On July 1, 2024, a delegation from Boehringer Ingelheim, including Frank Huebler (Member of the Board of Managing Directors and Chief Finance Officer), Ioannis Sapountzis (Head of Global Therapeutic Areas), Francesco Di Marco (Head of Human Pharma Regions), Lykke Hinsch Gylvin (Chief Medical Officer), Mahammed Tawil (Country Managing Director of Boehringer Ingelheim TCM), and Jonathan Chin (Head of Human Pharma, Boehringer Ingelheim TCM), paid a visit to our hospital along with their respective teams. The delegation met with Prof. Zhao Min, President of the Shanghai Mental Health Center, as well as Vice Presidents Prof. Cai Jun and Wang Zhen, and heads of relevant departments, for a productive and insightful exchange.
During the meeting, both sides engaged in lively discussions on the challenges and opportunities in the field of mental health. They delved deep into strategies to enhance their partnership and collaboratively advance the development of the mental health ecosystem.
Ioannis Sapountzis and Francesco Di Marco expressed gratitude for the warm reception extended by the Shanghai Mental Health Center, highlighting their team's commitment to working alongside experts to explore new avenues in scientific research, drive the comprehensive development of disciplines, enhance talent cultivation and exchanges, and establish a supportive community for mental health advancement. This community aims to deliver more efficient and inclusive medical services catered to patients and their families.
Prof. Zhao Min emphasized the innovative and meaningful nature of the meeting, underlining the commitment of both parties to actively collaborate and provide valuable support for the growth of the mental health sector. They pledged to foster continued cooperation and exchange within the realm of mental health.
Both parties expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the meeting and expressed eagerness to establish a closer, more diverse, and effective collaboration framework in the future. This partnership is poised to serve as a driving force for the advancement of mental health services, ensuring the provision of optimal, efficient, and personalized care for a healthier society.
