MACAO -- The University of Macau (UM) recently hosted the 5th International Conference of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area on Regenerative Medicine, the university told media on Monday.

The conference, held in both Macao and Hengqin, brought together about 400 leading scholars, clinical experts, industry professionals, researchers and postgraduate students from around the world, the press release noted. Themed "Decoding Pluripotency and Reshaping Therapy," it focused on stem cells, regenerative medicine and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Ge Wei, vice-rector of UM, said the conference has become an important platform for advancing regional research and innovation in the field. He underlined that it symbolizes the deep integration and dynamic flow of talent, ideas, and innovation in the Greater Bay Area.

Xu Renhe, associate dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at UM and co-chair of the conference, noted that the event has a particular focus on strengthening the link between basic research and clinical translation and accelerating the transformation of research outcomes into practical applications.