The Institute of Preventive Medicine, Nanchang University is a university-level research institute established in 2013 and administratively affiliated with the School of Public Health. The Institute is dedicated to advancing both basic and applied research in preventive medicine, addressing major national strategic priorities as well as regional socioeconomic and public health needs.

The Institute focuses on a broad range of research areas, including:

—  Prevention and control of major infectious diseases

—  Big data applications and health policy research

—  Palliative and supportive care

—  Environmental exposure and health effects

—  Reproductive, maternal and child health

—  Geriatric and chronic diseases prevention

—  Detection and assessment of the health risk factors

—  Population nutrition

Bringing together the School's leading academic resources, the Institute has developed a research team led by national-level leading talents and provincial high-level scholars, supported by a strong group of mid-career researchers and overseas-trained young scientists.

In recent years, the Institute has undertaken more than 150 research and technical service projects, including grants funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), with total funding approaching RMB 30 million. Faculty members have published over 160 SCI-indexed papers. The Institute also maintains close collaborations with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hospitals, community health institutions, and industry partners, fostering strong integration of research, education, and application.

Mission and Vision

The Institute aims to become a high-level research and talent cultivation base in preventive medicine, contributing to the promotion of healthy lifestyles, improvement of health services, strengthening of health protection systems, development of healthy environments, and growth of the health sector. It serves as an important platform supporting disciplinary development and high-quality academic advancement, while continuously strengthening research innovation and institutional capacity to cultivate high-level public health and preventive medicine professionals at both provincial and national levels.

Guided by its longstanding commitment to serving society through public health, the Institute remains dedicated to safeguarding population health and contributing academic expertise to the advancement of global health.