Prof. QIU Anqi, Director of the Mental Health Research Centre (MHRC), Professor in the Department of Health Technology and Informatics and Global STEM Scholar, has been elected as Council Chair of the Organisation for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), an international society dedicated to advancing the understanding of the anatomical and functional organisation of the human brain using neuroimaging.
The Organisation for Human Brain Mapping Conference is one of the most authoritative and influential academic conferences in the field of international brain science, attracting thousands of experts and scholars in brain mapping and related interdisciplinary fields from leading global universities and research institutions each year. Attendees include academics and outstanding student representatives from psychology, biology, and cognitive neuroscience, who gather to exchange insights and discuss the latest advances in human brain function research. Professor Yau delivered a keynote address at this conference, attracting over 2,200 participants.
The talk titled "Fetal Programming of Maternal Psychological Stress: Implications for Early Brain Development and Mental Health", Prof. Qiu explored the significant impact of fetal programming on long-term neurodevelopmental and mental health outcomes.
Prof. Qiu highlighted findings from her longitudinal cohort study on the relationship between maternal mental health and child development, as well as the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. She also presented advancements in AI-driven models for early identification of mental health risks and discussed intervention strategies to enhance child resilience.
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