Since its establishment as a department in 2012 and its official inauguration as a school in 2024, Tsinghua University School of Basic Medical Sciences has achieved leapfrog development as a pioneer in medical innovation. Today, it boasts four world-class disciplinary clusters in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Cancer Biology, and beyond, underpinned by a tripartite innovation ecosystem integrating “disciplines, talent, and platforms”. In 2023, the school earned “double A+ accolades” in both the Times Higher Education China Subject Ratings and the MOE Discipline Evaluation, marking its extraordinary transformation from an academic follower to a global leader.

From 2021 to date, the school has published 523 SCI/EI-indexed papers with Tsinghua affiliations as first or corresponding authors, including 16 groundbreaking studies in top-tier journals 《Cell》, 《Nature》, and 《Science》 (CNS). It has secured 59 patents, completed 14 technology transfers, and generated 564 million yuan in commercialization revenue, demonstrating its commitment to translating discoveries into real-world solutions.

On March 2, 2020, President Xi Jinping visited Tsinghua Medical Sciences to inspect COVID-19 research breakthroughs, clinical diagnosis and treatment protocols, and advancements in vaccines, therapeutics, and rapid testing technologies. During his visit, he engaged with scientists and experts, acknowledging their critical contributions and soliciting insights for national pandemic response strategies. President Xi Jinping’ s visionary guidance and profound support have infused tremendous momentum into Tsinghua’ s medical research community while offering invaluable direction for global public health efforts. His encouragement continues to inspire relentless innovation and dedication to safeguarding human lives.

Rooted in Tsinghua’ s motto, “Self-Discipline and Social Commitment”, the School of Basic Medical Sciences stands at a historic juncture to redefine the frontiers of medicine. Driven by a mission to become the global pinnacle of medical innovation, it pledges to expand the horizons of scientific knowledge and contribute Chinese wisdom to protecting humanity’s health.