Lanzhou University (LZU)

Lanzhou University (LZU) is a prestigious, comprehensive national key university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education. Occupying a strategic position in China's higher education landscape, LZU enjoys a distinguished reputation both at home and abroad. Founded in 1909 as the first modern institution of higher learning in Northwest China, the university was selected for the 'Project 211' and 'Project 985' initiatives. In 2017, it was designated as a Category-A university under the national 'Double First-Class' initiative. Over its 110-plus-year history, LZU has remained steadfast in its mission: rooted in western China and striving for the nation. It has forged a unique path to building a world-class university with Chinese characteristics even in an economically developing region.

Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural (LVRI, CAAS)

Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (LVRI, CAAS), founded in 1957, is one of the most outstanding institutes focused on preventive veterinary medicine in China. The major subject of the institute is about the epizootic diseases of grazing animals, and it has enjoyed a high prestige in China. The main mission of the institute is to study  infectious and parasitic diseases of veterinary importance, to carry out the foundamental and applied research programs on pathogen characterization, diagnosis, immunity, immunoprophylaxis, to develop the preventive and control tools against infectious diseases, which hindering the sustainable development of animal industry, to supply advanced courses for technicians and professionals on veterinary sciences and educate graduates and Ph. D students, to provide expertise and consultations for the policy-makers, ect.

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biosafety (CVMB)

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biosafety (CVMB) was founded in June 2021. It is a high-level research-oriented college jointly founded by LZU and LVRI, CAAS. Supported by the strong strengths of both sides in basic research, interdisciplinary integration and industry-university-research collaboration, the College focuses on national strategies such as the Belt and Road Initiative and biosafety, and promotes cross-integration of veterinary medicine, biology, medicine, chemistry and pharmacy. It conducts cutting-edge research and high-level talent cultivation in animal disease prevention and control, biosafety technology, veterinary biologics and drug R&D, and comparative medicine. The College aims to build a national innovation center and talent highland in veterinary medicine and biosafety.