Yunnan International Joint Laboratory of Health Plant Resources Development

HPRD Lab
云南省大健康植物资源发掘利用国际联合实验室

We accelerate cross-border plant science to unlock sustainable health resources for communities worldwide. 我们联结全球智慧,共同推动健康植物资源转化造福社会。

Introduction 实验室简介

"Supported by the Key R&D Program of the Yunnan Provincial Department of Science and Technology, HPRD Lab serves as a science and technology innovation hub linking South and Southeast Asia. Hosted by the Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and co-led with Chiang Mai University, the lab unites ethnobotany and multi-omics teams to address shared challenges in globalizing health plant resources and to advance cross-cultural collaboration. Through Sino-Thai cooperation, HPRD Lab promotes knowledge exchange on traditional plant wisdom, facilitates cross-border circulation of health plant products, and co-develops innovative health solutions."

Yunnan International Joint Laboratory of Health Plant Resources Development

Supported by the Key R&D Program of the Yunnan Provincial Department of Science and Technology, HPRD Lab serves as a science and technology innovation hub linking South and Southeast Asia.

Hosted by the Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and co-led with Chiang Mai University, the lab unites ethnobotany and multi-omics teams to address shared challenges in globalizing health plant resources and to advance cross-cultural collaboration.

Through Sino-Thai cooperation, HPRD Lab promotes knowledge exchange on traditional plant wisdom, facilitates cross-border circulation of health plant products, and co-develops innovative health solutions.

Academic Committee

  • Shengji Pei, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences (China)
  • Henrik Balslev, Aarhus University (Denmark)
  • Michael Heinrich, UCL School of Pharmacy (UK)
  • Panee Sirisa-ard, Chiang Mai University (Thailand)
  • Yunheng Ji, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences (China)
  • Minghua Qiu, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences (China)
  • Minhui Li, Baotou Medical College (China)
  • Yanfeng Liu, Jiangnan University (China)

Collaboration合作伙伴

Research Programs科研项目

Topic 1
Health plant resources in China and Thailand
Topic 2
Ethnobotany of selected food-medicinal plant taxa
Topic 3
Quality variation of selected health plant resources
Topic 4
Products development from health plant resources

Study & Exchange学习与交流

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2. Scholarships
2.1 Chinese Government Scholarship

Includes Bilateral Program, China-EU Student Exchange Program. Covers tuition, living allowance, accommodation, and medical insurance.

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2.2 CAS-ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents

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2.3 UCAS Scholarship for International Students

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We welcome researchers, students, and industry fellows eager to advance sustainable health plant resources.

How to Apply

Please send your details directly via email.

To: qianjie@mail.kib.ac.cn
Cc: yaoruyu@mail.kib.ac.cn

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