Event Recap | U-KT Medical Supports Frontier Biopharma Innovation Forum Successfully!
Event Recap | U-KT Medical Supports Frontier Biopharma Innovation Forum Successfully!
Suzhou U-KT Medical Technology Co., Ltd. was honored to sponsor the "Medical & Device Innovation · Gathering in Gusu | Imperial & Oxbridge Alumni Biopharma Frontier Forum." On May 17, this grand event brought together over 80 industry leaders, alumni elites, and investment experts at the Jiangsu MedPark, concluding with great success.
Event Highlights
Opening Remarks & Alumni Connections
Ms. Gu Yuhua, CEO of U-KT Medical and Council Member of the Imperial College East China Alumni Association, introduced the association’s development. Following this, Mao Yirun, Secretary-General of the Oxford & Cambridge Suzhou-Zhejiang Alumni Association, highlighted the role of alumni networks in fostering global innovation and Sino-British collaboration in medtech.
Ms. Hua Rong, Vice President of London & Partners, shared opportunities for Sino-UK healthcare innovation through MedCity, encouraging more Chinese innovations to enter the UK clinical market.
r. Zhang Chao, Chairman of Suzhou Medical Device Industrial Group, welcomed attendees and emphasized Suzhou High-Tech Zone’s leadership in high-end medical devices, expressing hopes for deeper collaboration with British enterprises and investors.
Alumni Innovation Sharing
- Dr. Tang Liang (Founder, Chengshan Bio): "A Decade of China’s Biopharma: Lessons from the PD-1/PD-L1 Boom" – Insights on navigating capital challenges in biotech startups.
- Ms. Zhen Lin (Director, BDA Partners): "From Lab to Deal: How Medtech Innovations Drive M&A" – Key timelines for translating R&D into commercial exits.
- Dr. Zhao Zhe (Founder, Reforlife Bio): "Engineering Probiotics for GABA Production" – Breakthroughs in live bacterial therapeutics.
- Dr. Xu Yuewei (Assistant Professor, XJTLU): "Crossroads for Young Scholars" – Career perspectives bridging academia and industry.
Roundtable Discussion
Moderated by founders from Huachao Medical, Xinqing Medical, Boying Bio, and Virogin Biotech, the panel explored:
- Choosing the right industry
- Transitioning from technical expert to business leader
- Emerging trends in biopharma and medtech
The event concluded with a vibrant networking session.
About U-KT Medical
U-KT Medical, as the sponsor of this event, specializes in R&D, mold design, and manufacturing for the medical industry. Key capabilities include:
- 1,000㎡ ISO 13485-certified cleanroom (Grade 10,000)
- Full-scale labs (sterile/microbial/physicochemical testing)
- FDA DMF & CFDA packaging material certifications
- End-to-end CDMO services for Class I/II medical devices
Evolution Timeline:
- 2007: Founded as an injection mold maker for consumer electronics
- 2012: Entered medical device sector with high-temperature-resistant components
- 2014: Expanded into ventilator impellers and pharmaceutical packaging
- 2022: Completed 1,500㎡ GMP cleanroom upgrade
- 2023: Achieved FDA/CFDA certifications for drug packaging
"Driving Innovation, Shaping the Future" – U-KT Medical partners with pioneers to advance healthcare solutions.
