Science and Humanity
Zongzhen WU, Wanying GAO, Kunlan ZUO, Qiangyu XIANG, Lu ZHANG, Bo SUN, Huan LIU
Zhu Futang was a founding figure of modern pediatrics in China, dedicating his life to the systematic development of pediatric medicine. He was among the first to propose and experimentally validate the use of placental globulin for measles prevention, opening a new pathway for passive immunization in the control of infectious diseases. He also played a pivotal role in organizing and advancing the research, development, and nationwide implementation of the attenuated live measles vaccine, laying the groundwork for China's pediatric immunization system. As the chief editor of Practical Pediatrics, he established a comprehensive theoretical framework for pediatric education and practice. Zhu also founded China's first specialized pediatric hospital, delivering high−quality care to countless children. Guided by the principles of "public service, compassion, diligence, and harmony", he cultivated a strong professional ethic in pediatrics and advanced the field through both research and medical education. Zhu's lifelong commitment to child health, his scientific contributions, and his moral vision continue to serve as a beacon for the progress of Chinese medicine.