Asian scientists won the first award in 34 years! Chinese scientists won the highest award in clinical medicine in stroke
On February 6, at the 2025 International Stroke Conference, clinical experts from Beijing were awarded the highest award in clinical medicine in the field of stroke - the "William M. Feinberger Outstanding Contribution Award for Stroke". This is the first time that Asian scientists have won the award 34 years ago.
The International Stroke Conference is hosted by the American Heart Association. The William M. Feinberg Stroke Excellence Award for Outstanding Contribution to Stroke" is designed to recognize outstanding doctors and clinical scientists who have made landmark contributions to the development of clinical medicine in stroke. Nominated by well-known experts and academic institutions in this field worldwide, and the review committee consists of authoritative experts from different countries and regions to review. It is considered to be the highest award in clinical medicine in the field of stroke.
2025 International Stroke Conference Award Ceremony: Please warmly welcome Professor Wang Yongjun, the winner of this year's "William M. Feinberg Award" of this year, to give a speech on stage.
my country is one of the countries with the heaviest burden of stroke diseases. Over the years, our team of scientists has conducted breakthrough research on a series of global problems in stroke prevention and control.
The award-winning team of scientists in Beijing Tiantan Hospital found a treatment plan for the combination of aspirin and clopidogrel in stroke treatment, rewriting global diagnosis and treatment guidelines, reducing the recurrence rate of ischemic stroke patients from 11% to 6%, reducing the recurrence of nearly one million stroke patients in my country.
