We are thrilled to share highlights from our recent trip to China, where Joseph Brady and Jacqueline Shumway were honored to represent the Colorado Chinese Medicine University (CCMU) at the First International Conference on Wang Lü’s Academic Thoughts and the Development of Wu School Loujiang Medicine, held in Kunshan from June 19–22, 2025. This prestigious international event brought together leading scholars and practitioners from across the globe to explore the integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and modern Western medical systems.
Our visit centered around the groundbreaking work being done at the new Kunshan Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to delivering whole-person care. What makes this hospital unique is its commitment to using Chinese medicine—including acupuncture, herbal therapy, Tai Chi, and Qigong—as the front line of preventive care, thereby easing the burden on conventional biomedical services. This innovative approach exemplifies a scalable model for addressing chronic disease, improving population health, and aligning with global public health goals.
During the conference, CCMU signed a formal agreement with our Chinese counterparts to establish a student and scholar exchange program, along with collaborative research initiatives using artificial intelligence to study the application of Chinese medicine in both U.S. and Chinese healthcare contexts. This marks a bold step toward international cooperation in advancing whole-person, integrative medicine.
We are excited to bring these insights and partnerships home to enrich our curriculum, deepen our clinic offerings, and continue building a future where East meets West in service of a healthier, more resilient world.