bookpub Chapter 555 - 427: Blood Tragedy Erupts Again? Major Crisis!
Chapter 555 - 427: Blood Tragedy Erupts Again? Major Crisis!
One week later.a.m., Dean’s Office.
Zhao Heng and Gao Jun sat on the sofa in the dean’s office, drinking tea.
Suddenly called in for tea, Zhao Heng was somewhat puzzled. He knew there must be something significant, otherwise, given how busy the dean and Gao Jun were, when would they have time to sit and idly chat over tea?
"Xiao Zhao, how’s work lately?"
The dean took a sip of tea and routinely asked Zhao Heng with concern.
"It’s alright, everything is on track, but on clinic days, the outpatient volume is a bit much each day."
Zhao Heng thought for a moment and said.
Upon hearing this, Dean Liu Shangming smiled slightly, and Gao Jun also smiled.
Though very talented, he’s still young indeed!
At this moment, both Dean Liu Shangming and Gao Jun couldn’t help but think.
"Compared to other specialists, your outpatient volume is already considered low."
Dean Liu Shangming smiled and said.
Initially, Zhao Heng’s outpatient volume was even more, but Liu Shangming intervened and reduced some of it.
Although mainly because Liu Shangming felt Zhao Heng was still young, albeit talented, he wasn’t seasoned enough in all aspects, so he didn’t want to put too much pressure on Zhao Heng.
"Things at the department have settled down, so I’m back at work now."
Gao Jun said slowly.
"That’s great, teacher."
Zhao Heng was quite pleased, Gao Jun’s return meant much less pressure on him in various aspects.
Even though he’s not intimidated by clinical and professional matters, and can handle them with ease, he truly struggles with the management aspect.
One’s energy is limited, and with a focus on clinical work, Zhao Heng felt the center really needed someone specifically to handle management issues.
"Don’t be too happy yet, even though I’m back, the department has given you a new task."
Gao Jun said to a delighted Zhao Heng.
"A new task?"
Zhao Heng was a bit puzzled, he didn’t know what kind of task the department had given him, but since it was termed as a task, it must be one that couldn’t be refused; he just didn’t know if it was clinical or research-related.
"Yes."
Gao Jun nodded.
"It’s not another research task, is it?"
Zhao Heng couldn’t help but ask. This kind of research work really tests one’s luck; if it’s something that only allows for success and not failure, that could be quite troublesome.
Don’t be fooled by how smooth things were with the recent research, especially the collaboration with Professor Li Hongwei, but that was built upon Professor Li Hongwei’s decades of research in the field, with Zhao Heng leveraging the system, essentially fully inheriting Professor Li Hongwei’s experience, and then researching together with him, achieving a 1+1 far greater than 2 effect.
Therefore, in other research fields, Zhao Heng could only claim to have a deep understanding, but to say he could produce results is uncertain, unless he could acquire the complete experience and skills of all top scientists in the world in biology and medicine.
But such a thing, at present, is not feasible.
"It’s a research task, but you won’t be participating alone; there are many involved."
Gao Jun said slowly.
In fact, Gao Jun had been worrying about this issue recently. Due to Zhao Heng’s outstanding performance lately, many have pinned too many hopes on him. This is a good thing, but it also comes with a lot of pressure.
So, Gao Jun hoped Zhao Heng could appropriately "cool down."
This was also a form of care and protection for Zhao Heng.
"Teacher, stop keeping me in suspense."
Zhao Heng said somewhat helplessly. These big shots always liked to speak half and leave half out, which could be quite maddening.
"Let me explain then."
Dean Liu Shangming suddenly said.
"Xiao Zhao, how much do you know about the Human Genome Project?"
After pausing, Liu Shangming asked again.
"As far as I know, this project has been underway for many years, and just last year, an international team completed the final piece of the human genome puzzle, achieving 100% sequencing of the human genome. Basically, the initial phase of the project has been completed."
Zhao Heng thought for a moment and said.
Although he didn’t know why Liu Shangming suddenly inquired about such a monumental scientific endeavor as the Human Genome Project, as a medical professional, he was knowledgeable about the project.
"Yes, achieving 100% sequencing of the human genome means scientists have mapped the complete human genetic blueprint, equating to mastering all information about the life process. This has brought hope for the prevention and treatment of some congenital genetic diseases."
"According to reports, in our country, between 800,000 to 1.2 million newborns are born with birth defects annually. Treating these children can improve our population quality, helping thousands of families regain hope and confidence. However, achieving 100% human genome sequencing might also have opened Pandora’s box, which is very evident."
Liu Shangming said sincerely.
As a modern healthcare practitioner, he indeed hoped for rapid development in bio-genetic technology, but following the completion of the human genome sequencing, its application extends far beyond merely treating congenital genetic disorders.
Every bit of human genetic information will become data. Humans no longer have genetic mysteries, but it turns into genetic privacy, and such privacy often lies in the hands of a few.