On 7 November 2025, the Mental Health Research Centre (MHRC) and the Life Science Imaging Centre at the Hong Kong Baptist University, co-hosted the inaugural Human Brain Mapping Symposium in the Greater Bay Area. Held at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the symposium attracted over 200 in-person participants and an online audience of more than 21,949 across various social media platforms.
The event brought together distinguished guests and leading scientists from across the region and around the world, all united by a shared mission to advance our understanding of the human brain. In his opening remarks, Prof. Christopher CHAO, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, emphasised the transformative potential of neuroscience and PolyU’s commitment to advancing the field through interdisciplinary research. He highlighted that brain mapping is not only a grand scientific challenge, but also a gateway to innovations in artificial intelligence, neurotechnology, mental health, and human-machine collaboration.
The day featured cutting-edge presentations and keynote speeches by renowned experts, including Prof. Michael I. MILLER, Bessie Darling Massey Professor, Director of Biomedical Engineering, and Co-director of Kavli Neuroscience Discovery Institute, Johns Hopkins University; Prof. QIU Anqi, Director of MHRC, Associate Dean of Graduate School, Professor of Department of Health Technology and Informatics, and Global STEM Scholar, PolyU; and Prof. JIANG Tianzi, Professor and Director of Beijing Key Laboratory of Brainnetome and Brain-Computer Interface, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Topics covered petascale neuroimaging models, precision mental health, AI applications in neuroscience, brain network analysis, and the neuropsychological basis of depression. Lively discussions explored the future of brain-inspired technologies and their potential to shape intelligent systems and promote mental and neurological health.
The symposium provided a dynamic platform for professional exchanges and dialogues among stakeholders in the field, marking a significant milestone toward establishing the Greater Bay Area as an international hub for brain imaging, neuroinformatics, and intelligent health technologies.
MHRC extends our heartfelt thanks to all speakers, participants, and partners for making this event a resounding success. Together, we are building new bridges between neuroscience research and technological innovation, nurturing next-generation talents and making discoveries that benefit humanity.
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