Publisher：School of Basic Medicine and Public Health 

Date: January 26, 2024

In a prestigious accolade for the field of molecular medicine virology, Professor Gao Feng, the esteemed director of the Institute of Molecular Medicine Virology at JNU, has been elected as a foreign academician of the esteemed European Academy of Natural Sciences. This recognition comes after a rigorous selection process involving multiple rounds of academic evaluation.

Headquartered in Hanover, Germany, the European Academy of Natural Sciences stands as a pinnacle of scientific excellence, boasting a distinguished roster of academicians drawn from various prestigious academic groups and institutions. With a membership of 1700 academicians, the academy upholds stringent standards through a meticulous academician replacement system.

The election process for foreign academicians at the European Academy of Natural Sciences entails a comprehensive evaluation encompassing academic achievements, creative contributions, and overall influence of the candidates. From initial recommendation to final Ministry of Foreign Affairs approval, each step, including formal review, defense review, voting, presidium review, notary public notarization, and medal award, is conducted with utmost scrutiny and diligence.

Professor Gao Feng's induction into this esteemed institution not only underscores his exceptional contributions to the field of virology but also aligns him with a select group of distinguished Chinese academicians from institutions like the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This recognition solidifies Professor Gao's standing as a leading figure in the international scientific community and highlights the caliber of research and scholarship emanating from JNU's Institute of Molecular Medicine Virology.