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Science Lecture: "Trillion-Dollar Molecules: The Past, Present, and Future of Antibody Therapeutics"

January 9, 2026

On Jan. 6, a theme lecture titled “Trillion-Dollar Molecules: The Past, Present, and Future of Antibody Therapeutics” was held in Theater B1 of Zhongxing Building. This lecture featured Professor Meng Feilong from the Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, who delivered an enlightening and inspiring talk to SHSID students.


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Over the course of nearly forty minutes, Professor Meng guided the audience through the remarkable journey of antibody therapeutics—from foundational immunology to clinical translation. He not only unpacked how antibodies evolved from a basic biological concept into a “star molecule” driving a global biopharmaceutical market valued at trillions of U.S. dollars, but also used vivid diagrams and real-world examples—such as “Mechanisms of Antibody Function,” “Basic Structure of Immunoglobulins,” and “Diverse Biochemical Forms of Antibodies”—to demystify complex scientific principles. Notably, when images of sharks and lampreys appeared on screen, Professor Meng skillfully connected them to the evolutionary history of antibody molecules, allowing students to marvel at the wonders of life science while appreciating the interdisciplinary nature of modern research.


During the Q&A session, students actively raised questions, engaging Professor Meng in thoughtful discussions about future trends in antibody technology, industrial applications, and career pathways in biomedical research—demonstrating their solid academic foundation and passionate spirit of inquiry.


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Frontier science lectures have long been one of SHSID’s flagship platforms, designed to open windows to the cutting edge of global science and technology, promote innovative thinking and research curiosity, and support each student’s personalized growth and lifelong development. In the future, the school will continue to invite more leading scholars to campus, bridging academia and the classroom, and empowering every student to achieve personalized growth and lifelong development.


(Written and Pictures by High School STEAMS Office)