On August 3, 2023, the Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART) and the Shenzhen Bay Laboratory (SZBL) together kicked off the construction for the integrated permanent site in Guangming Science City, Shenzhen. The integrated construction of SMART and SZBL will serve a key role in Shenzhen’s development of a pilot demonstration area. It is also a milestone represents a new step forward for SMART and SZBL in carrying out their future vision. QIN Weizhong, Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government, attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the construction.

The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) announced on July 4 the full name list of its newly elected membership. This 2023 EMBO annual list named 60 Members and nine Associate Members, in recognition of their contribution to promote excellence in life sciences. Chinese scientist Nieng Yan ,the Founding Director of Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART), Director of Shenzhen Bay Laboratory (SZBL), is among the nine Associate Members elected to join EMBO this year.