Advances in technologies such as optogenetics, chemical genetics, gene editing, neural tracing and brain imaging are propelling the leap forward in neurobiology and brain science. Brain science research is shifting from studying low-dimensional functions like molecules, cells, and basic neural projections to exploring complex neural circuits and brain neural networks involved in higher-order cognition.

In recent years, Chinese scholars have made significant discoveries in brain disorders and brain-body interactions, rewriting traditional theories in neuroscience.

This session invites distinguished scholars and young talents to share their latest research findings and discuss the forefront advances and future development of the academic field.

Chairs

Zhan Cheng

Professor, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)

Wang Changhe

Professor, Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU)

Invited speakers & reports

Zhou Zhuan  

Peking University

Report: Neurotransmitter co-release and regulation through fusion pore at single vesicle level

Luo Minmin

Professor, Chinese Institute for Brain Research, Beijing

Report: Dissecting neural circuits for aversive processing

Lu Youming

Professor, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Report: Cell type-specific molecular mechanisms of memory

Zhu Xinhong

Professor, Center for Brain Diseases and Health Research, Pazhou Lab

Report: Targeted therapy of the liver-brain axis for severe neuropsychiatric disorders

Yin Zhinan

Professor, Jinan University

Report: IL27: New functions and translational applications

Zeng Wenwen

Professor, Tsinghua University

Report: Sympathetic regulation of metabolism

Liu Qiang

Professor, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital

Report: Bone marrow immunity and neuroinflammation

Zhan Cheng

Professor, USTC

Report: The role of brainstem catecholaminergic neurons in regulating immune function

Wang Changhe

Professor, XJTU

Report: Sexual dimorphic dopamine circuits mediate socio-sexual preference