The 2nd World Science and Technology of Life Conference opens in Yuhang district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Dec 8. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]

The 2nd World Science and Technology of Life Conference, a gathering of global leading academic scientists and researchers across the spectrum of life science, commenced in Yuhang district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Dec 7.

Focusing on exploration, integration and innovation, the conference presented a treasure house of cutting-edge scientific and technological achievements of life that were made in Hangzhou.

More than 30 academic scientists and nearly a thousand medical experts from home and abroad attended the event and exchanged ideas in a wide range of frontier topics including the development of medial industry, medicine and artificial intelligence.

Life science is one of the development priories of Zhejiang province in recent years, said Gao Xingfu, vice governor of the province.

Top medical talents were also awarded with Shulan Medical Award, known as the Nobel Prize in China's medical world at the conference.

Top medical talents are awarded with Shulan Medical Award, known as the Nobel Prize in China's medical world, at the 2nd World Science and Technology of Life Conference in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Dec 8. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]

The results of Satol (China) Life Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Competition is revealed at the 2nd World Science and Technology of Life Conference in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Dec 8. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]