HU, PKU launch cooperation in cancer treatment research

The University of Helsinki launched cooperation with the Peking University (PKU) of China in research and treatment of cancer, said a press release on Wednesday.

The collaboration is the part of various other cooperation between the two universities.

Earlier, the universities had launched cooperation in air quality research, teachers’ education and jurisprudence.

During the past few years, the University of Helsinki has been looking towards Asia and increasing cooperation, particularly with Chinese universities.

In 2014, the Helsinki University concluded a strategic partnership agreement with Peking University (PKU) covering research cooperation in air quality, teaching and research, law and oncology.

Now the cooperation in cancer research is increasing. The basis for the cooperation has been built through reciprocal visits between the Finnish and Chinese universities.

Professor Risto Renkonen said that the aim is to further increase cooperation.

“The Chinese are particularly interested in biobank sample collections and patient data. We are currently planning our first joint research endeavours,” Renkonen said.