# Fan Memorial Institute of Biology

> former Chinese biological research institute

**Wikidata**: [Q15921008](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15921008)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/fan-memorial-institute-of-biology

## Summary
The Fan Memorial Institute of Biology was a former Chinese biological research institute that operated from 1928 to 1950. Founded by Bing Zhi and Hu Xiansu, it served as a foundational institution for biological studies in China and was named after Fan Yuanlian. It was later succeeded by the Institute of Botany and the Institute of Zoology, both under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

## Key Facts
-   **Type:** Research institute, active from 1928 to 1950.
-   **Founded by:** Bing Zhi and Hu Xiansu.
-   **Named after:** Fan Yuanlian.
-   **Succeeded by:** Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
-   **Aliases:** Jingsheng sheng wu diao cha suo, 北平静生生物调查所.
-   **ISNI:** 0000000107249720.
-   **VIAF ID:** 153827465.
-   **Wikipedia Languages:** Chinese (zh).

## FAQs
### Q: What was the Fan Memorial Institute of Biology?
A: The Fan Memorial Institute of Biology was a former Chinese biological research institute. It was active from 1928 to 1950.

### Q: When was the Fan Memorial Institute of Biology active?
A: The Fan Memorial Institute of Biology was active from 1928, when it was founded, until 1950.

### Q: Who founded the Fan Memorial Institute of Biology?
A: The Fan Memorial Institute of Biology was founded by Bing Zhi and Hu Xiansu.

### Q: What institutions succeeded the Fan Memorial Institute of Biology?
A: The Fan Memorial Institute of Biology was succeeded by the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Both institutions trace their inception to 1928, with a qualifier linking them to the Fan Memorial Institute of Biology.

### Q: Who was the Fan Memorial Institute of Biology named after?
A: The Fan Memorial Institute of Biology was named after Fan Yuanlian.

## Why It Matters
The Fan Memorial Institute of Biology holds significance as a pioneering Chinese biological research institute active during a crucial period of scientific development in China (1928-1950). Its establishment by prominent scientists Bing Zhi and Hu Xiansu marked an important step in formalizing biological studies in the country. Crucially, it served as the direct predecessor to two major institutions of the Chinese Academy of Sciences: the Institute of Botany and the Institute of Zoology. This foundational role highlights its lasting impact on the structure and direction of biological research in post-1949 China, contributing to the institutional framework for scientific inquiry in the nation. Its existence represents a key phase in the institutionalization of biological sciences in China.

## Notable For
*   Being a foundational Chinese biological research institute active from 1928 to 1950.
*   Serving as the direct predecessor to the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
*   Its establishment by notable scientists Bing Zhi and Hu Xiansu.
*   Being named in honor of Fan Yuanlian.

## Body

### Overview and Classification
The Fan Memorial Institute of Biology was a former Chinese biological research institute. It operated as a research institute from 1928 to 1950. Its wikidata description identifies it as a "former Chinese biological research institute."

### Founding and Naming
The institute was founded by Bing Zhi and Hu Xiansu. It was named after Fan Yuanlian.

### Successor Institutions
The Fan Memorial Institute of Biology was succeeded by two distinct institutions:
*   **Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences:** This botanical institute traces its inception to 1928, with a qualifier specifically referencing the Fan Memorial Institute of Biology. It is located in the People's Republic of China.
*   **Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences:** This research institute, located in Beijing, China, also traces its inception to 1928, with a qualifier referencing the Fan Memorial Institute of Biology. It also has inception dates in October 1950 and 1957.

### Aliases
The institute was also known by its aliases: Jingsheng sheng wu diao cha suo and 北平静生生物调查所.

### Identifiers
The Fan Memorial Institute of Biology is associated with several unique identifiers:
*   **ISNI:** 0000000107249720
*   **VIAF ID:** 153827465
*   **Yale LUX ID:** group/8ec94e63-bf61-418c-a3a9-b0ffef954f18
*   **Cinii Research ID:** 1140563741624706560
*   **NACIS Cat Author ID:** DA13343815
*   **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n2007036804
*   **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/155ry_8c
*   **Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID:** 282660

The entity has a sitelink count of 1 and a Wikipedia page in Chinese (zh).

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## References

1. CiNii Research