Shanxi Medical University's Materials Science and Molecular Biology & Genetics broke into the global top 1 percent for the first time in the latest ESI discipline rankings released by Clarivate Analytics. This means the university now has eight disciplines ranking in the top 1 percent globally, placing it among leading universities in Shanxi province.

The university's eight disciplines in the global top 1 percent ESI rankings include Clinical Medicine, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Neuroscience & Behavior, Biology & Biochemistry, General Social Sciences, Chemistry, Materials Science, and Molecular Biology & Genetics.

ESI serves as a crucial indicator for assessing the academic level and influence of universities, academic institutions, and countries/regions. Achieving a spot in the global top 1 percent reflects the core competitiveness and academic impact of a discipline.

In recent years, Shanxi Medical University has focused on enhancing discipline quality and effectiveness in line with its implementation of the "Double First-Class" initiative. Through research projects and talent cultivation, the university has elevated the competitiveness, overall strength, and international influence of its disciplines, bringing it closer to becoming a top-tier research and application-oriented medical university in the country.