Thematic Forum on Medical Technology Successfully Held in Dalian

Date: April 24, 2025

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From April 15 to 17, 2025, in line with Peking University's Year of Scientific and Technological Innovation and the goal of developing a “Double First-Class” discipline in Medical Technology, Dean Han Hongbin led a delegation from the Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center to Dalian Medical University, a newly approved doctoral degree-granting institution in 2024. The visit included participation in and organization of several thematic forums focused on the advancement of the Medical Technology discipline and its associated professional fields.

On the afternoon of April 15, a Medical Imaging and Artificial Intelligence Forum was co-hosted with Dalian Medical University Second Hospital, focusing on the interdisciplinary integration of medical artificial intelligence and medical imaging technology.

Liu Zhiyu, Vice President of Dalian Medical University and Party Secretary of the Second Hospital, warmly welcomed the delegation from the Institute of Medical Technology of Peking University. He emphasized that the establishment of the hospital’s Medical Imaging and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory is a vital initiative to advance the Healthy China strategy and promote medical technological innovation.

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President Liu acknowledged the long-standing dedication of Professor Han Hongbin and his team to cutting-edge research in medical imaging and AI, and expressed his hope for Peking University’s continued guidance and support in the laboratory’s development. He also extended a sincere invitation for collaborative construction and joint development of the laboratory, with the goal of advancing the discipline of Medical Technology in China.

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On the morning of April 16, the Peking University-Dalian Medical University Health Data Science Discipline Development Forum was successfully held. In her opening address, Party Secretary Ren Ping emphasized that health data science is a critical direction for medical advancement, playing a significant role in improving healthcare quality and driving medical innovation. The forum provided a high-level platform for exchange, and she encouraged experts to engage in open discussions to collectively advance the discipline.

Professor Kong Guilan from the National Institute of Health Data Science at Peking University introduced the current state and trends in health data science globally and domestically, sharing insights on the development of Peking University’s health data science program. Professor Li Yang from Beihang University presented progress in key technologies for intelligent medical image diagnosis, highlighting work on eyeball image processing and brain imaging analysis. Professor Leng Song from the Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University discussed research practices in chronic disease trajectory mining based on physical examination data. Professor Wang Hongkai from the Faculty of Medicine at Dalian University of Technology reported on advancements in medical big data, digital twins, and disease prevention. Professor Niu Tianye from the University of Science and Technology of China shared valuable suggestions on the establishment of AI laboratories. Professors Lu Jian from Peking University Third Hospital, Pan Lekang from Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital, and Director Ge Yusong from the Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University provided comments and suggestions on the experts’ presentations.

Professor Han Hongbin noted that the discussions clarified directions for future collaboration and outlined specific pathways, comprehensively showcasing the diverse content of health data science and laying a solid foundation for future disciplinary cooperation and development. In her closing remarks, Secretary Ren Ping expressed gratitude for the experts’ support and participation. She highlighted that the forum focused on cutting-edge topics in health data science, with in-depth discussions among scholars that demonstrated the discipline’s diverse applications and clarified plans for technological innovation. The event provided strong momentum for disciplinary development and industry progress. She expressed hope for continued collaboration to elevate health data science to new heights and contribute further to the advancement of healthcare.

On the afternoon of April 16, Professor Han Hongbin and the expert delegation visited the College of Medical Imaging at Dalian Medical University. Dean Yang Chao and Vice Dean Wu Jun introduced the construction of the Medical Imaging Virtual Simulation Experimental Teaching Center and innovative achievements in medical imaging education. The visit focused on examining the virtual simulation training platform, which includes seven major modules, such as CT and MRI, in the virtual simulation teaching laboratory.

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On April 17, the "Future Medical Technology Forum and Graduate Advisor Training Conference" was successfully held in the Academic Lecture Hall of Dalian Medical University. Party Secretary Li Haiyang attended the event, and Vice President Liu Zhiyu delivered an opening address. In his speech, Liu introduced the university’s red heritage, noting that Dalian Medical University was "founded by the Party, established for the nation, and dedicated to the people." He called on advisors and graduate students to seize this opportunity for collaborative innovation.

The forum brought together over 20 renowned experts and scholars, including recipients of the National Outstanding Youth Fund and Overseas Outstanding Youth Fund, from prestigious institutions such as Peking University, University of Science and Technology of China, Institute of Information Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhejiang University, Fudan University, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, and Beijing Institute of Technology. The event focused on exploring cutting-edge advancements and future directions in the integration of artificial intelligence and medicine.

The forum was co-hosted by Dean Li Shijun of the College of Laboratory Medicine at Dalian Medical University and Cheng Fangxiao of the Institute of Medical Technology at Peking University School of Medicine.

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Researcher He Song from the Academy of Military Medical Sciences delivered a presentation on "Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Drug Discovery and Toxicity Evaluation," providing an in-depth analysis of AI’s innovative applications in new drug development. Professor Li Yang from Northeast Forestry University spoke on "Large Language Models and Biological Sequence Analysis," showcasing the unique advantages of large language models in bioinformatics processing. Yixuan Yuan from the Chinese University of Hong Kong presented on "AI-Assisted Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Diseases," highlighting AI’s potential in enabling precise disease diagnosis. Professor Wang Qingshan discussed "Gut-Brain Co-Treatment: The Role of Gut Microbiota in Neurodegenerative Diseases and Traditional Chinese Medicine Development," offering new perspectives for neurodegenerative disease research and innovative Chinese medicine development. Chief Physician Liang Lei from the Aerospace Center Hospital introduced "Clinical Status of Ultrasound-Guided Uterine Fibroid Ablation and Key Issues in Robotic Development," focusing on cutting-edge clinical treatment technologies and equipment development. Zhang Yuhui and Fan Bo from the Institute of Information Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, presented reports on "Efficient and Secure Data Sharing Technology" and "AI-Assisted Diagnosis of Urological Diseases," respectively, aligning with current demands for medical data security and precision medicine.

In his closing remarks, Professor Han Hongbin from Peking University summarized the conference, emphasizing that cultivating high-level talent in medical technology is a critical national need and strategic priority for achieving self-reliance in advanced medical technology and equipment. As institutions authorized to offer doctoral programs in medical technology, Peking University and Dalian Medical University should strengthen collaboration and work together to contribute to the development of the Healthy China strategy in the new era.

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The successful hosting of this forum established an academic exchange platform among doctoral programs in medical technology, significantly advancing the interdisciplinary integration of modern medical engineering, artificial intelligence, and intelligent diagnostics. The conference brought together experts and scholars from fields such as medical engineering, biomedicine, and clinical medicine. Through in-depth discussions, it systematically addressed key scientific challenges in achieving independent innovation in core medical technologies in China and clarified priority directions for the future development of medical technology. The event provided a valuable collaborative model for building a globally competitive medical technology discipline system and innovative talent cultivation framework.