OHBM Diversity and Inclusivity Committee

青少年参与式研究科创项目：以“持续注意、脑与家庭”为例

青少年时期是个体身心脑快速发展变化的关键阶段，他们充满好奇心与探求欲，敢于质疑、勇于创新，这些特质使其成为科学探究的理想合作伙伴。 在本次报告中，我们将邀请少年研究员们作为代表，围绕“持续注意、脑与家庭”主题项目探究，他们既作为被试，以家庭为单位参与脑智磁共振实验；同时作为研究的主试，与研究者和科学导师共同讨论实验设计，担任起项目科研助理的职责，向父母和同学普及科研伦理的重要性以招募志愿家庭，亲述参与脑智科创项目过程中的收获与成长，展示有趣的脑智科学研究结果与发现。

Sustained Attention in Adolescence: A Novel Framework Based on Youth Participatory Research

In this presentation, our student-researchers (aged 13–15) will co-present findings alongside the scientist regarding a sustained attention project they participated in in an authentic school setting.

Over the past year, these students conducted innovative educational neuroscience research as active co-investigators. They co-designed MRI protocols, collected behavioral data measuring attentional performance, and analyzed developmental changes across adolescence.

This youth participatory framework transforms students into research partners while advancing understanding of adolescent brain development.

Presenters and organizers

Yu-Feng Zang

Yu-Feng Zang is a professor and executive dean of the Institute of Psychological Sciences at Hangzhou Normal University, and director of the Center for Cognition and Brain Disorders at the Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University. Dr. Zang’s research focuses primarily on functional magnetic resonance imaging methodology and its applications in brain disorders such as ADHD. In this program, he serves as the chief scientist, inspiring young people’s interest in brain and cognitive research, encouraging their participation in scientific inquiry, and fostering learning through inquiry-based education.

Xi-Nian Zuo

Xi-Nian Zuo is a professor at Beijing Normal University and a Fellow of the International Human Brain Mapping Organization. He pioneered the field of developmental population neuroscience, established the “Chinese Color Nest Project” longitudinal cohort study on brain and cognitive development in school-age children and adolescents, and contributed to mapping the human brain across the lifespan. By revealing the imaging mechanisms underlying brain and cognitive development in primary and secondary school students, he has advanced the translation of population neuroscience toward personalized applications.

Qiuyu Lu

As a former middle-school teacher and current full-time PhD student at Beijing Normal University, Qiuyu Lu has a deep-rooted love for language teaching and educational neuroscience. She strives to translate brain research findings into practical classroom instruction to empower education. In her free time, she enjoys reading, swimming, hiking, and is an avid fan of documentaries.

Qiqi Fu

Qiqi Fu holds a master’s degree in cognitive neuroscience. Her research interests focus on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and sustained attention mechanisms, with a commitment to exploring pathways for adolescent mental health development and support. Passionate about skiing, tennis, and immersive reading, she believes in the power of both movement and reflection and aspires to empower youth with science and empathy.

Matthew Lock

Matthew Lock is a full-time PhD student at Zhejiang University. With a strong interest in consciousness and attention, he hopes to improve current research methodology and work toward a holistic understanding of brain function. In his free time, Matt enjoys cooking, gaming, and various sports.