An international laboratory for high-altitude medical research has been
established in Xining city, capital of northwest China's Qinghai province on
Monday.
The lab is a joint projext by Qinghai University and the University of Utah.
Scientists from the two universities have been partners in academic exchange,
personnel training and research collaboration since a cooperative agreement in
April 2010.
The lab will contribute to research and cooperation on high altitude medicine
between the two sides, according to Michael L.Hardaman, vice president of the
University of Utah.
High altitude medicine focuses on the prevention and treatment of altitude
illness as well as other health issues affecting travellers, adventurers and
residents in high mountainous regions of the world.