On the morning of June 12 2017, professor David George Lambert from the University of Leicester was invited to implement the 2017 World Famous Scientists’ Lecturing in Hubei. Professor Lambert was appointed as HUM’s Honorary Professor and were presented with the Certificate of Appointment by President Tu Hanjun. In attendance to the ceremony were key members of the Department of Science & Technology, Department of Postgraduates Affairs, School of Basic Medical Science, International Affairs, and the faculties from the relevant academic teaching departments.        

During the appointment ceremony President Tu Hanjun extended the sincerest welcome to the professor from the University of Leicester. President Tu gave a brief introduction to HUM’s characteristics and ideals of international cooperation with the hopes that the professor Lambert and HUM can work together to enhance communication, heritage and friendship.      

After the appointment ceremony Professor Lambert gave two lectures on “Neural Basis of Pain” and “Opioids and Angiogenesis”. The lecture was hosted by Mrs. Yang Hui, the director of International Affairs, and had nearly 300 students and teachers in attendance.

After the lecture, the audience exchanged ideas with Professor Lambert and the academics on their study problems and the clinical application of genetics.