National Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine

The National Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine (NERC-TCM) is a leading research and development institution in China focused on the modernization and industrialization of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Established in 1994 and based in Shanghai, the center is a key subsidiary of the China State Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry, which is part of the Sinopharm group. NERC-TCM specializes in bridging the gap between laboratory research and large-scale manufacturing through advanced engineering technologies such as supercritical extraction and standardized formulation processes. The center's primary activities include developing new TCM drugs, establishing international quality standards for herbal extracts, and providing technical consultancy for the pharmaceutical industry. Its research efforts target high-prevalence therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular health, respiratory conditions, and liver diseases.