The 2023 Annual Sino-American Symposium on Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Mental Illness and Neurological Disorders, co-funded by the UChicago Center in Beijing, convened in Zhuhai over two days on June 10-11, 2023. The symposium brought together approximately 250 attendees, comprising translational researchers and clinicians from diverse neuroscience disciplines, ranging from Neurobiologists and Neurologists to Psychiatrists and Clinical Psychologists.
Distinguished experts from prominent institutions, including the University of Chicago and Stanford University, alongside esteemed institutions in China, shared their profound insights during the event. Notably, Dr. Anthony Reder delivered a captivating talk on "Cognitive Disorders in Neurodegenerative and Inflammatory Brain Diseases and Long COVID," while Dr. Feng presented a thought-provoking discussion on "Inflammation and Advanced Treatment in Neuroimmunological Disorders." These presentations underscored their extensive knowledge in the realm of CNS diseases.
Additionally, speakers from Stanford University School of Medicine, its affiliated VA hospital, and other leading universities and hospitals in China enriched the symposium with their expertise. Dr. Daolong Zhang played a crucial role as a translator, ensuring accessibility of English talks to the Chinese-speaking audience. In recognition of their invaluable contributions, Dr. Anthony Reder, Dr. Daolong Zhang, and Dr. Huiqong Deng were honored with visiting professorships by Zhuhai Third Renmin Hospital.
The symposium's primary objective centered on fostering education, communication, and collaboration, serving as a pivotal platform to bridge U.S. and Chinese physicians and scientists in the realm of advanced neuroscience. The discussions spanned various topics, encompassing neuro-inflammation (brain fog), cognition, neurodegeneration, traumatic brain injury, brain pathophysiology, psychosomatic disorders, and good psychiatric management (GPM model). The fruitful collaborations and knowledge exchange generated by this event are expected to flourish, further advancing neuroscience research and medical practices.
The organizers express their sincere appreciation for the grant provided by the UChicago Center in Beijing, which played a significant role in facilitating this intellectually enriching symposium.
