University Chemistry ›› 2024, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (12): 23-31.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202401040

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Exploration and Practice on the Integration of Pharmacy Education with Entrepreneurship in the Era of Original Innovation

Hongrui Zhang1, Mingxing Xiao2   

  1. 1 College of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;
    2 State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
  • Received:2024-01-15 Accepted:2024-04-07 Published:2024-12-17
  • Contact: Hongrui Zhang E-mail:zhanghr@lzu.edu.cn

Abstract: Pharmaceutical professionals are pivotal for the innovative and sustainable development of their industry. Cultivating talents who are the forefront of pharmaceutical advancements and equipped with entrepreneurial skills is crucial for ongoing innovation. Reflecting on the current development of China’s pharmaceutical industry and the existing gaps in pharmacy education, this paper proposes several enhancements. These include fostering innovative thinking, instilling a sense of mission, upgrading faculty skills, refreshing course content, diversifying teaching methods, boosting student engagement, and expanding university-industry collaboration. Initiatives at Lanzhou University such as the establishment of a technology-service-entrepreneurship integration platform, collaborative projects between universities and enterprises, industry experts and university professors delivering campus lectures, and continuous curriculum updates with the latest academic and industry advancements, and the creation of an integrated mechanism for cultivating students’ practical abilities through entrepreneurship competitions, innovation and entrepreneurship projects, and entrepreneurship practices, have shown promising results. This study discusses the efforts and explorations in merging pharmacy education with innovative entrepreneurial practices, providing insights and practical approaches that might benefit similar endeavors.

Key words: Pharmacy education, Innovation and entrepreneurship, Talents cultivation, New drug development