China-Australia research pact into alternative medicine

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Updated September 24, 2009 11:54:53

Melbourne's RMIT University has announced a million-dollar partnership with the Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, for research into using herbal medicine in managing chronic respitory diseases.

The Guangdong academy is one of China's leading Chinese medicine research facilities. Alternative treatments for illnesses, such as acupunture and herbal medicines, are gaining recognition in the region, including Australia.

Presenter: Sen Lam
Speakers: Professor Charlie Xue, Director of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, RMIT University

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