World-leading computational biology pioneer Bao Zhirong returns to China from US

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ling XinFebruary 12, 2026 at 02:00 AM

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World-renowned computational biologist Bao Zhirong has returned to China after 30 years in the United States, accepting a full-time position at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen. Bao, a pioneer in imaging technologies for real-time cell tracking, now serves as a chair professor at SUSTech's life sciences school, starting in January. Previously, he oversaw NIH-funded research projects at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York. His influential contribution includes the AceTree software, a vital tool in developmental biology used to study birth defects, cancer cell behavior, and stem cell applications. Bao's work has been recognized with awards like the NIH Director's Transformative Research Award.

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