By outdoor-nature-child.com During the 2024 World Life Science Conference held on October 19 in Hainan, Dr. Randy Schekman, the 2013 Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine, addressed the pressing and complex challenges the world faces today, such as major diseases, an aging population, environmental pollution, climate change, and resource scarcity. He expressed his hope that this conference would enhance international collaboration, allowing experts and scholars to share unpublished research findings and drive innovation in life sciences.
The conference brought together scholars and experts from around the globe to discuss “A Shared Health in One World,” exploring how new developments in life sciences can serve human health. With the onset of a new technological revolution and industrial transformation, advancements in artificial intelligence and big data technologies have significantly increased research and development efficiency in life sciences and biotechnology.
Dr. Yang Weicai, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the rotating chair of the Joint Life Sciences Society of the China Association for Science and Technology, highlighted the role of AI in advancing research in this field. He noted that previously, scientists spent years deciphering protein structures, but now, AI technology can rapidly predict these structures. The swift evolution of AI technology also aids scientists in designing further experiments, thereby accelerating the R&D process.
Dr. Kong Dexing, a distinguished professor at Zhejiang University and the president of the Zhejiang Provincial Society of Mathematical Medicine, pointed out that precision medicine is revolutionizing traditional disease diagnosis and treatment models. His team has been integrating AI mathematical techniques with ultrasound diagnostics since 2008, successfully developing AI-assisted diagnostic technology for thyroid and breast ultrasound. This technology has been clinically applied in nearly a thousand hospitals, offering doctors richer diagnostic information. “This technology can accurately assist in early screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer patients, showing promising prospects in community hospitals and remote towns,” he explained.
The 2024 World Life Science Conference focuses on advancements in biology, medicine, and environmental science, addressing current public interest topics in health while facilitating academic exchange and showcasing the latest research outcomes. The event attracted over 300 renowned experts from 25 countries, including more than 60 academicians from both domestic and international institutions. This conference aims to create a platform for researchers in the global life sciences arena to share ideas and accelerate the transformation of research outcomes.