On April 29, 2026, Nobel Prize in Physics laureate Professor Gérard Mourou visited Beijing Huairou Science City and conducted a special exchange at the Beijing Laser Acceleration Innovation Center (BLAIC). This visit focused on the experimental research of the “Huatuo No.1 laser proton knife” for tumor treatment. Professor Mourou toured the center’s core laboratories to inspect the progress of experimental preparations and technical breakthroughs, engaging in face-to-face discussions with the center’s research team to provide targeted support for advancing subsequent research.

[Discussions and Exchanges in the Proton Beamline Treatment Hall]

During the visit, Professor Mourou toured core research areas, including the beamline hall and treatment rooms. He listened attentively to reports on the team’s completed experimental design for mouse treatment and future technical challenges in human trials. He thoroughly examined the operational status of key experimental equipment and preliminary data results, gaining an in-depth understanding of the center’s layout and preparatory work in the clinical application of laser-accelerated proton therapy.

[Discussions and Exchanges in the Treatment Room]

During the exchange, Professor Mourou drew upon the latest global developments to engage in in-depth discussions with the center’s senior researchers on core issues surrounding the “Huatuo No.1 laser photon knife,” including its technical pathway, applicable tumor types, and biomedical advantages. He fully acknowledged the center’s progress in both basic research and applied exploration of laser acceleration technology, and spoke highly of the team’s rigorous methodology and careful planning for human clinical trials. He also offered practical guidance on streamlining experimental workflows, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and integrating cutting-edge international advances—insights that will prove invaluable in accelerating the translation of research into clinical applications.

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