On August 11, Guizhou University hosted the inaugural meeting and first academic committee session of the Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biosafety. Chaired by Ran Longbiao, Secretary of the CPC Committee of the College of Agriculture, the event gathered leading experts including Zhang Keqin, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Wang Qiao, Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand; Wan Fanghao, Chief Scientist at CAAS; and Chen Xuexin, Vice President of the Chinese Entomological Society. Officials from provincial departments of science, technology, and agriculture also attended the event.

“Wang Xu, Vice President of Guizhou University, and Zhang Wang, Deputy Director of the Innovation Platform Management Office of Guizhou Provincial Department of Science and Technology, unveiled the plaque for the Key Laboratory.”

The academic committee is chaired by Zhang Keqin, with Wan Fanghao, Wang Qiao, Chen Xuexin, Wang Jinjun, and Chen Xiangsheng serving as deputy chairs. The 21-member committee includes scholars from institutions across China. The management committee is led by Chen Xiangsheng, with Li Can as executive director.

“Appointment ceremony for the first Academic Committee and Management Committee members of the Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biosafety was held.”

The lab’s establishment marks a significant step in strengthening agricultural biosafety in Guizhou. It will focus on core challenges in the field through basic and applied research, technological innovation, and collaboration with domestic and international institutions.

“The first Academic Committee and relevant leaders visited the Key Laboratory.”

By introducing advanced expertise and resources, the lab aims to enhance local research capacity and develop practical solutions for agricultural biosafety.

“The first Academic Committee listened to the laboratory's development planning report and provided valuable suggestions.”

This meeting not only creates a high-level platform for research but also opens new opportunities for innovation. The lab is expected to accelerate the translation of scientific achievements into real-world applications, contributing to both national food security and ecological protection.

“Group photo was taken at the launch meeting and the first Academic Committee meeting of the Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biosafety.”

Editor: Pang Aizhong

Chief editor: Li Xufeng

Senior editor: Ding Long

Translator: Du Xiaorui