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MOU signed between Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Oxford

General Innovation

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between President Jie Zhang (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, SJTU) and Professor Andrew Hamilton (Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford).

The MOU recognise our complementary strengths in the field of Developmental Genetics & Biology. The two universities wish to develop collaboration in these areas for the benefit of their students and researchers.  

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