute to the development of China's pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
Professor Yang Yong, Vice President of China Pharmaceutical University, highly praised GoBroad Healthcare Group’s innovative achievements in biopharmaceutical technology. He stated that China Pharmaceutical University would leverage its strengths in academia, research, and talent cultivation to collaborate with GoBroad in building a high-level research team. The partnership aims to continuously promote the application of statistical research outcomes, establish an open and shared research platform, and foster the mutual development of statistics and the medical field. He expressed his expectations that the "China Pharmaceutical University - GoBroad Institute of Statistical Science" will achieve even greater success in the future.
Over the past year, the collaboration between the two parties has yielded remarkable results, particularly in AI-driven clinical research, the integration of fundamental research with clinical PI-led translational efforts, and the continuous expansion of cooperative depth and breadth. The establishment of this research institute not only affirms their past joint efforts but also lays a solid foundation for sustained advancements in pharmaceutical research. It underscores the critical role of statistical science as a fundamental discipline, symbolizing another significant step in the scientific exploration journey of GoBroad and China Pharmaceutical University. This initiative foreshadows an even closer partnership and more fruitful achievements in the future.
Professor Yan Fangrong, Director of the Department of Biostatistics at the School of Science, China Pharmaceutical University, delivered an insightful presentation titled "Applications and Challenges of the Bayesian Approach in Drug Registration Studies." His lecture provided valuable perspectives on statistical research directions in the pharmaceutical field, particularly in clinical trials. Moving forward, Professor Yan will serve as a statistical advisor for both the "China Pharmaceutical University - GoBroad Institute of Statistical Science" and GoBroad Healthcare Group, empowering GoBroad’s clinical research through statistical expertise and further solidifying the statistical foundation for its rapid scientific advancements.
Additionally, GoBroad’s research hospitals will serve as an off-campus mentor base for China Pharmaceutical University. Dr. Chen Chen, Head of the Statistics Department at GoBroad Clinical Research Center, will be appointed as an off-campus mentor for master's students in Applied Statistics at China Pharmaceutical University. He will collaborate with the Department of Biostatistics at the School of Science to jointly train graduate students in statistical sciences, providing high-quality educational resources that integrate theory and practice, ultimately cultivating outstanding talents to meet industry demands.
In an era of rapid advancements in biopharmaceutical technology, interdisciplinary collaboration has become a key driving force for innovation. With the joint establishment of the "China Pharmaceutical University - GoBroad Institute of Statistical Science," both parties have taken a significant step in integrating resources and leveraging their strengths. This initiative will create a comprehensive platform for scientific research, talent cultivation, and academic exchange, with a strong focus on biopharmaceutical statistical methodologies and accelerating the clinical translation of research outcomes. Looking ahead, both sides will continue to harness their strengths, jointly advancing the field of biopharmaceutical statistical science and making remarkable contributions to pharmaceutical research and development in China and globally.