Core Viewpoint - The Jiangsu Provincial Health Commission and the Jiangsu Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine have officially announced the inclusion of the "Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Gut Microecology" project led by the Second Jiangsu Provincial Hospital (Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital) as a key discipline for high-level traditional Chinese medicine development, highlighting its innovative interdisciplinary nature [1][2]. Group 1: Project Overview - The "Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Gut Microecology" is a new interdisciplinary field developed from the strong foundation of the hospital's proctology department, which was established in 1988 and became a provincial key specialty in 2022 [2]. - The discipline has evolved through three stages: clinical diagnosis and treatment of proctological diseases, exploration of the role of gut microecology in diseases, and the establishment of an integrative research system combining traditional and Western medicine [2]. Group 2: Research and Development - The department has conducted over 300 cases of gut microbiota transplantation since around 2018, discovering its effects on difficult-to-treat metabolic diseases and drug resistance in cancer patients [2]. - The focus of the discipline will include the impact of gut microecology on targeted therapies, antibody drugs, and immunotherapy, as well as the regulatory effects of traditional Chinese medicine on the gut-brain axis [3]. Group 3: Collaborative Efforts - The hospital has established the "Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Gut Microecology Diagnosis and Treatment Research Center" in collaboration with various institutions, aiming to create a cross-disciplinary academic platform [4]. - The research team consists of 31 members, including 7 senior professionals, 3 PhDs, and 7 Masters, covering various fields such as clinical medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and pharmacology [4]. Group 4: Future Goals - The discipline aims to become a national benchmark for integrative gut microecology diagnosis and treatment within 5 to 10 years, with a three-phase development plan focusing on establishing standardized laboratories, formulating industry consensus, and creating a national research platform [5]. - Collaborative efforts will include joint laboratory construction, project cooperation, and talent exchange, with a focus on clinical studies related to targeted gut microbiota transplantation and the mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine [5]. Group 5: Institutional Recognition - The inclusion of this project as a provincial high-level traditional Chinese medicine key discipline is seen as a significant recognition of the hospital's academic development and a new opportunity for high-quality growth [6].

Core Viewpoint - The Jiangsu Provincial Health Commission and the Jiangsu Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine have announced the inclusion of the "Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Gut Microecology" as a key discipline, marking a significant breakthrough for Jiangsu Second Hospital in the field of interdisciplinary construction in traditional Chinese medicine [1] Group 1 - The "Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Gut Microecology" is a new interdisciplinary field developed by Jiangsu Second Hospital's Department of Anorectal Surgery, reflecting the hospital's strong foundation in this area [1] - The department has conducted over 300 cases of gut microbiota transplantation since around 2018, discovering its effects on difficult-to-treat metabolic diseases and drug resistance in cancer patients [1] - The emphasis on integrative medicine is rooted in historical texts, with modern applications including the incorporation of various traditional Chinese medicines to enhance treatment efficacy [2] Group 2 - The project will focus on three core areas: the impact of gut microecology on targeted drugs and immunotherapy, the regulatory role of traditional Chinese medicine on the gut-brain axis, and the effects of probiotics and fermented traditional Chinese medicine on gut microecology [2] - A project review meeting was held, where experts provided insights on differentiating the project from existing Western clinical research and the potential for developing standards for integrative approaches [3] - The project aims to embody the integration of traditional and modern medicine, emphasizing multidisciplinary collaboration and the complete cycle of healthcare from prevention to rehabilitation [3]