By Li Han

Staff Writer of the Tsinghua News Center

Dr. Bruce Stillman, President of the prestigious Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) in New York, visited Tsinghua University on April 9 and delivered a speech entitled "Life Sciences in the 21st Century" at the Tsinghua Forum during his visit.

Tsinghua Vice President Kang Kejun had a discussion with Dr. Stillman prior to the lecture. He briefed Sr. Stillman on recent advances at Tsinghua, especially its research and academic development. The two expressed their hope that they could promote further collaboration in the coming years.

In his speech, Dr. Stillman shared with the students his understanding and prospect for life sciences in the 21st century. He also commented on cooperation between CSHL and China.

Dr. Stillman answered questions from the students after his speech, which was hosted by Professor Luo Yongzhang from Tsinghua's School of Life Sciences.

Dr. Stillman has been Director of the Cancer Center at Cold Spring Harbor since 1992. In 1994 he succeeded Dr. James D. Watson as Director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and he was appointed its President in 2003.

(Photo by Guo Haijun)