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<td class="label">Location</td>
<td>Beijing, China</td>
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<td>Research University</td>
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<td class="label">Established</td>
<td>1898</td>
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<td class="label">Website</td>
<td><a href="https://www.pku.edu.cn/" target="_blank">https://www.pku.edu.cn/</a></td>
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<td class="label">Focus Areas</td>
<td>[Alzheimer's Disease](/diseases/alzheimers), [Parkinson's Disease](/diseases/parkinsons-disease), [Genetics](/mechanisms/familial-alzheimers-genetics), [Neuroscience](/mechanisms)</td>
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<td class="label">Departments</td>
<td>Neuroscience Research Institute, School of Medicine, Institute of Neurology</td>
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<td>Beijing, China</td>
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<td>Research University</td>
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<td class="label">Established</td>
<td>1898</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.pku.edu.cn/" target="_blank">https://www.pku.edu.cn/</a></td>
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<td class="label">Focus Areas</td>
<td>[Alzheimer's Disease](/diseases/alzheimers), [Parkinson's Disease](/diseases/parkinsons-disease), [Genetics](/mechanisms/familial-alzheimers-genetics), [Neuroscience](/mechanisms)</td>
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<td>Neuroscience Research Institute, School of Medicine, Institute of Neurology</td>
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Peking University (北京大学) is China's first modern national university, established in 1898 and located in Beijing[@peking2026]. As one of China's most prestigious institutions, Peking University has played a pioneering role in the development of Chinese neuroscience and neurodegenerative disease research. The university is particularly recognized for its contributions to [Alzheimer's Disease](/diseases/alzheimers-disease), [Parkinson's Disease](/diseases/parkinsons-disease), and the [genetics](/mechanisms/familial-alzheimers-genetics) of neurodegenerative disorders.
Peking University hosts multiple researchers tracked in the NeuroWiki database and maintains several departments and research centers dedicated to neuroscience and neurodegeneration research[@neuroscience2026]. The institution's research programs span basic neuroscience, clinical neurology, genetics, and translational medicine, making it a comprehensive hub for neurodegeneration research in China.
Peking University traces its origins to the Imperial University of Peking, established in 1898 during the final years of the Qing Dynasty. The university has been at the forefront of scientific and medical education in China throughout its 125+ year history. The School of Medicine was formally established in 2000 through the merger of Beijing Medical University with Peking University, creating one of China's largest and most comprehensive medical schools.
The Neuroscience Research Institute (NRI) was founded to consolidate the university's neuroscience research efforts and has become one of China's leading centers for brain research. The Institute of Neurology at Peking University Third Hospital provides clinical research infrastructure for neurological disorders.
Peking University leads numerous major research initiatives:
Peking University researchers have made significant contributions to understanding the genetics of Alzheimer's disease, particularly in Asian populations:
Research on Parkinson's disease encompasses:
Researchers investigate the relationships between neurodevelopmental processes and later neurodegeneration, including:
| Researcher | H-index | Focus Areas |
|------------|---------|-------------|
| [Wei Qin](/researchers/wei-qin) | 38 | Alzheimer's Disease, Genetics |
| Li Zhang | 33 | Parkinson's Disease, Neuroinflammation |
| Xin Zhang | 30 | ALS, Motor Neuron Disease |
Peking University maintains extensive international collaborations:
The university offers comprehensive training programs:
Peking University's neurodegeneration research strategy includes: