4月1日，美伦国际高中成功举办"解码剑桥：科研工作者的成长路径"专题活动，旨在通过剑桥顶尖学者与青年科研先锋的深度对话，搭建起科研启蒙与国际学术交流的桥梁。
On April 1st,Majestic International College successfully hosted the event "Decoding Cambridge: The Growth Path of Researchers," aiming to bridge scientific enlightenment and international academic exchange through in-depth dialogues between top Cambridge scholars and young research pioneers.
本次活动特别邀请剑桥大学生物科学学院理事会成员、生理学/发育与神经科学系主任Bill Colledge教授等学界大咖，聚焦科研人才培养规律与学术成长路径，为有志成为未来科学家的美伦学子提供深度指导。
The event featured distinguished academics such as Professor Bill Colledge. They shared insights on cultivating scientific talent and academic growth, offering profound guidance to MIC students aspiring to become future scientists.
Interdisciplinary Research Showcases Students' Scientific Vision
活动以学术座谈会拉开帷幕，呈现了一场跨学科思维的精彩碰撞。美伦学子Jessie分享了《生活方式的选择是否能改变与抑郁和焦虑相关的表观遗传标记》的研究。
她发现加工食品饮食可能与应激反应和情绪调节相关基因的DNA甲基化增加有关，提示生活方式选择可能影响与抑郁和焦虑相关的表观遗传标记；同时，饮食、艺术等形式可能对精神健康有积极影响。
The event began with an academic symposium, highlighting a dynamic exchange of interdisciplinary thinking. MIC student Jessie presented her research, "Can Lifestyle Choices Alter Epigenetic Markers Linked to Depression and Anxiety?" She found that diets high in processed foods may increase DNA methylation in genes related to stress response and mood regulation, suggesting lifestyle choices could influence epigenetic markers tied to mental health. Additionally, she explored how diet and art might positively impact psychological well-being.
美伦学子Melody以《不同肉质脂肪蛋白质差异研究》为题，运用FAST检测法与浊度值分析技术，系统对比五花肉与普通猪肉的营养成分差异，发现五花肉脂肪含量高达28%（普通肉仅13%），其研究成果创造性地将生物化学分析与公共健康议题相结合，展现出超越年龄的科学视野。
Another student, Melody, presented "Differences in Fat and Protein Content Among Various Meat Types." Using FAST testing and turbidity analysis, she systematically compared the nutritional profiles of marbled pork and regular pork, finding that marbled pork contained 28% fat (versus 13% in regular pork). Her research creatively linked biochemical analysis with public health concerns, demonstrating scientific insight beyond her years.
Colledge教授和Jones 副教授，就两名同学的研究报告进行了现场点评。面对学术专家们提出的问题，两位同学从容回应、积极互动。专家们对美伦学子展现出的拓展性学习研究态度，以及在临场学术答辩中表现出的能力，给予了高度赞扬。
Professors Colledge and Jones provided on-site critiques of the students' presentations. Both Jessie and Melody responded confidently to expert questions, earning high praise for their independent research attitudes and strong academic defense skills.
剑桥大学神经科学博士Eve Zhang则分享了其运用病毒追踪技术与眼球运动范式，揭示注意力缺陷多动症（ADHD）神经机制的前沿研究，其提出的"大米与蝴蝶"模型生动诠释了专注/分心状态的神经调控原理，为开发新型干预策略提供了重要理论支撑。
PhD Eve Zhang shared her cutting-edge research on ADHD mechanisms using viral tracing technology and eye-tracking paradigms. Her "Rice and Butterfly" model vividly illustrated the neural regulation of focus and distraction, offering key theoretical support for new intervention strategies.
Academic Leaders Share Their Research Journeys and Cambridge Spirit
在升学分享会环节，剑桥大学神经科学副教授Sue Jones以自身学术轨迹为经纬，讲述了她从伦敦大学学院到牛津医学院，最终扎根剑桥的科研人生。她特别强调剑桥"学术自由"的传统在人才培养中的独特价值，通过赋予学生自主研究空间，激发创新潜能。
In the admissions seminar, Cambridge neuroscientist Associate Professor Sue Jones traced her academic path—from University College London to Oxford Medical School, and finally to Cambridge. She emphasized Cambridge's tradition of "academic freedom" in nurturing talent by granting students autonomy in research.
Professor Colledge, drawing from work in reproductive physiology and neuroendocrinology, highlighted the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration in solving scientific puzzles and explained how Cambridge’s collegiate system fosters academic networking and personal growth.
剑桥博士Eve 分享了她从湖南大学到英国布里斯托大学、再到剑桥大学的科研之路。特别提到在剑桥的研究经历，如第一年的考核和国际会议演讲。她强调选择符合个人兴趣的领域的重要性，并鼓励女性参与科学。
PhD candidate Eve shared her journey from Hunan University to the University of Bristol and then to Cambridge. She reflected on her first-year assessments and international conference presentations, stressing the importance of choosing research aligned with personal passion and encouraging women in STEM.
Cambridge Professors Recognize MIC’s Holistic Education
在答疑环节，当被问及"我还需要做什么准备才能达到剑桥的录取门槛"时，剑桥导师团队给出了令人振奋的回答。Bill Colledge教授微笑着肯定："无需过度焦虑，你已经在这样的环境中成长。美伦提供的全方位全人教育，正是孕育未来剑桥学子的沃土。"
During Q&A, when asked, "What else must I do to meet Cambridge’s admission standards?" the Cambridge mentors gave an encouraging response. Professor Colledge smiled and affirmed, "No need for excessive worry—you’re already growing in the right environment. MIC’s holistic education is fertile ground for future Cambridge scholars."
他进一步阐释道，美伦课程体系中强调的批判性思维训练、跨学科项目实践以及个性化成长支持，与剑桥大学倡导的学术自由精神高度契合，"美伦给予你们的自由探索空间，正是培养这种可塑性的最佳环境。保持好奇，持续深耕兴趣领域，这里的导师和课程已经为你们搭建好了通往世界名校的阶梯。"
He elaborated that MIC’s emphasis on critical thinking, interdisciplinary projects, and personalized mentorship aligns perfectly with Cambridge’s spirit of academic freedom. "The freedom to explore here is the best training for adaptability. Stay curious, keep deepening your interests—your mentors and curriculum have already built the ladder to world-class universities."
Eve则从过来人的角度建议，职业选择应优先追随科研激情，研究技能可在医药、生物技术和政策咨询等多领域转化，热爱才是持续创新的原动力。
Eve added that career choices should follow research passion, as skills translate across medicine, biotech, and policy consulting. "Love for your work is the driving force behind sustained innovation."
此次活动通过剑桥学术天团的零距离指导，不仅让美伦学子们触摸到科学前沿的温度，更深刻理解了科研工作者"以兴趣为舟楫，以责任为风帆"的精神内核。活动为美伦师生们搭建起中外学术交流的新平台，为美伦国际高中进一步培养未来科研后备人才注入了强劲动力。
This event brought MIC students face-to-face with cutting-edge science while deepening their understanding of the researcher’s ethos: "Let curiosity be your boat, and responsibility your sail." It established a new platform for Sino-foreign academic exchange and injected strong momentum into MIC’s mission of cultivating future scientific talent.
