Convicted former Harvard scientist rebuilds brain computer lab in China
Charles Lieber, a former Harvard scientist convicted of lying about his ties to China, has rebuilt his brain-computer interface lab in Shenzhen, China. Lieber's lab is now part of the state-funded i-BRAIN institute and has access to advanced research facilities.
Charles Lieber, a 67-year-old American scientist, has rebuilt his research lab in Shenzhen, China, to pursue brain-computer interface technology. Lieber was convicted in December 2021 of making false statements about his ties to a Chinese state program and tax offenses related to payments from a Chinese university. He was sentenced to two days in prison, six months under house arrest, and fined $50,000. Lieber is now overseeing China's state-funded i-BRAIN institute, with access to dedicated nanofabrication equipment and primate research infrastructure. The lab is part of the Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation. Lieber was appointed as an investigator and founding director of i-BRAIN in May 2025. The institute is part of a larger ecosystem of state-backed institutions funded by billions of dollars in government funding. Analysts say Lieber's ability to reconstitute his lab in China highlights concerns about U.S. safeguards on technology with potential military uses.
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