Student Life

On March 23, the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence (CAAI) and the China Computer Federation (CCF) successfully hosted an academic exchange event at the School of Artificial Intelligence, Wuhan University. The event featured six distinguished speakers: CAAI Fellow, Vice President of the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB), and Professor at Tsinghua University, Zhang Xuegong; Chair of the CCF Bioinformatics Committee and Distinguished Professor at the School of Computer Science and Technology, Xidian University, Gao Lin; Vice Chair of the CCF Bioinformatics Committee, Tenured Professor at Beijing Institute of Technology, and Visiting Researcher at the Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhang Fa; Vice Chair of the CAAI Bioinformatics and Artificial Life Committee and Distinguished Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shen Hongbin; Senior Member of both CAAI and CCF, and Dean of the School of Computer Science at Central South University, Li Min; and Secretary-General of the CAAI Bioinformatics and Artificial Life Committee and Researcher at the Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Chen Hebing. These six experts delivered insightful lectures to faculty and students. Xia Guisong, Vice Dean (acting Dean) of the School of Artificial Intelligence at Wuhan University, attended and delivered an opening speech. The event was hosted by Liu Juan, Senior Member of CCF and a Distinguished Professor at Wuhan University’s School of Artificial Intelligence. Many faculty members, graduate students, and undergraduates from both within and outside the university participated in the conference.

During the conference, Professor Zhang Xuegong presented his work on pattern recognition in gene expression and regulation, exploring the frontiers and future directions of AI in life sciences and medical research. Professor Gao Lin introduced her work on spatial transcriptomics data deconvolution based on the optimal transport model. Professor Zhang Fa reported on AI-based cryo-electron microscopy data processing for biological macromolecules. Professor Shen Hongbin discussed AI-driven multimodal big data analysis methods for proteins. Professor Li Min presented his research on the prediction of three-dimensional genome loop structures. Professor Chen Hebing shared insights on intelligent analysis and applications of tumor three-dimensional genomics. With their academic expertise and engaging presentation styles, the six experts painted a vivid picture of the cutting-edge developments in bioinformatics for the audience.

Following the presentations, the experts actively engaged with the audience in a lively discussion. Faculty members and students highly appreciated the CAAI and CCF initiative to bring academic exchanges to universities and expressed their eagerness to participate in similar events in the future.

Finally, the event concluded successfully with a group photo of the six experts and attendees, marking a fruitful and inspiring exchange.