The International Academic Forum for Pharmacy Students was initiated by China Pharmaceutical University in 2013. It is an international and interdisciplinary academic exchange platform for students in pharmacy and related disciplines worldwide. The Forum aims to promote academic exchange and research collaboration among pharmacy students, broaden young students’ international perspectives, enhance their research competence, academic communication skills and innovative awareness, and advance the deep integration of pharmacy education, scientific research and industrial practice. Since 2021, this forum has been part of the "Study in China" series organized by China Association for International Education.
The 13th International Academic Forum for Pharmacy Students will be held at China Pharmaceutical University in December 2026. With the theme “Advancing Translational Medicine, Empowering Precision Healthcare”, the Forum will focus on translational medicine, precision diagnosis and treatment, and frontier developments in pharmacy. It will feature keynote speeches, student thematic reports, roundtable discussions, poster presentations and other activities, providing a platform for global pharmacy students to exchange academic ideas, present research findings and engage in collaborative dialogue. Abstracts and poster submissions are now invited from pharmacy students and related disciplines worldwide.
ⅠForum Theme
Advancing Translational Medicine, Empowering Precision Healthcare
Sub-topic 1: Disease Mechanisms and Novel Therapeutic Target Discovery
Sub-topic 2：Innovative Drug Development and Advances in Translational Medicine
Sub-topic 3：AI and Emerging Technologies for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Innovation for Diagnosis and treatment
Sub-topic 4：Precision Pharmacotherapy and Personalized Clinical Pharmacy
Ⅱ Time & Venue
Date: December 12, 2026
Venue: Jiangning Campus,
China Pharmaceutical University
Submission Deadline: November 29, 2026
Ⅲ Who May Submit
Undergraduates and graduate students majoring in pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences at domestic and foreign universities
Ⅳ Event Schedule
The forum will feature keynote speeches by leading experts, student thematic reports, roundtable discussions and poster presentations.
1. Keynote Speeches:
Leading experts in the pharmaceutical field will share the latest research advances in their respective areas.
2. Student Thematic Reports:
International students from universities at home and abroad will give 15-minute presentations (12 minutes for the talk and 3 minutes for Q&A).
3. Roundtable Discussions: Experts and selected students will exchange views on a designated topic.
4. Poster Presentations:
Students will showcase their research findings through posters.
Ⅴ Submission Requirements
1. Poster Specifications:
Size: 120 cm (width) x 90 cm (height). Please follow the template in Attachment 1.
Format: PDF, The organizing committee will print and display all posters..
2. Abstract Submission:
Template: Please use Attachment 2 (MS Word).
Format and Content: Abstracts must be written in English in Times New Roman, 10-point font, single-spaced, with bolded titles. The main text should include background, methods, results, and conclusions, followed by no more than 5 keywords. The abstract should not exceed 500 English words.
Authorship: Please use English names for authors and advisors, with Chinese names in parentheses.
3. Registration Form: Please refer to Attachment 3.
Please send the poster, abstract, and registration form (all three documents) asa single compressed file to cpu_forum@163.com, with the email subject formatted as "Name + Institution/ School + Contact Information".
Ⅵ Awards
The forum will separately review the thematic reports and poster presentations, with specific awards as follows:
Thematic Report:1st Prize (1 person, 2,000 RMB), 2nd Prize (2 people, 1,200 RMB each), 3rd Prize (3 people, 800 RMB each)
Poster Presentation:1st Prize (1 person, 800 RMB), 2nd Prize (2 people, 500 RMB each), 3rd Prize (3 people, 300 RMB each)
No registration fee will be charged for this forum.
China Pharmaceutical University will cover accommodation and meal expenses for out-of-town participants who are selected to attend the forum; travel expenses are to be borne by the participants themselves.
Contact Information
School of International Education: Chen Shuaiqi, Tel: 025-86185426
Conference Email: cpu_forum@163.com
School of International Education
School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy
China Pharmaceutical University
November9, 2026
