Shi Yigong

Founder and president of Westlake University

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Born: May 5, 1967, Zhumadian

Education: Tsinghua University, Johns Hopkins University

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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China approves first AI-assisted Class 1 innovative drug Mprosevir

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As of September 2026: Active; university president since 2018

Westlake University announced September 2 that China's drug regulator conditionally approved Mprosevir, a COVID-19 treatment. It is the country's first 'Class 1' innovative drug developed with AI assistance—the highest tier of China's drug registration system, for drugs never marketed before.

Updated Sep 7