Looking Back at the Human Genome Project: Beyond Competition, a Legacy of Collaboration— focusing on the historical competition, subsequent cooperation, and lessons for the next generation
Twenty-five years after the publication of the draft human genome sequence, a special panel discussion, “Looking Back at History,” reunited key scientists who had operated on different fronts of the Human Genome Project.
Top Scientists Around the World Gathering in Beijing to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Completion of the Human Genome Project
On August 24–25, 2026, the international symposium “25 Years of Human Genome,” commemorating the 25th anniversary of the publication of the human genome sequence draft, was held at Changping Laboratory.
Seminar | Epigenetic Clocks as Dynamic Biomarkers of Aging, Intervention, and Mortality
Steve Horvath On April 28, 2026, Professor Steve Horvath from UCLA and Altos Labs presented “Epigenetic Clocks as Dynamic Biomarkers of Aging, Intervention, and Mortality”.
Seminar | Restoring Cellular Identity and Reversing Disease through Partial Reprogramming
Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte On April 28, 2026, Dr. Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte from Altos Laboratory presented “Restoring Cellular Identity and Reversing Disease through Partial Reprogramming.”
Seminar | Restoring Cell Health and Reversing Disease by Cellular Rejuvenation.
On March 26, 2026, Dr. Weisheng Chen, Founder and CEO of Leveragen, presented “Development of an Engineered Mouse Platform for Single-Domain Heavy-Chain Antibodies.”
Seminar | Genetic Mapping of Aging Metabolism: Targets and Transitions Across Species.
On February 10, 2026, Professor Johan Auwerx from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) presented “Genetic Mapping of Aging Metabolism: Targets and Transitions Across Species.”
Parkinson’s disease as a somato-cognitive action network disorder
Hesheng Liu and his team have found a key brain function network that’s disrupted by Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published today in Nature.
Epigenetics Researcher Qing Lu Speaks at Changping Laboratory on Brain Repair and Cancer
Professor Qing Lu of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center delivered a talk at Changping Laboratory on December 26, 2025, on the role of epigenetic reprogramming in brain repair and tumor formation.
Seminar | Restoring Cellular Identity and Reversing Disease through Partial Reprogramming.
On December 22, 2025, Professor John Rasko AO from Altos Labs presented “Gene & Cell Therapies: Translating biological discoveries to cures.” The presentation examined the evolution of genetic medicines and the translational pathways required to move benchside discoveries into clinical
Microglia Researcher Bo Peng Speaks at Changping Laboratory on Microglial Turnover and Replacement
Professor Bo Peng of Fudan University delivered a talk at Changping Laboratory on December 17, 2025, on the renewal mechanisms of microglia and new therapeutic approaches for neurological diseases.