Recently, a news about virologist Professor Zhang Yongzhen, "spending the night at the entrance of the laboratory of Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center" has sparked heated discussions on the Internet.
In the absence of Zhang Yongzhen and another research institute, the hospital reportedly held an impromptu meeting that lasted no more than five minutes.
After the meeting, the lab was abruptly closed.
Zhang Yongzhen's team was not only asked to stop all scientific research work, but even asked them to move everything out within 2 days.
In protest, Zhang Yongzhen and his students chose to spend the night on the floor in front of the laboratory.
There were even researchers who failed to come out when the lab was suddenly closed.
They had been inside for 3 nights, and the students had to bring her food from the windows.
The source of this article comes from the official media [Strait Net] [Daily Economic News] [Poster News] (the link is attached at the end of the article). In order to improve the readability of the article, there may be polishing of the details, please read sensibly, for reference only!
The hospital blocked the entrance, and the team was drenched in the rain to protect the research results
In addition to the official report, a number of photos of Professor Zhang Yongzhen lying in front of the laboratory have circulated on the Internet.
After nightfall, the weather turned cloudy and the drizzling rain quickly turned into a downpour.
But Professor Zhang Yongzhen still insisted on protesting at the door of the laboratory.
Due to lack of preparation, I was unable to buy sleeping bags and tents, so I had to use cardboard shells to lay on the steps and use them as temporary beds.
The heavy rain soon soaked the paper shell, and Zhang Yongzhen had to wrap his coat tightly while the students used umbrellas to shield him.
The situation is at an impasse, and neither side wants to show weakness first.
Student Zhang Yongzhen posted an online request for help, hoping to raise sleeping bags and tents.
However, the hospital's security personnel have repeatedly increased their manpower.
They surrounded Zhang Yongzhen and the students, and they were not allowed to enter the room, not even to move the slightest movement into the hallway.
Witnessing the heartache of the students:
"Our teacher Zhang is a top virology expert in China, but he can't control his own laboratory and teaching resources. ”
Previously, Zhang Yongzhen posted a photo of himself spending the night at the door of the laboratory on Weibo.
But compared to what happened now, those images are clearly too glamorous.
A top scientist was treated like this at the door of a scientific research unit, no wonder there was an uproar on the Internet.
Netizens accused:
"Where did the director of a center have the courage to treat the pillars of the country like this?"
"I'm afraid there is someone behind me!"
In response to the heated public opinion, the clinical center issued a statement to clarify.
"The closure of the laboratory is not a mandatory measure, but a safety modification. ”
But Zhang Yongzhen, as a party concerned, did not agree with this statement.
He responded on April 29 that the hospital had never communicated effectively with them.
also posted screenshot evidence of fruitless communication with the leaders of the hospital.
Both sides have their own opinions, and there is evidence
They were asked to move out within 2 days, but there was a suitable place to move out.
The research content of Zhang Yongzhen's team requires a laboratory with sufficient specifications, but the hospital has not filed it.
From the photos of them lying in front of the laboratory, it can be regarded as refuting the statement of the clinical center that they have been properly accommodated.
Many people may not be familiar with Professor Zhang Yongzhen, who is an important figure in the field of virology in mainland China.
In 2020, Zhang Yongzhen led the team to identify the causative agent of the new crown pneumonia, the new coronavirus, and took the lead in publicly sharing the viral genome sequence to the world.
The development of new crown detection reagents and vaccines has been advanced, saving countless lives.
According to an insider, Zhang Yongzhen originally worked for the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and was later transferred to the Shanghai Public Health Center.
But this simple process has gone through many years, and his entry procedures have not been completed so far.
There was even a backshift, and many people wondered if someone within the unit was stumbling or deliberately dragging it.
Many netizens questioned the institute's approach and called for respecting the rights and interests of scientific researchers.
"It's very helpless, scientists have such treatment, I don't understand. ”
"Only by really paying attention to scientific research workers and improving their remuneration can we produce more scientific research results. ”
"To rejuvenate the country through science and technology, talent is the primary productive force, and brain drain is not only a loss for the country, but also a loss for the scientific camp. ”
However, according to the response given by the person in charge of Shanghai public health, the cooperation between the team and Zhang Yongzhen has long expired, and all the expenses have been settled.
Why did Zhang Yongzhen make this fuss?
Things are reversed
The staff's response, in layman's terms, was that Zhang Yongzhen refused to leave, and forced him to buy and sell.
However, the students of the team came forward to deny that some of the scientific research funds were not implemented at all, and millions of yuan were in arrears.
"In that case, why not rely on not leaving, forced to buy and sell?"
And when Zhang Yongzhen was interviewed, he made it clear that "he has a clear conscience!"
What he is most worried about now is that the research results will be leaked, so he has to guard the door in the rain.
In the past few days, there has been a lot of news about the new crown.
First, Yang Xiaoming, the "father of the new crown vaccine", was arrested, and now Zhang Yongzhen, who has made contributions, is also in the news.
What the hell is going on here?
According to the latest news, Professor Zhang Yongzhen is still protesting at the door of the laboratory.
No hospital leaders went to communicate, but the number of security guards at the scene increased, and Zhang Yongzhen was prevented from entering as instructed.
In the afternoon of the same day, one of Zhang Yongzhen's students posted an online message asking for help.
When will I be able to retrieve items such as lab materials, samples, and personal laptops that have been trapped in the lab?
When will we be able to resume normal scientific work?
epilogue
In general, this event is still developing.
The confrontation between the two sides has escalated, and neither side's demands have been effectively resolved......
After reading this, what do you think in front of the screen? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area......
Resources
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https://www.toutiao.com/article/7212915762926076471/?channel=&source=search_tab
[2] [Interface News] - "What is the "dispute" between virology expert Zhang Yongzhen and Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center?
https://www.toutiao.com/article/7363200830918459931/?channel=&source=search_tab
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https://www.toutiao.com/article/7363208093142123008/?channel=&source=search_tab
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https://www.toutiao.com/article/7363441777640096271/?channel=&source=search_tab
[5] [Jinan Times-New Yellow River] - "Virologists Were Forcibly Closed at the Door for Overnight Stay? Shanghai Public Health Center Said It Was Under Construction, and the Party Concerned Sent a Long Response
https://www.toutiao.com/article/7363126860890243625/?channel=&source=search_tab
[6] [Strait Net] - "Virologist Zhang Yongzhen and his students are still sitting around the door: the teacher spent the night on the floor at the door last night"
https://www.toutiao.com/article/7363492027872412195/?channel=&source=search_tab
[7] [Daily Economic News] - "What is the reason for the dispute with the Shanghai Public Health Center at the entrance of the virologist Zhang Yongzhen's laboratory?"
https://www.toutiao.com/article/7363559944962228772/?channel=&source=search_tab
[8] [National Business Daily] - "The laboratory was suddenly closed, and the team of well-known virologist Zhang Yongzhen said that "there may be unknown risks in moving out in a hurry", the latest response of Shanghai Public Health Center"
https://www.toutiao.com/article/7363591076513284660/?channel=&source=search_tab
[9] [Southern Metropolis Daily] - "Scholars sleeping at the door of the laboratory deny "relying on not leaving": some scientific research funds have not been implemented"
https://www.toutiao.com/article/7363589522237489679/?channel=&source=search_tab
[10] [Poster News] - "The Virologist Sleeping Outside the Laboratory Speaks: There is no grudge with the current leader, and I have been hired by a research institute in Guangzhou"
https://www.toutiao.com/article/7363474358636921344/?channel=&source=search_tab