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Cancer scientist Wan Fengyi moves to Zhejiang University in China

Former Johns Hopkins professor Wan Fengyi has taken a full-time chair position at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou this month.

US prize-winning cancer scientist Wan Fengyi joins China’s Zhejiang University
File photo US prize-winning cancer scientist Wan Fengyi joins China’s Zhejiang University Photo: South China Morning Post

New role and research focus

Wan Fengyi previously taught at the Bloomberg School of Public Health before relocating to China. His work connects stomach infections with higher risks of colon cancer. He now leads a national laboratory focused on blood vessel devices.

Broader recruitment trend

Zhejiang University hired at least five senior scientists from top US institutions this year. Wan is among those who accepted full-time positions at the school. The university updated its website with his new profile details.

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