Nanshan Zhong

Dr. Zhong Nanshan is a renowned respiratory physician and serves as the director of the National Clinical Medical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University. Dr. Zhong has played a pivtal role in leading China's efforts against both SARS and COVID-19.

In September 2020, he was chosen as part of the World Health Organization's roster of COVID-19 response and assessment experts. Later that year, he received the Science and Technology Achievement Award from the Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation. He was also bestowed with an honorary doctoral degree by Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Grand Lotus Medal of Honor by the Macao SAR Government in December. Notably. Dr. Zhong was granted the Medal of the Republic, one of China's highest national honors.

Throughout his career, Dr. Zhong has dedicated himself to extensive research, prevention, and treatment of major infectious respiratory diseases and chronic respiratory conditions, accumulating a wealth of significant accomplishments. He earned a place among China's top 10 scientists in 2010. During the COVID-19 pandemic originating in Wuhan, Hubei Province, Dr. Zhong emerged as a leading advisor in crisis management, offering evidence-based control strategies to contain the disease and sharing successful treatment approaches with the global community.