Chinese scientist Wang Zhenyi receives Medal of the Republic for pioneering ATRA leukemia treatment, boosting APL survival rates from 10% to 95%.

Chinese scientist Wang Zhenyi has received the Medal of the Republic, China's highest honor, for his pioneering work in leukemia treatment. His research, starting in 1979, led to the development of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), which transformed acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) treatment and boosted survival rates from 10% to over 95%. Wang’s methods, combining ATRA with traditional Chinese medicine, have saved countless lives globally and are recognized internationally.

September 17, 2024
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