Key Fundamental Scientific Questions in Cancer Neuroscience

Cancer neuroscience，as an emerging interdisciplinary field that has rapidly risen in recent years，focuses on the complex interactions between cancer and the nervous system. It provides a novel perspective for uncovering the mechanisms of cancer evolution and developing new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies，making it a strategic frontier in basic，clinical，and translational oncology research. To further enhance China's research prowess and translational efficiency in cancer neuroscience，the National Natural Science Foundation of China hosted an academic symposium titled “Neural Regulation and Intervention Strategies in Cancer Evolution”. The conference comprehensively summarized the current research landscape，opportunities，and challenges in the field of cancer neuroscience，while crystallizing a series of critical fundamental scientific questions that urgently need to be addressed. Additionally，the symposium explored key research directions and funding strategies for the next 5 to 10 years，providing theoretical support and decision-making references to promote high-quality development in cancer neuroscience and facilitate strategic planning for scientific funding.