Author: Guan Wenqing, Wu Li

Publisher: China National Radio 

Date: October 28, 2024

On October 25, the 13th Five Year Plan National Science and Technology Major Project Achievement Conference took place at the Integrated Media Center in Huangpu District, Guangzhou. This significant event marked the official release of the world's first HIV-1 DNA load detection reagent, independently developed by Guangzhou Hailite Biotechnology Co., Ltd. This groundbreaking achievement highlights the progress made during the 13th Five Year Plan period in national science and technology and demonstrates the innovation capacity of Guangzhou's talent pool.

(At the Major Project Achievement Conference)

Professor Wang Tong, a researcher from the School of Life Science and Technology at Jinan University and a Guangdong Enterprise Special Envoy for Hailite Biotechnology, explained that this reagent has been recognized as a major national scientific advancement. It was also featured in the national scientific and technological innovation achievement exhibition, reflecting the importance of the research and development process. The domestic expert team in the field of AIDS played a crucial role in using these research outcomes to update two national guidelines on AIDS detection and treatment. In addition, over 100 real-world research papers have been published based on this work, establishing a comprehensive Chinese strategy for the diagnosis and treatment of HIV centered around DNA load detection.

Professor Jutov, Chairman and Chief Scientist of Hailite Biotechnology, emphasized that the approval of the HIV-1 DNA load test kit represents a landmark success for the National Science and Technology Major Special Fund during the 13th Five Year Plan. He noted that verification from hundreds of experts across more than 80 leading teams in the AIDS field over a decade was essential to validating the clinical value of the achievement. The collaboration among government, universities, and leading scientists was instrumental in this success.

(Joint Laboratory Contract Officially Signed)

Jutov described Hailite Biotechnology as a national little giant enterprise that specializes in innovative technologies. He expressed commitment to leveraging this breakthrough to enhance productivity and quality in the field of AIDS, aiming to develop additional innovative products that integrate with existing industrial and talent chains. The goal is to cultivate a China program for precisely preventing and controlling AIDS based on original research and transformative products, with intentions for global application.

In a significant development, Jinan University and Hailite Biotechnology announced the establishment of the Jinan University Hailite Micro Precision Medicine Joint Laboratory. This collaborative effort was formalized during the press conference with a signing ceremony between the university and the enterprise. 

The newly established joint laboratory will focus on the research, development, and application of cutting-edge technologies related to micro precision medicine detection, specifically targeting major infectious diseases and cancer. The initiative aims to foster collaboration between academia and industry, enhancing research and development efforts through project-driven approaches, and ultimately promoting industrial growth through applied research outcomes. The partnership aspires to achieve breakthroughs in transformational technologies, thereby bolstering China's original innovation capabilities in medical testing for significant diseases.

The conference was attended by several notable figures, including Chen Ying, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Jinan University, Li Pengjun, Minister of the Organization Department of the Party Committee at Jinan University, Wang Tianjie, a researcher at the Guangzhou Science and Technology Bureau, Zhou Qinghua, Dean of the School of Life Science and Technology at Jinan University, and others, all of whom played a role in supporting this impactful initiative.