Cambridge Veteran Joins China's Biotech Push

Former University of Cambridge leader Nigel Slater has moved to a top Chinese university. He will work at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, a hub for China's fast-growing biomedical sector. Slater served as a pro-vice-chancellor at Cambridge for over 30 years. He is an expert in chemical engineering and biopharmaceuticals, which involve using living cells to create medicines. His recruitment is a strategic move for China. It highlights the country's push to become a global leader in scientific innovation. For Slater, the shift represents a major new chapter in his career within a key area of global science.