The sixth National Symposium on Biological Magnetic Resonance concluded on Aug 10 in Shanghai. 

Hosted by the Biological Magnetic Resonance Academic Subgroup of the Biophysical Society of China (BSC) and organized by the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the symposium invited renowned experts and scholars from China and abroad to deliver keynote and thematic lectures. 

Under the theme “Magnetic Resonance & Health”, speakers highlighted cutting-edge advances, innovative methods and applications of biological magnetic resonance across diverse life science fields. 

Participants of the sixth National Symposium on Biological Magnetic Resonance pose for a group photo. [Photo/WeChat account: BSC] 

To cover key frontiers in the field, the symposium featured eight thematic sessions: Magnetic Resonance and Phase Separation, Magnetic Resonance and Membrane Biology, Magnetic Resonance and Biomolecular Dynamics, Magnetic Resonance and Metabolomics, Magnetic Resonance and Drug Development, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Magnetic Resonance and Artificial Intelligence, and New Technologies in Magnetic Resonance. The program spanned topics from fundamental research to clinical applications. 

The event attracted over 200 participants, including experts, scholars, students and industry representatives. The academic program comprised two keynote lectures, 42 parallel session presentations and four “Rising Star” talks, showcasing the latest breakthroughs and innovative applications of magnetic resonance in life sciences and related disciplines. The symposium also provided a high-level platform for young and mid-career scientists, encouraging them to spark new ideas and forge collaborations. 

Participants, including teachers and students, interact actively at the poster presentation session. [Photo/WeChat account: BSC] 

In addition to oral presentations, the symposium hosted 36 poster presentations, enabling face-to-face exchanges that promoted exchange of ideas and interdisciplinary collaboration. The specially designed “Rising Star” and “Flash Talk” sessions offered young scholars and students valuable opportunities to highlight their most recent research achievements. 

At the closing ceremony, James Jeiwen Chou, chair of the symposium, expressed heartfelt gratitude to experts, faculty and students for their active participation and extended appreciation to the volunteers for their dedicated contributions. Looking ahead, Chou warmly invited participants to reconvene at the next edition of the symposium, scheduled to be held in Tianjin in 2027.