Good afternoon, everyone,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Academy of Pharmacy and to congratulate you on joining our Master's programs in BioStatistics, Medicinal Chemistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Today marks the beginning of a journey that connects numbers, molecules, and medicines—a journey from data to discovery.In BioStatistics, you will learn how to make sense of complex information, turning raw data into knowledge that guides sound decisions. Numbers themselves may appear abstract, but with rigorous methods, they become the language of truth in biomedical research.In Medicinal Chemistry, you will explore how molecules are designed and refined to address the most pressing challenges in human health. Each compound you study is more than just a structure on paper—it represents the possibility of a new therapy, a chance to change lives.
And in Pharmaceutical Sciences, you will see how data and molecules converge into medicines that reach patients. This requires not only scientific innovation but also an understanding of regulation, management, and translation into practice.
Though your pathways are different, they are deeply interconnected. Without robust statistics, discoveries may mislead. Without creative chemistry, there would be no new drugs to test. Without pharmaceutical sciences, discoveries would never leave the laboratory. You are each part of the same ecosystem of innovation.
As you begin this chapter, I encourage you to stay curious, to collaborate across disciplines, and to remember that your work—whether analyzing data, designing molecules, or shaping therapies—has the power to impact human well-being.
Once again, welcome. I wish you a productive and inspiring journey ahead.
Thank you.
Lei Fu, Ph.D.Professor, Executive Dean
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)