Abstract:

After forty-three years of development, China’s newborn screening program has achieved remarkable success. Professor Chen Ruiguan, not only a pioneer in the field of newborn screening in China but also the founder of this discipline. This article comprehensively reviews the development of newborn screening in China, including the expansion of screened diseases and technological innovations, the promulgation of relevant national policies, the significant achievements of newborn screening, and its impact on families and society. It also looks ahead to future directions, commemorating Professor Chen’s outstanding contributions.

Key words: Chen Ruiguan, newborn screening, developmental history