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Dr. Keene Wei Invited as Keynote Speaker at His Alma Mater Dartmouth College’s Dreyfus Lecture, Showcasing Chinese Pharmaceutical Innovation
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VIWIT
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2026-04-17
On April 15 and 16, Dr. Keene Wei, Chairman and President of Viwit, was invited back to his alma mater, Dartmouth College, as the keynote speaker for the prestigious Camille and Henry Dreyfus Lectures.
As an Ivy League institution, Dartmouth’s Chemistry Department is globally renowned for its elite training and cutting-edge research. Established in 1968 and funded by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, the Dreyfus Lectures have featured Nobel laureates, members of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and leading authorities in chemistry, making it a highly influential academic forum in the field.
Dr. Keene Wei is one of the very few industry representatives invited to deliver this lecture, underscoring his growing influence and voice in the pharmaceutical industry. This invitation is a testament to his decades of “scientific rigor and entrepreneurial resilience.”
From Borane to Targeted LNP RNA – Dr. Wei Shares Viwit’s Chain Upgrade Path and Cutting-Edge Breakthroughs
On April 15, Dr. Wei delivered a lecture titled “Science, Innovation & Entrepreneurship,” sharing Viwit’s innovation upgrade path from borane to APIs, differentiated generics, metal drugs, targeted radiopharmaceuticals, and targeted LNP RNA. He highlighted achievements including China’s first industrialized borane technology, VivaQuit® (smoking cessation), VivaHearts® (angina pectoris rescue), and seven pipeline candidates from VitsGen. He also elaborated on the company’s exploration in strategy, team building, continuous innovation, business operations, and vision & mission.
The next day (April 16), he gave a technical report titled “From Borane to tLNP RNA,” analyzing in depth radionuclide selection ( 225Ac, 177Lu, etc.) for targeted radiopharmaceuticals (RDCs), theranostic design, and cutting-edge exploration of targeted LNP delivery of genetic materials such as mRNA — including in vivo generation of CAR cells for treating autoimmune diseases and tumors. The lecture was met with an enthusiastic and highly engaged response from faculty and students.
Grateful to Alma Mater, Inspiring Young Scholars
As a distinguished Dartmouth alumnus, Dr. Wei expressed his gratitude for the trust and education he received. He noted that returning to the familiar podium to share his entrepreneurial journey with young students was a great honor and responsibility. He sincerely hopes his experience will inspire young people to explore boldly, innovate, stay true to their scientific aspirations, and benefit society with knowledge and action. Viwit remains committed to its mission — Innovation for a Better Life — adhering to people-centered values, continuous innovation, and ensuring that family, friends, and everyone can safely use high-quality medicines, bringing more innovations from China to patients worldwide.
