Eleven projects were signed during the China-SCO Sci-Tech Innovation Cooperation Conference on Monday in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization's Sci-Tech Innovation Cooperation Conference opened on Monday in Qingdao, Shandong province, with the signing of 11 cooperation projects covering advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, agricultural sci-tech, new energy and biotechnology.
One of the projects, launched by Qingdao University and Murmansk Arctic University in Russia, focuses on building and promoting a medical support system for places above the Arctic Circle. The two universities will jointly develop medical imaging equipment, intelligent diagnostic systems, technologies for the harmless disposal of medical waste and low-latency secure communication solutions for use in extreme environments.
"The project aims to improve healthcare services and provide medical support for the future operation of Arctic shipping routes," said Niu Haitao, vice-president of Qingdao University.
A CT scanner will soon be deployed to enhance diagnostic imaging capabilities, Niu said, adding that ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging equipment will also be installed in the future to improve the diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases, complex trauma and malignant tumors in the region, he said.
