China is a beacon of global embryo research, says scientist on return from US to lead lab

“This is just a temporary office; my lab and office are still being set up,” Wu said.

He officially joined his new institution as chair professor of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine a month ago despite being promoted to a tenured professorship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre (UT Southwestern) earlier this year.

His former employer made sincere efforts to retain him, including considering a counter-offer, but he politely declined.