The ancients had a saying: "A soldier cannot fail to carry out Hongyi, and there is a long way to go." Professor Zhang Yongzhen demonstrated the responsibility and courage of scientific researchers with the voice of protest, and pointed out the direction of moving forward.
What happened
On April 29, 2024, the weather in Shanghai was gloomy and rainy. A virus expert named Zhang Yongzhen has experienced an unexpected twist and turn. He and his team were caught off guard by the sudden closure of the public health clinical center laboratory where he worked.
In the face of the change, Mr. Zhang and his students did not choose to remain silent. began to fight, and even set up a bunk in front of the laboratory, and spent one long night after another. A top expert with a good reputation in the industry, fighting in the rain is enough to see the dilemma and pressure they are facing.
Biography of Mr. Zhang Yongzhen
Dr. Yongzhen Zhang, a researcher and doctoral supervisor, is a professor at the Institute of Biomedical Sciences of Fudan University and the Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center affiliated to Fudan University. He is also a researcher at the Institute of Infectious Disease Control and Prevention of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention and a visiting professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Belgrade in Servi. In the industry, he is also an important member of the Expert Committee on Disease Prevention and Control of the National Health and Family Planning Commission, and serves as the vice chairman of the Tropical Diseases and Parasitology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association.
Professor Zhang Yongzhen was awarded the Global Knowledge Award named after the Emirate of Dubai, UAE
On January 11, 2020, when the epidemic first emerged, Zhang Yongzhen, a brilliant virologist, and his team acted quickly to successfully identify the RNA sequence of the new coronavirus, unreservedly making this important discovery public. This contribution was recognized by the journal Nature on December 15 of the same year, and he was selected as one of the top 10 people of the year.
Mr. Zhang Yongzhen once made such remarks on social media: "Be a scientific person with moral quality and social responsibility! Human life is the first politics!", which is full of positive energy, proving his love for scientific research and respect for human life. The reality made him feel helpless and angry.
Public Health Clinical Center Statement
The Public Health Clinical Center issued an emergency statement after the incident: the relevant placement plan has been prepared and Mr. Zhang has been informed in advance.
Mr. Zhang directly posted the evidence, pointing out that the layout plan of communication was not recognized by everyone. Without adequate coordination and communication, the relevant departments directly forced the closure of the laboratory, which is a disregard for the teachers' demands.
Teacher Zhang angrily said: "There is no humanity, I have always been arrogant, I am lawless!" Such words make people imagine how he was treated in his daily life, and whether he had experienced similar difficulties and setbacks.
According to people familiar with the matter, Mr. Zhang was transferred from the CDC to the Public Health Center through a formal process, and the process took several years. Surprisingly, his entry procedures have not been completed so far, and he has even been withdrawn. Suspicious, is there a deeper inside story hidden?
Netizen comments
Netizens discussed a lot and expressed different opinions.
How should we deal with the contradiction between the administrative department and the scientific research department? Respecting scientific research personnel means respecting science and technology!
It's obviously a deliberate way to do this, I don't understand it, is there any dispute?
University teachers can't get into the podium, doctoral supervisors have no place to teach students, and there are no regrets for having empty talents, and now there are scientific researchers who can't do research, and this society should attach importance to intellectuals, not to exclude intellectuals, not to fight among themselves, and not to be in the nest.
Please be respectful of researchers.
What is the situation, please ask the gods for advice
Something feels like there's something wrong? It's like there's a problem
If you don't understand the truth, you won't comment.
I thought it was difficult to only work part-time, and it was difficult to do scientific research if I didn't want to!
The state should pay attention
In the end, we should give a true and honest explanation to the people of the whole country
Because it is a virus laboratory, will safety be considered?
Why do you still sleep outside after you settle down?
If you don't understand, ask what's wrong???
I hope you don't lose the big because of the small
If you can buy a quilt, can't you stay in a hotel next to it?
Abruptly shut down who knows if there is any other change, this man is a virologist, and he is here to guard the instructions that there is responsibility and justice
It's really people's hearts that aren't ancient!
Only when the treatment of scientific research workers is improved will more scientific research results be produced. To rejuvenate the country through science and technology, talent is the primary productive force. Brain drain is not only a loss to the country, but also a loss to the scientific camp.
In any case, the administrative unit should not chill the scientists
As long as a person is humiliated, no matter how much he makes up for it later, he will not be able to get over this hurdle for the rest of his life
Personal opinion
Regardless of the truth of the incident, the bottom line of biosecurity should not be touched. Nor should it chill the hearts of the majority of scientific researchers. They are the precious wealth of the country and an important force in promoting scientific and technological progress and social development. If their rights and interests cannot be protected, then how can our society develop healthily?
I believe that this is not a simple protest action, but also a wake-up call to the protection of the rights and interests of scientific researchers. Listen carefully to their voices, pay attention to their demands, and create a more just, fair and open working environment for them.
summary
Strengthen the supervision and management of the field of biosafety to ensure the safety and stability of laboratories. Biosecurity is related to the safety of human life and health and well-being, and any negligence and mistake may bring irreparable consequences.
Always pay attention to the protection of the rights and interests of scientific researchers and the development of the field of biosecurity. In order to jointly promote the progress and development of society.
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