Focused on Chinese life science research for 96 years, anchoring the goal of scientific and technological power to make new contributions

Authors

Gexia QIAO, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, ChinaFollow

Keywords

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Zoology, zoology, life science, innovative development

Document Type

Science Portrait

Abstract

The Institute of Zoology (IOZ) is one of the oldest scientific research institutions of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). During its prominent 96-years history, IOZ always serves national strategy and pursues the forefront of science. IOZ has made significant contributions to the discipline development of zoology even life science in China. The major zoological research systems in China are built based on IOZ, as well as several sub-disciplines of zoology and life science in China are derived and flourished from IOZ. IOZ made many critical achievements, including national natural resource investigation, nature reserve establishment, pest insect and rodent management, conservation of rare and endangered animals, reproductive biology and contraceptive medicine. IOZ has nurtured many outstanding scientists and talents in strategic science and technology, including the famous scientist Dr. BING Zhi. IOZ also builds up a batch of research platforms and resource centers leading and supporting development of life science. In the new era, IOZ has always remain true to its original aspiration in serving the national campaigns such as a “Healthy China” and a “Beautiful China” focusing on the major needs of China in the fields of human health, modern agriculture, and biodiversity conservation to carry out basic, prospective, and strategic research and conduct core technological research and development. IOZ now owns two state key laboratories, two national resource centers, one national museum, one national observation and research station, one national and one CAS research facility. IOZ achieves a series of innovative world leading science and technology achievements. In the future, IOZ will focus on seizing the technological high ground by optimizing the layout of disciplines, gathering talents, and creating world-class research facilities and platforms, aiming to lead the continuous innovation and development of life science in China.

First page

1747

Last Page

1754

Language

Chinese

Publisher

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences

References

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Recommended Citation

QIAO, Gexia (2024) "Focused on Chinese life science research for 96 years, anchoring the goal of scientific and technological power to make new contributions," Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version): Vol. 39 : Iss. 10 , Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.16418/j.issn.1000-3045.20240921003
Available at: https://bulletinofcas.researchcommons.org/journal/vol39/iss10/8