The multi-modal and multi-scale biomedical imaging Facility (hereinafter referred to as "Imaging Facility"), located in Huairou, Beijing, is a national major scientific and technological infrastructure. Peking University, as the legal entity, built it during the 13th Five-Year Plan period. At present, the construction has been completed and is about to enter trial operation. The Imaging Facilitiy has the world's most-advanced medical imaging, living cell structure functional imaging and high resolution molecular imaging systems, with a multi-modal and cross-scale image fusion and analysis technology platform. The facility has an unprecedented ability to perform holistic (macro, mesoscopic, and microscopic) imaging of vital organs and systems, providing in-depth analysis and characterization of a panoramic view of the structure and function of all levels, from molecules to living organisms.

In order to give full play to the supporting role of imaging facilities for major national research in the field of life science and explore a new research paradigm of organized scientific research, we hereby solicit project proposals from the scientific and technological community in the country, including the following three categories:

1. Big Science plans. For the field and the community of scientists. The research object of the project is organ tissue system, vital phenomenon or disease process, which is characterized by large volume, complex engineering technology and strong comprehensive innovation. The successful implementation of the project will make a foundation work in this field and produce extensive and far-reaching influence. The program is expected to help Chinese scientists make breakthroughs.

2. Lift Plan. For individual scientists who have made pioneering, systematic and internationally advanced work, in need to expand their research to a new height with the help of the established and systematic support of imaging facilities. This program helps Chinese scientists reach higher levels.

3. Project cooperation. Priority is given to subjects that explore a new path and scientific "no man's land", which have clear and specific scientific or technical problems that require imaging facilities to provide unique and systematic technical support. The program helps Chinese scientists challenge disruptive problems.

Proposals should be no more than 3000 words and should be emailed to jincailuo@pku.edu.cn. The science Project Department will receive it at any time and keep it confidential.

After receiving the proposal, the Science Project Department will organize communication ,discussion and give contact. For selected projects, the Science Center will provide structured, all-dimensional, full-cycle technical support and collaborative research.

Consultation and contact information:

National Center for Biomedical Imaging Science, Peking University

Director of Science Project Department: Professor Luo Jincai

Tel: 010-62750922