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2025年世界获奖者论坛将于下周在上海举行 2025-10-19
The 2025 World Laureates Forum will be held in Shanghai's Lingang New Area from October 24 to 26, bringing together 25 top scientists from around the world to discuss advances in basic research, technology and global scientific cooperation.
This year's lineup includes laureates in physics, computing and life sciences, among them several Nobel and Turing winners, including mathematician Shing-Tung Yau and computer scientist Andrew Chi-Chih Yao.
Twelve scientists will take part for the first time, adding new voices from fields such as mathematics, biology and materials research.
The forum will open with the presentation of the 2025 World Laureates Association Prizes in Computer Science or Mathematics and in Life Science or Medicine. This year's awards go to American trio Richard Schoen, Scott D Emr and Wesley I Sundquist for breakthroughs in mathematics and cell biology.
Organizers said the three-day program will feature one main forum, six sub-forums, and more than 10 side events, covering topics from youth science and artificial intelligence to new materials and brain disease research.
"The idea is to bring scientists from different disciplines together to exchange perspectives and spark collaboration," said Guo Jiangping, secretary-general of the Shanghai Lingang Science and Technology Innovation Development Foundation.
One of the sub-sessions, focused on brain disease research, will bring together neuroscientists to share progress on Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Li Xiaojiang, who will initiate the session, said the discussions will examine shared molecular mechanisms among neurodegenerative diseases. "Finding one effective treatment could help unlock others," he added.
Another session will address how to support the next generation of researchers.
Geng Zhaohua, deputy director of the Fudan Xue Min Institute of Advanced Studies, said the forum aims to help young scientists stay focused on long-term, original research rather than chasing short-term trends.
"We want to build closer links between early-career and senior scholars and foster an environment that values patience, creativity and self-driven innovation," he pointed out.
This year's edition will also include public programs such as science fairs and open lectures to engage a wider audience in scientific exchange.
Since its launch in 2018, the World Laureates Forum has become a recurring meeting point for scientists across disciplines and supports Lingang's vision of becoming a hub for science and innovation.
Source: Shanghai Daily
