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Zhang Shaodian holds degrees from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Columbia University, where he studied medical informatics. He is a recipient of national and Shanghai talent programs and currently serves as vice chairman of the Shanghai Pudong District Chamber of Commerce and deputy secretary-general of the Shanghai Anhui Commercial Association. He has been recognized by *Forbes* and Hurun as a top young entrepreneur and expert in medical informatics, with nearly 30 SCI papers and over 2,400 citations (as of December 2024). In 2016, he co-founded Senyi Intelligent Medical Technology (森亿智能).
Synyi, a Shanghai-based medical AI startup, secures **$36.3M (RMB 250M)** in Series C funding led by **Tencent**. The company specializes in **AI-driven healthcare analytics**, initially developing **NLP-based tools for Chinese-language medical research data** to support hospitals. Synyi combines **AI and hospital information technology (HIT)** to build smart analytics platforms addressing clinical research needs.
Oct 2026MobiHealthNewsNews article
Synyi AI operates the world’s first AI-run diagnostic clinic in Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahsa region as a pilot program. The initiative partners with Almoosa Health Group and marks Synyi AI’s first international expansion. The clinic uses AI for diagnostics, targeting localized healthcare access.
May 2025KSANews article
Saudi Arabia launches the world’s first AI-powered clinic, where an AI system named **Dr. Hua** evaluates patient symptoms and prescribes treatment plans. The clinic automates initial medical consultations, leveraging AI to assess and recommend care based on user-reported health data. This marks a milestone in integrating AI into healthcare delivery.
May 2025NDTVNews article
Synyi AI, a Chinese AI healthcare startup backed by investors like Tencent and GGV Capital, opens its first overseas clinic in Saudi Arabia. The company uses AI to manage medical data, assist in diagnoses, and support research across over 800 hospitals and clinics in China. This marks Synyi AI’s expansion into international markets beyond its domestic operations.
May 2025CNBCTV18News article