Publications Research advances in China improve health globally

With its ancient tradition of herbal remedies, combined with its cutting-edge biomedical research enterprise, China offers unique opportunities to advance scientific discoveries and improve health across the globe. China has been a valuable partner with the U.S. in medical research for more than 30 years.

NIH-funded scientists and colleagues at universities and health agencies in China continue to work together to better understand the cause of illnesses; find ways to improve treatments; and prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. By studying traditional Chinese medicine, scientists have rediscovered valuable therapies, including a botanical that is the best weapon against malaria.