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.
Welcome and introduction
Christian Loewe, Vienna / Austria
Hadi Moufarrej /
Andre Hartung, Forchheim / Germany
Progress report on the first application round
Christian Loewe, Vienna / Austria
Pilot run in 2025: report from tutor and fellow
Christian Loewe, Vienna / Austria
Ling-yi Wen, Chengdu / China
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
ESOR AIM China 2027
Christian Loewe, Vienna / Austria
Outlook on the next application round
Closing remarks
Christian Loewe, Vienna / Austria