On September 20, a significant event took place at HIT as Sir Martin Evans, a British scientist and one of the 2007 Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine, paid a visit to the university and engaged in a face-to-face exchange with teachers and students.
Upon arrival, Sir Martin Evans and his entourage were met by Sun Xue, the Executive Vice-President of HIT, in the main building. Sun Xue took this opportunity to provide a comprehensive overview of HIT. She began by introducing the school’s rich history and unique characteristics, then delved into the construction of relevant disciplines. With high hopes, she expressed that the interaction between Sir Martin Evans and the HIT community would spark more people’s interest in cutting-edge scientific research. Moreover, she anticipated that this visit would deepen the cooperation between the two sides in biomedicine and life-health fields, leading to new progress in cultivating top-notch innovative talents and transforming innovative achievements.
Sir Martin Evans reciprocated with his own sharing during the exchange. He took the audience on a journey through his educational and scientific research experiences, also touching on his roles as the President and Honorary President of Cardiff University. He lauded HIT for its long-standing history and remarkable scientific research strength. Being excited about the visit, he was eager to share his scientific research journey and insights, aiming to inspire more individuals to remain passionate about their careers and strive for greater breakthroughs in related fields.
Following the meeting, Sir Martin Evans made his way to Room 301 of the Student Activity Center to deliver a keynote speech. In this speech, he recounted his life from graduating from the University of Cambridge in 1963 and embarking on his research journey in the relevant field, which ultimately led to his 2007 Nobel win. He detailed the pioneering achievements he and his collaborators had made in gene-targeting technology and even presented his Nobel Gold Medal to the audience. After the delivery, he actively interacted with teachers and students on various topics of interest and left them with an inspiring message: “Dare to scale the summits of science, be dedicated to safeguarding human health, and constantly drive forward the progress and development of the scientific cause.”
The event was also attended by Sir Martin Evans’ family members, representatives of relevant enterprises, and the heads of relevant units of HIT, making it a comprehensive and engaging exchange activity.
Meeting with Sir Martin Evans
Students attending the event in the Lecture Hall
