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IND 5 - ESOR AIM China – Advanced Imaging Mentorship Programme

For the past two decades, the European School of Radiology (ESOR) has stood on two foundational beliefs: We learn best together. We achieve most together. It is through uniting in education and collaboration to continuously advance patient care. This is how radiology moves forward. To put these beliefs into action, ESOR pioneered the AIM China—Advanced Imaging Mentorship programme in 2025. This initiative connects outstanding young radiologists from China with leading European training centers through a 3-month, research-driven visiting, jointly nurturing the next generation of talent for the future of radiology. The enthusiastic response to the first round of the program is encouraging. It has successfully provided participants with a high-level research platform and, more importantly, marks the exciting beginning of a new chapter in substantive, co-created research collaboration between China and Europe in radiology. This event will not only celebrate a significant milestone in Sino-European collaboration, but also serve as an open invitation to outstanding institutions to join us in proudly launching the next chapter of the ESOR AIM China in 2027. Whether you are a potential mentor, fellow, institutional representative, or a dedicated supporter of global radiology education, your presence will be invaluable in advancing our collective vision.
15 min
Welcome and introduction
Christian Loewe, Vienna / Austria
Hadi Moufarrej /
Andre Hartung, Forchheim / Germany
10 min
Progress report on the first application round
Christian Loewe, Vienna / Austria
10 min
Pilot run in 2025: report from tutor and fellow
Christian Loewe, Vienna / Austria
Ling-yi Wen, Chengdu / China
10 min
ESOR AIM China 2026 -  Presentation of mentor-mentee pairs and their research projects in 2026
Matthias Stefan May, Erlangen / Germany
Luigi Funicelli, Milano / Italy
Diana Veiga Canuto, Valencia / Spain
Yanjin Qin, Guangzhou / China
Shuhu Bi, Beijing / China
Rao Du, Chengdu / China
10 min
ESOR AIM China 2027
Christian Loewe, Vienna / Austria
Outlook on the next application round
5 min
Closing remarks
Christian Loewe, Vienna / Austria

Lectures

1
Welcome and introduction

Welcome and introduction

15:00Christian Loewe, Vienna / AT, Hadi Moufarrej, Andre Hartung, Forchheim / Germany

2
Progress report on the first application round

Progress report on the first application round

10:00Christian Loewe, Vienna / AT

3
Pilot run in 2025: report from tutor and fellow

Pilot run in 2025: report from tutor and fellow

10:00Christian Loewe, Vienna / AT, Ling-Yi Wen, Chengdu / CN

4
ESOR AIM China 2026 -  Presentation of mentor-mentee pairs and their research projects in 2026

ESOR AIM China 2026 -  Presentation of mentor-mentee pairs and their research projects in 2026

10:00Matthias Stefan May, Erlangen / DE, Luigi Funicelli, Milano / IT, Diana Veiga Canuto, Valencia / ES, Yanjin Qin, Guangzhou / CN, Shuhu Bi, Beijing / CN, Rao Du, Chengdu / CN

5
ESOR AIM China 2027

ESOR AIM China 2027

10:00Christian Loewe, Vienna / AT