Journal of Shandong University (Health Sciences) ›› 2020, Vol. 58 ›› Issue (8): 5-9, 21.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2020.0606

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The latest advances in human brain projects

Xingang LI1,2,*(),Xin ZHANG1,2,Anjing CHEN1,2   

  1. 1. Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
    2. Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
  • Received:2020-04-15 Online:2020-08-07 Published:2020-08-07
  • Contact: Xingang LI E-mail:lixg@sdu.edu.cn

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With the rapid development of modern technology, we have extended in-depth knowledge of the surrounding world from both macro and micro perspectives. However, we know very little about the fine structure and operation mechanism of human brain. Therefore, many countries and regions have proposed and launched human brain projects to deepen our understanding of human brain and to develop novel treatment for the nervous and psychiatric system related disorders. This paper reviews the human brain projects implemented by the European Union, the United States, Japan and China in recent years, and introduce the key research directions and breakthroughs. We will also proudly introduce the "Qilu Brain Project" carried out by our institute and briefly present our project progress. The implementation of human brain projects is conducive to promoting the progress of artificial intelligence and other related disciplines as well as economic and social development and needs more in-depth international cooperation.

Key words: Human brain project, Brain and brain-inspired science, Brain function remodeling, Brain diseases, Artificial intelligence technology

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