May 8th.
Gusu University.
Inside a multimedia classroom.
Chen Yu looked at the ten energetic medical undergraduate students in front of him and smiled, "Congratulations on passing the assessment and joining my research group!"
Hearing this.
The students were all very excited.
They knew very well.
The school had allocated 50 million yuan in research funds to Professor Chen.
Joining Professor Chen's research group.
There would definitely be many benefits.
For example, there would be a chance to get a scholarship.
For example, there would be a chance to publish high-quality papers.
For example, they could improve their research abilities and train themselves.
For example, they could build a good relationship with Professor Chen, and later, when they applied for postgraduate studies or went abroad for further education, they could ask Professor Chen to write recommendation letters.
Suddenly…
Chen Yu noticed a familiar female student in the crowd.
This female student was Qin Shuang, the class monitor of the 10th class of clinical medicine (1).
He curiously asked, "Qin Shuang, you are a 5+3 integrated student in clinical medicine. You don't need to take the postgraduate entrance exam. Why are you interested in joining my research group?"
Qin Shuang took a step forward, her belief firm, "Professor Chen, you are a rare research genius.
I have been deeply impressed by your lectures and your articles.
I hope to have the opportunity to learn from you and improve my academic skills when I have the time.
So that I can write high-quality papers and publish them in core journals!"
Hearing this, Chen Yu smiled and nodded.
He got straight to the point, "The research project I'm launching this time is all-purpose artificial blood.
As we all know, the shortage of blood products is one of the biggest problems in the medical field.
Emergency rooms need blood, surgery needs blood, internal medicine needs blood, and patients need blood for rescue.
Blood is precious indeed!
Hospitals usually don't have blood in stock.
Platelets generally cannot be stored in hospitals for more than 24 hours.
Red blood cells can be stored for a few days, but not for long.
If blood is not used by patients within the few days it is stored in hospitals, it will become unusable after a long time.
Therefore, most of the blood used in clinical settings is obtained by contacting blood banks.
At present, blood banks in major cities across the country are facing a severe shortage of blood.
Data statistics show.
Last year, 12 million people donated blood in China, and the total blood collection was around 20 million units.
However, ordinary cities need 1,500 units of blood every day to meet the clinical needs.
One unit of blood is about 120 ml of red blood cells extracted from 200 ml of blood.
To achieve this amount of blood donation.
This city needs 1,000 people to participate in voluntary blood donation every day.
But the blood bank's inventory can only meet the needs of some critically ill patients.
Many large hospitals in China have been forced to postpone surgeries due to blood shortages.
For this reason, half a century ago, the medical community began researching artificial blood, hoping to find a true substitute, but there has been no breakthrough progress.
This research project.
I hope to work with you all to develop truly all-purpose artificial blood!"
As soon as he finished speaking.
The students present were all stunned.
What?
Develop all-purpose artificial blood?
Professor Chen, are you serious?
They had all studied "Hematology".
They knew very well that blood products are mainly sourced from street blood donations.
But every year, in January, February, July, August, and December, they would face a "blood donation off-season".
In hot weather, fewer people donate blood.
In rainy weather, fewer people donate blood.
During winter and summer vacations, fewer people donate blood.
They often lamented.
If only the medical field could have artificial blood!
With artificial blood.
They wouldn't have to rely on voluntary blood donations.
Instead, they could create as much "blood" as they needed.
Unfortunately…
The medical community has been unable to develop truly artificial blood!
Professor Chen Yu, launching this project that is known to be impossible.
Is it really necessary?
…
Inside the multimedia classroom.
Seeing the students' expressions, Chen Yu said frankly, "I know, the road to developing all-purpose artificial blood is bound to be full of challenges.
Over the years, countless scientists have pursued artificial blood.
This is because artificial blood is the "Holy Grail" of the biopharmaceutical industry. It has tremendous clinical value and can solve China's blood shortage.
This alone.
Gives us enough reason to research all-purpose artificial blood.
Even if this research project fails in the end.
Our experience can still serve as a reference for future generations!"
As soon as these words were spoken.
The ten students present regained their hope.
Professor Chen was right!
Whether this project succeeds or not, they will learn a lot.
Chen Yu continued, "You must have all heard of the Sanggar Asia-Pacific Resource Center, right?"
Hearing this, everyone nodded.
The Sanggar Asia-Pacific Resource Center was a research institution jointly established by Gusu University and the Sanger Institute of the University of Cambridge in England in March this year.
This institution houses the Asia-Pacific Stem Cell Resource Center and the Mouse Standardized Genome Function Analysis Platform.
After the cooperation.
The Sanger Institute of the University of Cambridge in England, transported 410,000 mutant mouse embryonic stem cells across the ocean to Gusu University.
It is worth noting that there are only four sets of mutant mouse embryonic stem cells in the world.
In the past research process, when mutant mouse embryonic stem cells were needed, they had to be purchased from abroad. The import time took about 6 to 8 months, which greatly affected the research progress.
With one set of mutant mouse embryonic stem cells arriving at Gusu University.
Domestic researchers can engage in relevant research projects without waiting or importing.
Chen Yu said, "After Gusu University obtained the mutant mouse embryonic stem cells, our research group has been given unique research conditions.
I have divided the development of all-purpose artificial blood into four steps.
Step one, artificially synthesize all-purpose blood and use gene knockout methods to knock out antigens on the surface of blood cells, so that blood transfusions can be performed without typing...
Step two, apply this all-purpose blood to white mice, perform 300% blood exchange, which means replacing all the blood in the body three times. When only 5% of their own blood remains, the white mice must still survive for at least 12 hours...
Step three, perform blood exchange experiments on rabbits, monkeys, dogs, cows, sheep, pigs, etc...
Step four, conduct human trials on volunteers..."
Inside the multimedia classroom.
The ten students in the research group became increasingly excited.
After learning about the specific research plan, they suddenly understood that Professor Chen Yu's launch of this research project was not a whim but was well-considered!
As long as they followed the planned steps and worked steadily.
Maybe one day in the future.
The research group would really have hope of developing all-purpose artificial blood!
…
Seeing the students' excited expressions.
Chen Yu chuckled to himself.
The all-purpose artificial blood project, which seemed impossible to the outside world.
But for him now.
It was actually not that difficult.
First, his medical theoretical knowledge was unparalleled.
Second, his comprehensive medical skills far surpassed those of the members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
Third, he had the Medical Ability Halo buff, which doubled his medical theory, clinical practice, and pharmaceutical capabilities.
Fourth, Gusu University had allocated 50 million yuan in research funds to him, and the school had various professional research equipment and facilities.
With all these factors.
Developing all-purpose artificial blood was only a matter of time.
As for recruiting ten students to join the research group.
He simply wanted them to lend a hand and do some miscellaneous chores...