From August 21st to 23rd, 2026, the re-election Conference of the Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and the 2026 Academic Conference were successfully held in Yantai, Shandong Province. This conference, with the theme of "Gathering the Strength of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine to Jointly Create the Future of Geriatrics", brings together experts and scholars in the fields of geriatrics and integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine from across the country to discuss the high-quality development path of the discipline and jointly draw up a blueprint for the development of healthy aging.
The Branch of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine successfully completed its term change, and Professor Liu Deshan was re-elected as the chairperson
On the morning of August 22nd, the re-election conference of the Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and the 2026 Academic Conference were officially opened.
The opening ceremony of the conference was presided over by Professor Liu Deshan, the chairperson of the conference. Leaders from Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Shandong Geriatrics Society and Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine delivered speeches respectively.
(Professor Liu Deshan, the chairperson of the conference and from Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, presided over the opening ceremony of the re-election conference.
(Professor Chen Yuguo from Qilu Hospital of Shandong University delivered a speech
(Professor Li Kejian from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine delivered a speech
Subsequently, the election session for the new term of the Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Branch was presided over by Professor Qiao Yun, the general director of the Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society.
The conference strictly followed the society's charter and the relevant procedures for the election of new terms to carry out all the agendas. Professor Liu Yunxi, vice president of the Chinese Society of Geriatrics, first read out the society's approval on the preparatory work for the re-election of the Branch of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine. Professor Liu Deshan, on behalf of the first committee, delivered a report on the preparations for the change of term, comprehensively reviewing the achievements made by the branch since its establishment in terms of organizational construction, academic guidance, and public welfare services.
The meeting deliberated and voted to approve the report on the qualification review of the candidates for committee members and the election rules for the second committee. The election session was presided over by Zhao Jicheng, the deputy secretary-general of the Chinese Society of Geriatrics. After the election at the conference, the second committee and the new leadership team of the Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society were officially elected. Professor Liu Deshan from Qilu Hospital of Shandong University was re-elected as the chairperson. Professor Wang Wenyu from Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Professor Liu Yan from the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Professor Zhu Haiyan from Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Professor He Hailang from Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Professor Zhang Ying from West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Professor Zhang Yanmin from School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Xi 'an Jiaotong University, Professor Luan Jienan from Shenzhen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Professor Huang Jiaqi from the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, and the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Professor Hu Guojie from the affiliated hospital (in order of the strokes of his surname) was elected as the deputy chairperson. Vice President Liu Yunxi of the General Association presented certificates to the new chairperson and vice-chairperson of the branch. Chairman Liu Deshan nominated the candidates for the positions of general director and deputy general director and presented certificates. The new organizational structure of the branch was officially established.
In his inaugural speech, Chairman Liu Deshan stated that the new committee of the Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society will, under the leadership of the General Association, adhere to the guidance of Party building, uphold the mission of "developing geriatrics and serving the health of the elderly", and continuously promote the in-depth integration of the integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine model into the full-cycle health management of elderly diseases. Help build a Chinese characteristic elderly health service system.
The academic conference focuses on the cutting-edge to discuss elderly health:
The academic conference officially kicked off on the morning of the 22nd, with many renowned experts in related fields from across the country gathering on the spot to share their academic insights.
The first stage of academic reports in the morning was co-hosted by Professor Zhu Haiyan from Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Professor Yan Xiaoyan from the Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Professor Hu Guojie from the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University. Professor Liu Cunzhi from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine shared his clinical experience in treating pain with acupuncture, fully demonstrating the unique advantages of traditional Chinese medicine in the field of pain management. Professor Li Feng from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine presented "Clinical Research and Practice on Timed Diagnosis and Treatment of Insomnia in Traditional Chinese Medicine", sharing the latest research achievements in this field.
The second session in the morning was hosted by Professor Zhang Ying from West China Hospital of Sichuan University and Professor Wang Wenyu from Henan Provincial People's Hospital. Professor Liu Qian from Peking Union Medical College Journal delivered a special presentation on the theme of "Topic Selection and Strategies for Medical Journal Submissions". Professor Tong Zhanqi from the Second Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital delivered a report titled "Elderly Health Care Should Vigorously Advocate the Integration of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine", elaborating in depth on the significant value of the collaborative model of traditional Chinese and Western medicine in elderly health management.
The academic report was carried out in an orderly manner in two phases that afternoon. The first session in the afternoon was hosted by Professor He Hailang from Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine and Professor Li Zhengguang from Qingdao Hospital of Chinese Medicine. Professor Liu Yan from the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University delivered a report titled "Depression is the Leader of All Diseases, and the Heart is the Medium of All Medicines - New Thinking on Tumor Psychological Rehabilitation under the Integration of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine". Based on the theories of "depression" and "heart" in traditional Chinese medicine and in combination with the practical needs of modern tumor psychological rehabilitation, she proposed an innovative path of integrated intervention of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Professor Liu Deshan from Qilu Hospital of Shandong University delivered a special lecture on "Observation and Mechanism Research on the Anti-Prostate Cancer Effect of Sanghuang Huaji Yin", systematically introducing the basic experimental and clinical observation research results of this traditional Chinese medicine compound.
The second phase of academic reports in the afternoon was hosted by Professor Zhang Yanmin from Xi 'an Jiaotong University, Professor Liao Wan from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Professor Luan Jienan from Shenzhen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Professor Peng Min from Shandong Provincial Hospital shared "On the Integrated Application and Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches of Classic Prescriptions in Elderly Comorbidities from the Perspective of Three-Dimensional Syndrome Differentiation of Qi, Blood and Water", interpreting the syndrome differentiation and treatment strategies of classic prescriptions for elderly people with multiple coexisting diseases. Professor Qiao Yun from Qilu Hospital of Shandong University sorted out the academic thoughts and clinical insights of famous veteran traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in treating geriatric diseases. Professor CAI Jianchun from Yinan County People's Hospital introduced his practical experience in the conservative treatment of cervical spondylosis of the nerve root type with traditional Chinese medicine, combining clinical cases.
Subsequently, Professors Dong Jinhua from the Rehabilitation University, Zhou Jin from Shandong Second Medical University, and Zhou Hong from Qingdao University of Science and Technology successively delivered cutting-edge academic presentations. The themes are respectively "Antibody Discovery and Application Based on Bionic Technology", "Research on Fluorescent Probe Design and Medical Imaging for the Impact of Disease MicroEnvironment", and "Current Development Status and Future Challenges of Medical-Engineering Integration in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Diseases in the Elderly", which visually demonstrate the broad development prospects of medical-engineering cross-empowerment of geriatric medicine.
The conference also set up a theme roundtable forum on "New Advances in the Integration of Medicine and Engineering", which was hosted by Professor Zhou Hong from Qingdao University of Science and Technology. Professor Zhang Haiyan from the Brain-Inspired Intelligence Industry Research Institute of Dalian University, Professor Gao Chuangui from Zhisu Times Information Technology (Jinan) Co., LTD., Professor Li Ruijian from the Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Professor Mu Yuejun from Yantai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Professor Liu Xinli from Qilu University of Technology, Professor Zhou Jin from Shandong Second Medical University, Professor Zhang Guangyao from Qingdao University and other experts In-depth discussions were held on the innovative application of medical-engineering integration in the field of geriatrics, and the on-site academic exchange atmosphere was lively and intense.
This conference successfully accomplished the dual tasks of the election of new terms and academic exchanges. The experts attending the conference conducted in-depth discussions on cutting-edge topics such as geriatric bone and joint diseases, acupuncture and pain relief, the application of classic prescriptions, and the integration of medicine and engineering, demonstrating the diverse vitality of geriatric medicine that combines traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Under the leadership of the general association, the new branch will adhere to the guidance of Party building, closely focus on the cutting-edge topics in the field of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine for the elderly and the actual needs of grassroots medical and health care, continuously deepen academic exchanges, promote the transformation and application of scientific research achievements, improve the construction of the talent echelon, actively participate in the formulation of industry standards, and promote the downward flow of high-quality medical resources to the grassroots level to benefit the general public. Respond to the era's proposition of population aging with practical actions and contribute more to the construction of a healthy China.
