On April 6, the 13th Tsinghua Brain Pacemaker Forum, "Love Others as Yourself, Perceive the Future", sponsored by Tsinghua University and co organized by the National Engineering Research Center for Neuromodulation, several well-known hospitals and Beijing Pinchi Medical Equipment Co., Ltd., was held in Beijing. Famous neurologists, neuromodulation researchers and hundreds of related patients from all over the country gathered together to attend the event. This forum activity has received strong support from the Beijing Municipal Commission of Science and Technology and the Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park Management Committee.
The National Engineering Research Center for Neuroregulation has carried out research projects on neuroregulation represented by brain pacemakers for more than 20 years. Its brain pacemaker products have been unanimously recognized by doctors and patients for their breakthrough unique technology and excellent quality, and have quickly been widely applied in clinical settings (with 450 clinical hospitals nationwide, over 25000 patients, and international business entering multiple markets). It is a model of high-end active medical equipment in China. This project has made breakthrough progress in areas such as variable frequency stimulation, magnetic resonance compatibility and neural circuits, remote programming and artificial intelligence, deep EEG signal perception and closed-loop stimulation, and intelligent sleep regulation, and has won the first prize of the 2018 National Science and Technology Progress Award.
Adhering to the concept of "loving others as yourself", the National Engineering Research Center for Neuromodulation has been innovating technology to benefit patients while bravely shouldering social responsibility. Since 2012, it has carried out the "Tsinghua Brain Pacemaker Forum" activity, aiming to promote discipline progress and popularize relevant knowledge to the public. It has been participated by well-known medical experts throughout the country. It has become an important science popularization position for Parkinson's disease treatment in China, and also the spiritual home of millions of Parkinson's disease patients in China. Over the past decade, more than 10000 patients have participated in forum activities and have been repeatedly reported by media such as People's Daily and Xinhua News Agency, with far-reaching social impact.
As a common event for doctors, researchers and patients, this forum was co chaired by Dr. Mei Shanshan from Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Wang Hanchen, a doctoral candidate from Tsinghua University and the National Engineering Research Center for Neuromodulation, and Xiao Yudaixi, a post-operative patient with dystonia.
From left to right, they are Dr. Mei Shanshan, Dr. Wang Hanchen's graduate student, and Xiao Yudaixi (a postoperative patient with muscle tone disorders)
Gong Weimi, member of the Party Group and Deputy Director of the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission and Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park Management Committee, attended the forum and delivered a speech, highly affirming the achievements of the brain pacemaker project in carrying out scientific and technological innovation and promoting the transformation and application of achievements for people's life and health. She reviewed the process of the Municipal Science and Technology Commission and Zhongguancun Management Committee supporting and promoting the development and clinical research of brain pacemakers since 2009, as well as the subsequent development and demonstration application of vagus nerve stimulators, sacral nerve stimulators, and spinal cord stimulators. She has high expectations for deepening the intersection of medicine and engineering and the integration of research, production, and application, and promoting the high-level development of China's neural regulation field. She looks forward to providing strong support for the innovation and development of Beijing's medical and health industry.
Professor Hao Hongwei, deputy director of the National Engineering Research Center for Neuromodulation, systematically reviewed the development of the brain pacemaker project over the years, and introduced the team's latest research progress in magnetic resonance compatibility, remote programming, directional stimulation, synchronous recording and closed-loop regulation of brain pacemakers. Professor Hao Hongwei also reviewed the history of the 12th Tsinghua Brain Pacemaker Forum, emphasizing that the team adheres to the original intention of "loving others as oneself" and will continue to promote technological innovation based on the actual needs of patients, opening up a better tomorrow for them.
Professor Hao Hongwei, Deputy Director of National Engineering Research Center for Neuroregulation
Professor Zhang Jianguo, Deputy Director of the National Engineering Research Center for Neuromodulation and Beijing Tiantan Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University, delivered a speech on the spot, summarizing his understanding of continuous participation in the 13th Forum. Professor Zhang emphasized the significance of remote control technology and the progress in promoting consensus among Chinese experts on remote control. And based on decades of application and research experience, we have planned and looked forward to the future development of neural regulation.
Professor Zhang Jianguo
Deputy Director of Neuromodulation National Engineering Research Center
Beijing Temple of Heaven Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University
In the forum, Professor Niu Chaoshi from the First Affiliated Hospital of the University of Science and Technology of China (Anhui Provincial Hospital) shared his clinical practice and experience summary of combining his "rechargeable 3.0T magnetic resonance compatible brain pacemaker" with imaging on site. Professor Hu Xiaowu from the First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Shanghai Changhai Hospital) shared the latest research results of the new generation of "Bluetooth EEG acquisition and perceptible brain pacemaker".
Professor Niu Chaoshi from the First Affiliated Hospital of the University of Science and Technology of China (Anhui Provincial Hospital)
Professor Hu Xiaowu, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Shanghai Changhai Hospital)
Professor Yu Yang from Tianjin Huanhu Hospital conducted on-site popularization of Parkinson's disease rehabilitation methods and led everyone to do rehabilitation exercises. Professor Chen Tong of the General Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army gave guidance on how to manage patients outside the hospital in the Internet era.
Professor Yu Yang from Tianjin Huanhu Hospital
Professor Yu Yang from Tianjin Huanhu Hospital
Famous experts from Beijing Tiantan Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University, General Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Yuquan Hospital of Tsinghua University, Sanbo Brain Hospital of Capital Medical University, Peking University First Hospital, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China (Anhui Provincial Hospital), First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Shanghai Changhai Hospital) and other hospitals attended the forum to answer questions and questions for many patients.
Professor Zhang Yuqing, Capital Medical University Xuanwu Hospital
Professor Guan Yuguang, Capital Medical University Sanbo Brain Hospital
Professor Mao Zhiqi General Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army
Professor Ma Yu, Yuquan Hospital, Tsinghua University
Several brain pacemaker users from all over the country also stepped onto the forum stage, actively sharing their experiences of fighting against illness and regaining a new life. They have not only resumed normal work and life, but also can perform songs and dances on stage. They encourage other patients to maintain an optimistic attitude and actively use the power of technology to help them regain their health.
After the meeting, experts from 9 hospitals conducted joint free consultations for patients.
