The ccm aims at exploring and understanding how human brain works and how to make machine intelligent by bringing together multidisciplinary expertise in Imaging Science, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Neurology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Physics, and so on. It pursues a scientifically coherent program of internationally competitive research in Quantitative Imaging, Image and Signal Computing, and Cognitive Disorders building on established strengths in these areas. It is keen on developing strong academic, clinical and industrial linkages, leading to significant domestic and international collaboration as well as the practical applications of its research.
Research themes in the center include : Computational Neuroanatomy, Functional Brain Imaging, Imaging Genomics, and Complex Biological Networks, Systems Neuroscience, and Applications in Neurological and Psychiatric Diseases.