January 3–4, 2025

KIZ hosted the "Brain Disease Basic-Clinical Integration Symposium" to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration. Co-organized by KIZ’s State Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources and Evolution, Primate Facility, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Animal Models, and CAS Youth Innovation Promotion Association, the event featured 13 young scholars from global institutions.

KIZ Director and Primate Facility Head Yao Yonggang outlined KIZ’s research progress and facility capabilities, inviting collaborations. Experts presented on brain disease mechanisms, genetics, molecular imaging, and biomarkers. Attendees toured the Primate Facility and Non-Human Primate Resource Bank to discuss partnership opportunities.