godfather of surgery

Chapter 1211 Good News, Bad News

K virus has demonstrated remarkable stability, minimizing uncontrollable risks. This is thanks to research on the mechanism of Y-chromosome blocking genes, and the gene stabilization technology obtained in this study has been applied to the modification of K virus.

A new therapy is not just a single drug or a biological agent, but an entire system. The entire treatment system surrounding K-virus therapy is gradually taking shape.

For example, monitoring the titer of the K virus during treatment, evaluating the treatment effect, and providing early warnings of side effects are all important aspects of clinical trials. All data needs to be obtained in clinical trials.

Yang Ping observed the latest reagent for a while, then carefully put it back in the refrigerator and took off his gloves.

"Professor, the Phase I and Phase II clinical trials you mentioned are being conducted simultaneously. I'm applying for approval, and it should be approved soon. They're also actively applying in the US and Europe. According to them, approval is practically a certainty because many important figures in society are actively promoting the clinical trials of the K biologic, hoping it can be launched on the market as soon as possible. It's already seen as a new hope for cancer treatment." Tang Shun stood beside Yang Ping, closing the refrigerator door as he reported.

Yang Ping simply listened without speaking. Tang Shun knew this was Professor Yang's habit; as long as no one offered an opinion, it meant that he agreed with what Professor Yang said and had no objections. So he continued speaking.

The entire Academy of Medical Sciences is now divided into two parts: the laboratory and the clinical ward. Tang Shun is in charge of the laboratory, while Song Ziming is in charge of the clinical ward. The two of them assist Yang Ping in managing the entire Academy of Medical Sciences in an orderly manner, allowing Yang Ping to be a hands-off boss. Both the clinical ward and the laboratory are now full of strong people, and any one of them is a top talent, so it is relatively easy for Yang Ping to be a hands-off boss.

"Sisi is ready and will begin her new treatment tomorrow," Tang Shun reported.

Yang Ping is now confident that he can control Sisi's condition and a cure is not impossible. Each treatment now kills the vast majority of tumor cells with few side effects. A brand new and excellent method for treating tumors will emerge, which will shake up the world's cancer treatment. It will open up a whole new world and its impact on the medical community will be no less than that of the space-guided gene theory.

"We still don't have enough manpower, so we are continuing to recruit outstanding talents from all over the world. After the super laboratory is established, we plan to expand the research team to three thousand people," Tang Shun said confidently.

The research institute is not short of funds at all. In addition to a large amount of donations, the laboratory has also made a lot of money by leveraging its technological advantages. Tang Shun is not only good at management, but also good at making money. Under his efforts, the annual investment of the entire experimental team will gradually increase from the billion-level to the tens of billions level.

Investing money and investing in talent are both essential to achieving results.

Yang Ping walked around the laboratory, looking here and there, occasionally taking out reagents from the refrigerator to check them. He was very satisfied with the current state of the laboratory, while Tang Shun followed behind him, constantly reporting back.

"With Ivan's strong support, our skin augmentation technology has established cooperative laboratories in more than a dozen countries, including the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Japan. The annual technology licensing fees are over a billion US dollars. The revenue from stem cell therapy is even more optimistic, with the revenue already exceeding ten billion US dollars. If this new tumor treatment is launched, including technology licensing..." Tang Shun said proudly, seemingly waiting for Yang Ping's praise.

Yang Ping circled around and stopped: "Can you just talk about the technology? Don't give me such complicated calculations. Just say you made a lot of money this year."

''oh!"

Tang Shun quickly shut up after Yang Ping's words. Sigh, it seems wrong to talk about money with a professor. He's always thinking about research and surgery, he doesn't have time to think about money.

"I'm just reporting to you," Tang Shun said with a smile.

"Anyway, as long as it's legal and reasonable, go ahead and do it boldly. A gentleman loves money, but he earns it in a proper way. Money earned in a proper way is honorable," Yang Ping said to him.

"I also think your plans are good, very strategic. Anyway, we should work hard to make money, invest money, expand the team, and with more talent, scientific research will naturally take off. In the future, once the super laboratory is built over there, let alone a team of several thousand people, tens of thousands will not be a problem. We can build a huge academic organization, just like the Max Planck Society in Germany," Yang Ping instructed Tang Shun.

Tang Shun nodded immediately, and said with great excitement, "Don't worry, I have a plan. I'll show you the plan for the next hundred years later."

Is there still a century-long plan?

Not bad. It seems that only people who have married and have children can settle down and focus on their careers. Tang Shun had never mentioned any "hundred-year plan" before, but since marrying Li Yingtong and getting her pregnant, he has now actually proposed a hundred-year plan.

Yang Ping glanced at Tang Shun.

It seems that letting him use his life's skills to win over Li Yingtong was the right thing to do. It killed two birds with one stone: it kept Li Yingtong and also allowed Tang Shun to end his life as a playboy and settle down to get married and have children.

To be honest, a man with a dozen or so girlfriends might be able to handle it when he's young, but it's questionable whether Tang Shun's physique can withstand it when he gets older.

If such a management master were to ruin his health, it would be a loss to the medical community.

"Will Sisi's new treatment proceed as planned tomorrow?" Tang Shun asked.

Yang Ping nodded: "Of course!"

“And then there’s Adams. He’s cleared up the controversy, and his condition is a perfect fit for our current clinical trial because he has a rare form of adult osteosarcoma, which is exactly the kind of data we need,” Tang Shun said.

Yang Ping said, "The individual's willingness was strong, there was no controversy, and the case was also rare, so it was included in the preliminary clinical trial."

Tang Shun immediately wrote it down.
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Adams knew his time was running out and he couldn't wait for the Phase II clinical trial. Even if Phase II could be conducted simultaneously with Phase I, there were no spots available for him.

He decided to speak out, publishing articles online and in newspapers with his real name, expressing clear opinions and using strong language. He launched a sharp and scathing critique of these mindless critics, claiming that they were stupid executioners who were unknowingly taking his life. He also publicly declared that all of his sister's absurd remarks had nothing to do with him, completely severing ties with her.

Moreover, Adams mobilized his colleagues, those renowned professors, to support him. He told these colleagues the truth about himself. These colleagues were scholars, and relatively speaking, they still had some conscience and sense of justice. After learning the truth, they immediately supported him and published articles.

Finally, Adams personally salvaged public opinion. His firm stance eliminated all the controversies surrounding him, and he felt he should meet the requirements for volunteering again, so he decided to apply for volunteer status again.

These mindless objections are truly interesting. The first time, these objections gave Yang Ping and Sanbo Hospital's surgical procedures a free, world-class publicity boost. Now, this latest round of objections has given Yang Ping's K-therapy another world-class boost.

From Yang Ping's perspective, he really loves these mindless critics. They promote him for free and without reservation. Even if he invested hundreds of billions in advertising, he probably wouldn't achieve even one percent of that effect. Besides, these medical procedures cannot be advertised.

If possible, Yang Ping would award medals to these mindless rebels.

The surge in demand for K-therapy is enormous, prompting many pharmaceutical giants to rush to research institutes to negotiate technology licensing. The licensing fees are, of course, astronomical, but they are willing to pay them, as no one wants to fall behind in this area.

Morris was preparing to return to the United States with his daughters. His two daughters were recovering very well; follow-up examinations showed their spines were stable and callus had begun to form at the osteotomy site. He wanted to visit his "fellow countrymen" one last time before returning home. "Mr. Morris, as you can see, I've done as you advised," Adams said excitedly. On the small table beside his bed were several newspapers, the front page of which featured his article, in which he utterly refuted those who had acted mindlessly, and announced his public break with his sister.

Adams has also seen his statements published in newspapers and online these days, which have stirred up a huge wave throughout the English-speaking world. They have taught many people a lesson about prejudice and arrogance, about being deceived by public opinion, and about being sold out while still helping others count the money.

His article, in particular, titled "Being Sold Out and Still Helping Them Count the Money," was like a thunderbolt striking those people, making them realize, feel ashamed, and regretful...

“You did a good job, but the firepower was a bit too strong. You shut them down right away. You should have let them go wild on stage a little longer,” Morris said. He wasn’t as pleased with Adams’ performance as he had expected; instead, a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.

"Why? I can't understand what you're saying?" Adams asked in confusion.

Morris said, "These mindless opponents are actually the best promoters of Professor Yang's new therapy. You see, since they came along, the Phase I and Phase II clinical trials have been combined and conducted concurrently, and the number of participants in the Phase II clinical trials has increased several times. The stupid mob is following along and shouting for action, while the truly intelligent people have already secretly learned the details of the new technology. Your excessive firepower has weakened the enthusiasm of these voluntary promoters. Of course, this is not your fault, you did nothing wrong. I only recently realized that these mindless opponents actually have this magical effect."

"Is it true? Phase I and Phase II clinical trials are being conducted simultaneously, and the number of participants in Phase II has been increased?" Adams exclaimed excitedly.

“Yes, that’s right, that’s the news I came to tell you today,” Morris said calmly.

Adams suppressed his excitement: "What about the bad news you were talking about?"

“The expanded slots were snapped up within 24 hours!” Morris said.

Upon hearing this news, Adams felt as if he had fallen into ice water, his heart turning ice-cold: "What? How could it be so fast? How come everything was snatched up before I even got the news?"

“Because many people have been eyeing the increased number of slots for a long time. Of course you don’t know how long you’ve been in China and how long you’ve been receiving treatment in this lab. Many people have been eyeing these slots for a long time,” Morris said calmly.

Adams went limp like a lump of mud: "Go back. I have no hope left. I can't wait any longer."

“But I have some news that’s neither good nor bad,” Morris said.

Adams's dull eyes lit up with hope again: "What news?"

“You still have a chance to participate in the clinical trial, because there is no longer any controversy surrounding you. As long as you ask Professor Yang to rejoin the trial program, I think the probability of success is 50%.”

"Only 50%?"

"Fifty percent is already a lot. Your initial success rate was zero; now it's fifty percent. That's a huge improvement."

"But?"

"Stop with the 'buts' and hurry up and make your request to Professor Yang. Actually, you have no objections now. As long as your own desire is strong enough, the chances of successfully joining the experiment are still very high."

Yes, a 50% chance is much higher than zero.

Adams decided to apply to Professor Yang again; he couldn't just sit idly by.
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The following morning, Yang Ping led a group of doctors to the International Medical Center for rounds, and Adams was among those he visited.

As soon as Yang Ping entered the ward, Mr. Adams said impatiently, "Professor Yang, I implore you to let me participate in the clinical trial again. The controversy surrounding me has been completely eliminated. Look, Professor Yang, these are the articles I wrote in major newspapers around the world. I severed ties with my sister, publicly explained the truth, and condemned those mindless bastards who didn't understand the truth."

Yang Ping hadn't really paid much attention to these things, but Song Ziming and the others had been keeping an eye on them. Song Ziming picked up the newspaper Adams handed him; indeed, he had done a lot of work.

“I’m begging for an additional spot in the Phase 2 clinical trial. I really need it,” Adams pleaded.

Yang Ping asked, "Are you sure you want to participate in the additional trials for the Phase II clinical trial?"

“Yes, I implore you to join.” Adams said firmly.

"But even though Phase I and Phase II are proceeding simultaneously, we still need to wait."

"I can wait!"

Are you sure you can wait?

''certainly!"

Only a fool wouldn't want to wait. This is just waiting for approval. I heard it will be approved soon. If there aren't additional slots for Phase II clinical trials, then waiting for Phase III clinical trials will be a year away.

“Okay, then let’s remove it from the preliminary clinical trial and move it to the phase II trial,” Yang Ping said to Song Ziming.

Adams immediately grasped Yang Ping's hand with immense gratitude: "Thank you so much, you're truly my benefactor."

“However, what does ‘preliminary clinical trial’ mean?” Adams asked.

Yang Ping told him, "There is no such term in academic circles. It is an internal term of ours. It means the first volunteer to participate in a clinical trial. These are volunteers who can directly enter clinical treatment before any other clinical trial. For example, if you are a pilot clinical trial participant, you can participate in clinical treatment within a few days."

"No! Professor Yang, there may be a misunderstanding. I want to participate in the pioneer trial, not the phase II clinical trial. I misunderstood, oh my god, what's going on?" Adams was too excited to express himself.

(End of this chapter)