IDG Capital Donates to PKU once more in support of Brain Science Research
Nov 08, 2021
Peking University, November 8, 2021: On the 1st of November, coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the IDG McGovern Institute for Brain Research at PKU, IDG Capital once again donated to the institute, continuing its support.
PKU’s President Hao Ping described IDG Capital’s renewed support for
PKU’s brain research as a display of its long-term strategic vision and
corporate social responsibility. He acknowledged the IDG McGovern
Institute for Brain Research’s stellar work in the past ten years,
yielded through cross-disciplinary research combining neuroscience,
cognitive sciences, medicine, chemistry, physics, and more. Not only did
they advance PKU’s brain science research, but related sciences have
also been driven forward alongside them. Hao reiterated PKU’s commitment
towards promoting brain science research and providing researchers with
enough space to freely pursue ideas, projects and breakthroughs.
PKU Vice President Zhang Pingwen also commended the institute’s clear
research direction, effective organisation and noteworthy findings, all
of which are exemplary to other research bodies at PKU. With the support
of IDG Capital, the institute managed to gather seasoned scientists and
rising young academics in an immersive research environment.
IDG Capital’s Founding Chairman Hugo Shong was also delighted to see the
incredible progress and outstanding results today. He attributed IDP
Capital’s growth to talents fostered by PKU, explaining that on top of
social responsibility, this donation was made because of the notorious
difficulty and mystery surrounding brain science research and its
importance to improving healthcare as a whole.
Signing the Donation Agreement
Following the signing of the donation agreement, President Hao Ping
presented Hugo Shong with a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the
school. The group then proceeded to visit the IDG McGovern Institute
for Brain Research at PKU, where they held a discussion with
researchers.
Group Photo taken during the Donation Ceremony
The IDG McGovern Institute for Brain Research at PKU was established in
2011 with contributions from Mr. McGovern and IDG Capital. They are a
team of scientists from diverse backgrounds, with faculty members from
biology, cognitive sciences, psychology, genetics, modern imaging,
psychophysics, and more. Their research adopts an interdisciplinary
approach and is centered on understanding fundamental processes
underlying brain functions and uncovering mechanisms of brain disorders.
With strong support from PKU, the institute has produced cutting-edge
results recognised globally. The institute also places great concern in
cultivating new scientists, constantly enhancing its talent programs.
Looking ahead, the institute will continue to unravel the boundless
mysteries of the human brain. Reinforced by IDP Capital, research
efforts will be accelerated and aimed at deciphering the brain and
neurotic disorders, delivering significant findings, and applying those
findings in medicine for the betterment of human welfare.
Written by: Chan Zi Qing
Edited by: Estella Zhang Qiming
Source: PKU News (Chinese)
