On December 8th and 9th, the inaugural MED-X International Conference, themed "Interdisciplinary Fusion in Medicine and Engineering: Exploring an Innovative Future," was successfully held at the Xuhui/Minhang campuses of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The conference was jointly organized by the School of Biomedical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the Med-X Research Institute. The event aimed to establish a high-level international platform for academic exchange, delve into cutting-edge issues in biomedical engineering, share the latest research findings and advancements, and promote the continuous development of the biomedical engineering discipline. Over 50 academicians, expert scholars, and academic leaders from around the world were invited to deliver keynote speeches and presentations in various sessions. The conference adopted a hybrid format, with over 300 in-person attendees and more than 2500 online viewers.

The opening ceremony, presided over by Professor Hong'en Liao, Dean of the School of Biomedical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, commenced with a warm welcome to the esteemed guests. Dean Liao provided insights into the current status of the School of Biomedical Engineering and highlighted the significance of the MED-X International Conference, Med-X Journal, and the distinguished participants.

Professor Hong'en Liao, Dean of the School of Biomedical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Professor Xuemin Xu, the Vice President of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the Conference Chairman, warmly welcomed the participants and emphasized the rapid development of the field of biomedical engineering globally. He discussed the preparations for the MED-X International Conference, underlining its founding principles and theme, "Integrating Biomedicine & Engineering, Exploring Innovative Future." Professor Xu expressed her hope that interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts during the conference would drive the advancement of the biomedical engineering discipline. 

Professor Xuemin Xu, the Vice President of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Professor Zheng Junke, Vice dean of Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine

Professor Song Li, head of the Department of BioEngineering at UCLA

Professor Brian Fowlkes, Director of the Department of Basic Radiology, University of Michigan

Professor Chen Jiangping, Party Secretary of the School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University

Professor Li Yao of the School of Biomedical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University hosted the ceremony, featuring speeches by distinguished guests such as Academician Yang Guangzhong, Director of the Institute of Medical Robotics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Academician Duan Shumin, Dean of the Songjiang Research Institute at the School of Medicine, and Director Yan Fuhua of the Radiology Department at Ruijin Hospital, affiliated with the School of Medicine at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Director Yan outlined the center's development plan, emphasizing its goal to establish an internationally advanced brain imaging research center that supports the national brain initiative and contributes to original innovations addressing major neurological disorders.

Academician Duan Shumin, Dean of Songjiang Institute of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University

Professor Yang Guangzhong, director of the Institute of Medical Robotics, Shanghai Jiaotong University

Yan Fuhua, director of Radiology Department, Ruijin Hospital

The unveiling ceremony witnessed the presence of numerous experts and leaders from various institutions, including Director Lu Yong of the Human Resources Department at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Director Tang Yingying of the Mental Health Center at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Director Dong Suzhen of the Shanghai Children's Medical Center at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Professor Cheng Jing of Tsinghua University, Professor Zhang Hong, Dean of the School of Biomedical Engineering and Instrument Science at Zhejiang University, Professor Wang Yunbing, Dean of the School of Biomedical Engineering at Sichuan University, Professor Chen Wei, Director of the Center for Smart Healthcare Electronics at Fudan University, Director Jiang Xingyu of Southern University of Science and Technology, President Kan Kiqi, Vice President Hu Hongchun of Tianjin Medical University, and President Liu Baolin of Shanghai University of Technology, among others.

The conference encompassed thematic presentations, keynote speeches, and workshops. Notable figures such as Professor Cheng Jing, Academician Yang Guangzhong, and Professor Yu Xin from Case Western Reserve University in the United States delivered keynote addresses.

Professor Cheng Jing, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University

Professor Yang Guangzhong, director of the Institute of Medical Robotics, Shanghai Jiaotong University

Professor Xin Yu, Case Western Reserve University, USA

On the morning of December 9th, the Global Biomedical Engineering Education Forum and the High-Quality Development Forum for Journals were conducted. Professor Jin Xuejun, Executive Vice Dean, and Professor Bai Jingfeng, Associate Dean of the School of Biomedical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, jointly chaired the Global Biomedical Engineering Education Forum. Professors John Brendan Troy of Northwestern University in the United States, Yu Xin of Case Western Reserve University, Wang Yunbing of Sichuan University, and Vice President Xu Xuemin of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, among other renowned professors, delivered insightful keynote speeches. The experts shared developments in their respective biomedical engineering schools, discussing institutional status, teaching quality, program and curriculum design, educational objectives, and outcomes. The forum facilitated in-depth exchanges on global trends and challenges in biomedical engineering education, promising a profound impact on the future development of this field.

Professor John B. Troy, Northwestern University, USA

Professor Xin Yu, Case Western Reserve University, USA

Professor Yunbing Wang, Dean of the School of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University

Professor Xuemin Xu, the Vice President of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The 1st MED-X International Conference marked a significant milestone in fostering international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the advancement of biomedical engineering. The success of the conference reflects the commitment of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Med-X Research Institute to promote innovation and contribute to the continuous progress of the biomedical engineering discipline on a global scale.