Redesignation as the only WHO Collaborating Centre dedicated to pediatric cancer demonstrates shared commitment in advancing childhood cancer care together globally

Researchers from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have discovered a key metabolic pathway that allows colorectal cancer cells to accumulate large quantities of iron. Blocking that pathway reduced iron levels and caused the cancer cells to die.

Shenzhen University researchers, with industry partners, developed a black phosphorus-based all-fiber photonic AI platform for medical diagnosis. Built around a microfiber knot resonator, a black phosphorus and molybdenum disulfide heterostructure, and a specialized architecture, the system enables low-power, high-speed optical computing. In clinical tests, it performed well in retinal detachment and liver cancer diagnosis, matching senior radiologists while greatly improving energy efficiency and latency. The work points toward scalable, sustainable photonic AI for healthcare applications.