AI for Life Science and Symposium on Cutting-Edge Brain Science Equipment and Group Innovation Successfully Held in Chongqing

Date: March 17, 2025

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From March 14 to 16, 2025, the "AI for Life Science" Symposium and the Symposium on Cutting-Edge Brain Science Equipment and Group Innovation were successfully held in Chongqing, China. The event was organized by the Magnetic Resonance Equipment and Technology Committee of the Chinese Society of Medical Equipment, and co-hosted by the Institute of Medical Technology at Peking University Health Science Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Nanjing University, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Department of Medical Imaging Technology at Chongqing Medical University, Dalian Medical University Medical Technology Development Center, Department of Medical Imaging at Shandong First Medical University, and affiliated hospitals of Capital Medical University.

The symposium gathered renowned experts from clinical medicine, life sciences, and artificial intelligence, aiming to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, promote technological innovation in medical equipment, and advance the construction of China’s “Double First-Class” discipline in medical technology. The sessions were co-hosted by Dr. Xu Meng and Dr. Li Hongfeng, assistant researchers at Peking University.

Hou Yan, Chair of the Chinese Society of Medical Equipment, delivered opening remarks at the Symposium on Brain Science Equipment and Group Innovation, commending Peking University’s contributions in medical equipment innovation, industrial upgrading, and international collaboration. She expressed strong expectations for further joint efforts in promoting technological breakthroughs and national discipline development.

Chair Hou delivering opening speech

Prof. Han Hongbin, Dean of the Institute of Medical Technology at Peking University and Chair of the Magnetic Resonance Committee, welcomed outstanding young talents from both medical and information science fields. He highlighted the Committee's key role in supporting the independent innovation of domestic medical equipment, and emphasized the importance of continued technological development.

Prof. Han Hongbin delivering speeches

Prof. Cheng Liang (Harbin Medical University) presented on omics data processing for eQTL studies in disease bioinformatics.Prof. Yuan Yixuan (CUHK) shared intelligent imaging solutions for gastrointestinal disease diagnosis using AI.Prof. Lei Baiying (Shenzhen University) focused on multi-omics standardization and early screening.Dr. Wang Yansu (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China) presented new tools for microbiome biomarker detection.Prof. Zhang Yi (Xidian University) discussed non-invasive brain modulation for obesity, ADHD, and cognitive enhancement.Prof. Zhuang Xiahai (Fudan University) introduced multimodal medical image computation using foundation models and explainable AI.Dr. Fu Wanyi (Tsinghua University) and Dr. Xiong Bo (Peking University) reported on federated learning diagnostics and 3D biomedical imaging reconstruction respectively.Physicians from Peking University Third Hospital shared their three-compartment fMRI theory and BOLD analysis method outlook.Dr. Fu Yu reported on extracellular space (ECS) material transport mechanisms, envisioning ECS-targeted PMB precision regulation.Dr. Chen Qingchao (Peking University) presented on "Radar + X: Real-Time Human Health Perception", highlighting radar sensing and multimodal AI analysis.Dr. Liu Bin (Shandong University Second Hospital) presented ECS-targeted therapy for pancreatic cancer.Prof. Hu Zhongyi (Wenzhou University) and Dr. Xu Rui (Qingdao University Hospital) addressed optical imaging for Alzheimer’s and gamma light therapy for cerebral ischemia.Dr. Fan Bo (Dalian Medical University) discussed AI-assisted diagnostics in urology.

Experts from USTC, Southeast University, Shandong University, Sichuan University, Beijing Normal University, and other top institutions provided professional feedback and commentary on the talks, addressing both technical depth and translational potential.

Experts’ presentations

At the parallel symposium on brain science frontier equipment, Prof. Han Hongbin introduced Peking University’s national-level brain research project, discussing team-building and talent training strategies. Presentations by Dr. Xie Zhaoheng, Prof. Niu Tianye, Dr. Sun Jianfei, and Dr. Huang Yixing covered imaging evaluation of deep cervical lymphatic–venous anastomosis, Soft X-ray imaging for brain ultrastructure and ECS functional imaging and signal processing.

During the 6th extended meeting of the 3rd Standing Committee of the Magnetic Resonance Committee, Prof. Han reviewed the committee’s milestones since its 2012 founding—particularly its mission to "revitalize domestic medical equipment" and achievements such as establishing the doctoral program in medical technology and contributing to the Double First-Class discipline framework.

He announced plans for committee restructuring in 2025, encouraging broader participation and interdisciplinary innovation across MR, CT, ultrasound, and more. Vice chairs Geng Daoying, Peng Yun, Liu Ailian, Wang Wei, Xu Haibo, Gong Lianggeng, and others presented work plans for AI, pediatrics, abdominal imaging, rehabilitation, neurology, and cardiothoracic specialties, outlining paths for integrated development across academia, industry, and research.

University representatives from Chongqing Medical University, Dalian Medical University, and others engaged in in-depth discussions on discipline development and talent training in medical imaging technology.

The successful hosting of this symposium provided a high-level platform for cross-disciplinary collaboration among engineering, medicine, and artificial intelligence. Centered on innovation in medical equipment in the AI era, participants examined key challenges in domestic technological advancement, and discussed strategic priorities for discipline development under China's 15th Five-Year Plan. This event has laid a strong foundation for future cooperation in technological breakthroughs, academic exchange, and talent cultivation across China’s life sciences and medical engineering sectors.

Group photos