Sunlife Congratulates Professor Zhou Yunzhen on Her 100th Birthday

On March 12, 2026, Professor Zhou Yunzhen, a renowned nutritionist in China and a faculty member of the Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, celebrated her 100th birthday.

The Chinese Nutrition Society, the Maternal and Child Nutrition Branch of the Chinese Nutrition Society, and the School of Public Health of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology jointly held a warm and grand celebration in Wuhan to mark Professor Zhou Yunzhen’s centenary. 

A Pillar of the Nutrition Community, Striving Tirelessly for a Healthy China 

Born in Tianjin in March 1926, Professor Zhou Yunzhen graduated from Peking University (formerly Yenching University) in 1952 and began teaching at Wuhan Medical College (now Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology) in 1955.

Professor Zhou has held numerous positions, including standing committee member of the first, second, and third sessions of the Chinese Nutrition Society, deputy director of the Maternal and Child Nutrition Branch of the Chinese Nutrition Society, chair of the Hubei Provincial Nutrition Society, as well as member of the Hubei Provincial and Wuhan Municipal Association for Science and Technology, and standing committee member of the Chinese Society of Food Hygiene.

Over the years, Professor Zhou has contributed to the compilation of many medical school textbooks, scientific books, and popular science publications, and has received multiple national scientific and technological awards. In the 1990s, she participated in the development and formulation of the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents and the Chinese Dietary Reference Intakes. In 1997, she was honored with the title "Hubei Science and Technology Elite" by the Hubei Provincial Association for Science and Technology.

Professor Liu Liegang, Vice Chair of the Chinese Nutrition Society, noted that Professor Zhou Yunzhen is a pioneer in the field of nutrition in China, especially in maternal and child nutrition. Her rigorous academic approach, profound scholarly achievements, and selfless dedication serve as an enduring model for younger generations. 

Professor Zhou’s Path to Health Together with Sunlife 

Adhering to the principles of truth-seeking, pragmatism, and great compassion, Professor Zhou Yunzhen led a research team from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in a seven‑year clinical study on colostrum involving over 4,800 cases. Sunlife supported this research by providing colostrum samples. The resulting academic paper was presented at the New Zealand Bio‑Conference 2010 on March 22, 2010, and was also shared at the Cross‑Strait Nutrition Academic Symposium held in Chengdu in May 2010. The research findings were published in the January 2012 issue of the Chinese Journal of Social Medicine. Later, Professor Zhou Yunzhen personally delivered lectures multiple times to promote high‑quality nutrition. 

In the post‑pandemic era, Professor Zhou Yunzhen has continued to demonstrate her benevolence. In 2020, during a public‑interest interview with Sunlife, she remained committed to spreading the importance of science‑based nutrition, sharing her insights on nutrition with the public and advocating for increased milk consumption and self‑care.

Ms. Mabel, Director of Sunlife Greater China, has not only collaborated with Professor Zhou Yunzhen as a representative of the brand but is also her student and friend in the nutrition industry. She was honored to be invited to participate in the celebration of Professor Zhou Yunzhen’s 100th birthday—a testament to the ongoing legacy of nutrition and health.