The Alliance of Open Life Science has embarked on a significant global expansion initiative by extending membership invitations to 32 prestigious universities and research institutions worldwide. This development was announced during the alliance’s 2025 annual conference, which commenced in Guangzhou on Monday.
Among the distinguished institutions receiving invitations are the University of Oxford and Imperial College London, representing a major step in China’s commitment to advancing international collaboration in life sciences. The alliance, an international non-profit academic community formed voluntarily by universities and research institutions, has already received positive responses from several invitees.
The current gathering includes representatives from the alliance’s existing 33 member institutions. Academic leadership presented key developments, with CAS academician Jin Li, President of Fudan University, delivering the alliance’s work report. CAS academician Shi Yigong, President of Westlake University, outlined the development strategy for the alliance’s scientific journal.
Addressing the critical needs of what it termed the ‘big science era,’ the alliance emphasized that global cooperation is essential for tackling fundamental questions about life origins and health mysteries. The organization is dedicated to establishing a worldwide innovation network and cooperation mechanism to drive breakthroughs across life science research, technological advancement, talent development, and industrial innovation.
The conference also marked the induction of the alliance’s second cohort of new members. Since its establishment in August with 15 founding members—including Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology—the alliance has grown to incorporate 18 additional institutions, now encompassing China’s premier life science research organizations.
Guided by the principle that science transcends national boundaries, the alliance commits to developing high-quality public goods and promoting open science development in life sciences and technology for the benefit of human society worldwide.