Innovation in scientific researches / 第二军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Despite of great strides already made, China is still lagging behind Western countries in terms of scientific innovation, which is not parallel with China's economic achievement. Here I would like to summarize my experience in 30-year science research from the following two aspects one is the motivation and source of innovation and the other is the value and implication of innovation. I will mainly focus on the relation of innovation with accidental discovery, reversed thought, long term accumulation, and challenge of the authorities. I will also discuss the great role of innovation in developing new theories, guiding medical practice,and dealing with emergencies.