Brain sciences in China

Researchers are scrambling to meet the neurological demands posed by a rapidly ageing population with a low birth-rate.

Xiaoming Zhou hopes his work will help to improve the health and welfare of China’s ageing population.

Endocrinologist Weiping Jia investigates how data from 170,000 Shanghai residents can help to combat an ever-growing problem in Chinese populations.

A leader in brain-computer interface technologies from Tianjin, China, is advancing brain-inspired research with real-world applications, opening a world of medical possibilities.

With improved imaging technologies, leading radiologists in southwest China have improved diagnosis of psychiatric disorders.

Neuroscience research is thriving at a young and vibrant university in Shanghai.

Combining clinical and basic research strengths, the Institutes of Brain Science (IOBS) at Fudan University in Shanghai has pioneered neuroscience innovation set to bring significant social benefit.

With a strong foundation in neuroscience and clinical research, Shanghai is investing heavily to spearhead brain research, and forming a comprehensive network.

Pushing the frontiers of science and engineering, a prestigious institute in Beijing has devised ground-breaking instruments for brain studies.

The State Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at The University of Hong Kong has played a big role in revealing insights about function, to improve brain and psychological health.