The 15th Sino-Russian Biomedical Forum is being held in Harbin from Oct 11 to 12, providing a platform for experts and doctors from the two countries to showcase the latest research achievements and share experiences.

The forum was founded by Heilongjiang University Of Chinese Medicine and Russia Amur National Medical School in 2004. Over the past 15 years, the forum has expanded its scope from academic exchanges between pharmaceutical professors on both sides to the biomedical field.

The theme of this year’s forum is innovative development of traditional medicine of China and Russia. It features 32 academic reports and demonstrations of clinical skills.

Opening ceremony for the 15th Sino-Russian Biomedical Forum takes place in Harbin, Heilongjiang province on Oct 11. [Photo/Xinhua]

Experts, scholars and doctors from China and Russia attend the 15th Sino-Russian Biomedical Forum on Oct 11. [Photo/Xinhua]

Representatives from Russia pay a visit to the First Hospital Affiliated to Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine on Oct 11. [Photo/Xinhua]

Representatives from Russia pay a visit to the First Hospital Affiliated to Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine on Oct 11. [Photo/Xinhua]