Recently, at Cuba’s Neurosciences Center in Havana, scientists and officials gathered for the premiere of a new documentary celebrating the work of Cuban neuroscientist Pedro Valdes. 🇨🇺🤝🇨🇳
The film highlights Valdes’s decade-long journey in the Chinese mainland, where his groundbreaking research in neurodegenerative diseases earned him the Chinese mainland’s International Science and Technology Cooperation Award and special recognition from President Xi Jinping. 🧠🏆
The premiere drew a crowd of young researchers, officials, and science enthusiasts from both Cuba and the Chinese mainland. They praised the friendly ties that have grown through joint labs, exchange programs, and shared workshops. 🌐📚
The documentary takes viewers from Valdes’s early lab work in Havana to his cutting-edge projects in Beijing. It’s not just a bio—it's a celebration of how two nations can pool resources, talent, and passion to push the boundaries of neuroscience. 🎥✨
For young scientists and enthusiasts across South Asia and Southeast Asia, this Cuba–China partnership is a powerful reminder of what cross-border collaboration can achieve. Whether you’re dreaming of a research stint abroad or simply curious about the next big breakthroughs, Valdes’s journey shows that science truly has no borders. 🌍🔬
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Cuba celebrates influential scientist, partnership with China
cgtn.com
