ELIGIBILITY
• Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at foreign colleges and universities
• Foreign nationality
• Academic focus aligns with Taiwan’s national key science & technology fields including humanities and social sciences
MENTORS
Neralla Vijayakameswara Rao, Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Program in Drug Discovery and Development Industry, College of Pharmacy
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D. Chemical Sciences
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research- Kolkata, India
MSc Chemical Science
Pondicherry University(A Central University), India
BSc Chemist
Andhra University, India
Professional Appointments
2024.08- Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Program in Drug Discovery and Development Industry, Scholl of pharmacy,
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2019.08-2024.07 Assistant Professor
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Taipei, Taiwan
2015.04-2019.07 Research Professor & Fellow
Sungkyunkwan University, The Republic of Korea
Introduction
I am pleased to introduce myself as Dr. Neralla Vijayakameswara Rao , currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Ph.D. Program in Drug Discovery and Development Industry and a member of theTMU Research Center of Drug Discovery . My researchstimulus-responsive polymers for drug delivery applications . Previously, I worked as an Assistant Professor (Foreign Faculty) in the Chemical Engineering Department at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) from August 2019 until July 31st, 2024. Prior to that, I served as a Research Professor at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in South Korea, for about five years.
The primary motivation of my research arises from my strong background in the design and development of polymer-based nanocarriersthat are specifically activated at disease sites, particularly for cancer therapy . Over the past several years,ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) , reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization , and atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) .
Research Interests
- Nanomedicine Formulation and Delivery
- Pharmaceutical Polymer Formulations
- Pharmaceutical Polymers
- Formulation Development
- Hydrogels
- Drug delivery Technologies
- Macromolecular drug development and controlled release of Macromolecular drugs
- Self-Assembled Nanoparticles
Requirement and Details
Job Description
Working on the design and synthesis of polymers forgene delivery applications . The project focuses on developing advanced polymer- based systems for the safeand efficient delivery of nucleic acids ( such asDNA, RNA, or siRNA) for biomedical and therapeutic applications.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Candidates who are currently pursuing an BS, MS or PhD
Chemistry, Polymer Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences,Chemical Engineering, biomaterals, or a related field .
Skill sets or Qualities
- Perform polymer synthesis, modification, and characterization .
- Conduct drug loading, release studies, andStability analysis .
- Perform in vitro cell culture experiments to evaluate Anticancer activity.
- Assist with cell culture experiments to evaluate gene transfection efficiency and cytotoxicity.
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Mattia Sanna, Assistant Professor
Master Program in Global Health and Health Security, College of Public Health
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., Plant Biology Department
M.S., Department of Mathematics
University of Turin, Italy
Professional Appointments
2020- Assistant Professor, Master Program in Global Health and Development
2019-2020 Project Assistant Professor, Master Program in Global Health and Development
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
I am a seasoned researcher with strong skills in data analysis, simulation modelling and geographic information systems (GIS). The crosscutting nature of my expertise, along with my strong team working attitude, has allowed me to adapt and be successful in extremely different research contexts, including agriculture, interpersonal negotiation, and public health. My current research interests include: tobacco control, environmental health, mental health, and infectious disease modeling.
The Master’s and Ph.D. Program in Global Health and Health Security aims to cultivate well-rounded global health talents with professional knowledge, international perspectives, leadership skills, and societal responsibilities. The program is fully taught in English and welcomes students from all over the world.
Research Interests
- Tobacco control
- Environmental Health
- Mental Health
- Infectious disease modelling
Requirement and Details
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) |
Syed Abdul Shabbir, Professor
Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D.,, Health Informatics
National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan
M.S., Telemedicine and eHealth
University of Tromso, Norway
Medical Doctor
Saint Petersburg Medical Academy, Russia
Professional Appointments
Professional Appointments
2020.08- Professor, Taipei Medical University
2021- Adjunct Professor, International Ph.D. Program in Biotech and Healthcare Management
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Professor Shabbir Syed-Abdul is an accomplished health informatics researcher with expertise in artificial intelligence and digital healthcare. His research focuses on the long-term care of older adults and the early prediction and management of chronic diseases such as cancer and chronic kidney disease. He is a professor at the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics and a principal investigator at the International Center for Health Information Technology in Taipei, Taiwan.
In addition to his roles as a physician and researcher, Professor Syed-Abdul has served as a principal investigator in both developed and developing countries, giving him a unique perspective on the factors that influence the development of sustainable healthcare, with a particular focus on innovation and aging populations.
Professor Syed-Abdul is a member of the social media Working Group at the International Medical Informatics Association and the Scientific Program Committee of the Asia-Pacific Association for Medical Informatics. He has been actively involved in a number of projects, including a mobile teledermatology project using smartphones in resource-poor settings in developing countries, an open personal health record project, and several European Commission-funded H2020 projects.
Prof. Shabbir has an excellent track record of accomplishing projects and publishing over 130 articles in the SCI prestigious journals including The Lancet, BMJ, JAMIA, and Journal of Medical Internet Research. He is a regular invited speaker on a broad range of topics on Clinical decision support systems, Innovation, Digital Health, AI & Machine Learning in Health. He chairs, moderates, and serves on the program committee at numerous national and international conferences. He is also a consultant for the Health IT industry, and guest editor of 3 SCI journals.
His major research interests include artificial intelligence, big data analysis and visualization, long-term care with wearable technologies, mHealth, personal health records, social networks in healthcare, and hospital information systems. Through his work, he aims to empower care providers and improve patient engagement and empowerment, with a focus on the management and flow of health and medical information among healthcare providers and seekers.
Patents
• TW Patent #. M 409487. Mobile Personal Health Record System
• US Patent# 20150356272 Prescription Analysis System And Method For Applying Probabilistic Model-Based On Medical Big Data
• US Patent# US20180360346A1 Electronic incentive spirometer
The International Center for Health Information Technology(ICHIT) is a leading center who have demonstrated the excellence in cutting-edge research in the utilization of ICT in the healthcare. Our focus is 4P medicine (Prediction, Prevention, Participation, and Personalization). We work closely with our teaching hospitals and practice translational medicine to the best knowledge. We formed a multidisciplinary team consisting of experts from Biomedical informatics, Data mining, Natural Language Processing, and Social Networking experts, Consultants from Neurology, Cardiology, Nephrology, and Dermatology, Physicians, Nurses and medical technologists. We are mainly focusing on translational research in HIT (Health Information Technology).
In this context, we can offer you design as well as functional analysis of the software, business, and processes analytics, and integration of heterogeneous e-Health and m-Health systems through a common open platform.
Health IoT The Internet of Things is a concept in which more devices (sensors/things) will be communicating across the Internet than human users. Explore technologies that collect both clinical and lifestyle data to track compliance with care plans, assess the role of wearable technology in improving outcomes for chronic and acute conditions for patients.
Telemedicine & mHealth The mHealth + Telehealth technologies brings together hospitals, policy makers, and innovators to discuss the future of connected health. It bridge the gap between rural health seekers with urban health providers.
Big Data Analytis & Visualization Data visualization is the presentation of data in a pictorial or graphical format. Converting millions of data points into one graph or map for easy understanding. The potential healthcare benefits are immense, and data governance best practices can be used to help ensure a safer and quality care.
e-Learning & Medical Education Distance learning refers to use of technologies based on health care delivered on distance and covers areas such as e-health, telematics, telemedicine, tele-education, etc. Explore the various technologies and communication systems for the need of e-health, telemedicine, e-Learning or tele-education.
Research Interests
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of Things
- Wearable Devices for Long Term Care
- Telemedicine
- Big Data Analytics
- Visualization for Digital Epidemiology
- mHealth
- Medical Tourism
- Social Media in Health care
- Personal Health Records
- Virtual Reality
Requirement and Details
Preferred Intern Education Level
Students who are pursuing bachelor’s degrees and are in their final year.
Students pursuing Master’s and Ph.D. in Healthcare Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Sciences, Health, and Life Sciences.
Skill sets or Qualities
Students with the knowledge of Life-Science and Healthcare database.
Students have basic experience in Python and R programming
Students have experience in the wearable and EHR Datasets
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Ting-Jing Shen, Assistant Professor
School of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D. in Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
M.S. in Department Microbiology and Immunology
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
B.S. in Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology
Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2024– Assistant Professor, School of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2023–2024 Scientist
Panlabs Discovery Services Taiwan, Ltd., Taiwan
2021–2023 Postdoctoral Researcher
Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Dr. Ting-Jing Shen is an Assistant Professor in the School of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology at Taipei Medical University (TMU). Prior to joining TMU’s faculty, Dr. Shen completed postdoctoral training at Chung Shan Medical University and then served as a Scientist at Panlabs Discovery Services Taiwan, Ltd. She has also held research positions at Academia Sinica and National Cheng Kung University, contributing to her extensive experience in experimental virology and infectious disease research. Dr. Shen’s research focuses on viral infectious diseases and viral pathogenesis, with particular interest in understanding host-pathogen interactions and developing relevant animal disease models for research. Her work spans key areas of microbiology and immunology, helping to elucidate mechanisms of infection and host immune responses that are critical for advancing translational research and therapeutic strategies. Currently, she leads research projects that investigate topics such as the liver-brain axis in psychiatric disease following dengue virus infection and the interactions between immunophenotype maturation and microbiota dysbiosis in periviable infants, reflecting her commitment to addressing complex biomedical challenges through interdisciplinary research.
Our research integrates virology, immunology, and translational medicine, with an emphasis on the establishment and application of relevant animal models to investigate infection-associated pathology. Current projects include studies on dengue virus-associated neuropsychiatric outcomes and the interplay between immune maturation and microbiota dysbiosis in vulnerable populations. Through interdisciplinary approaches, our lab aims to elucidate mechanisms of virus-induced disease and to provide insights that may facilitate the development of preventive and therapeutic strategies for infectious diseases.
Research Interests
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Viral Pathogenesis
- Viral Infectious Diseases
- Animal Disease Models for Research
Requirement and Details
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Yao-An Shen, Associate Professor
Department of Pathology, College of Medicine
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
M.S., Department of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences
National Yang Ming University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2024.02- Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine
2024.02- Joint-Appointment Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine
2024.02 Member, TMU Research Center of Cancer Translational Medicine
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Prof. Yao-An Shen is a pioneer in the field of cancer stem-cell (CSC) research, with a focus on the development of next-generation therapies. He has made substantial contributions to the CSC field, earning multiple Young Investigator Awards and membership in Sigma Xi, following his completion of postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins University. His research direction is CSC-driven drug discovery and clinical translation, with over 10 patents and publications in prestigious journals such as ACS Nano, Cancer Research, EBioMedicine, J Exp Clin Cancer Res, Curr Opin Chem Biol, Genes Dis, and Cell Reports. He employs CSCs as a research model for the investigation of three major research directions: 1) cell therapy, 2) transcription factor inhibitor small molecular drugs, and 3) nanomedicine, since CSCs persist as a distinct subset of tumor cells endowed with self-renewal capacity and are refractory to therapy. He endeavors to translate molecular knowledge regarding CSCs into targeted therapies by facilitating the translation of fundamental science discoveries into clinical applications.
Research Interests
- Immune cell therapy: Developing innovative therapeutic approaches using CSC-targeted strategies/dendritic cells (DC) combined with T cell therapy.
- Transcription factor inhibitors: Engineering small molecule drugs to disrupt CSC transcriptional activities.
- Nanomedicine: Advancing vesicular and nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems for precision oncology.
Requirement and Details
Graduate students with a master’s degree in fields such as biochemistry, immunology, artificial intelligence, or life science are eligible. Applicants who were interested in pursuing a PhD program at TMU after completing TEEP were prioritized. The internship will last 2–6 months, and the scholarship will follow the rules of the TEEP program.
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | More info |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) |
Jing-Wen Shih, Associate Professor
Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D. in Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan
M.S. in Institute of Biopharmaceutical Sciences
National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan
B.S. in Department of Life Science
National Taiwan Normal University
Professional Appointments
2022- Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery
2022- Associate Professor, Ph.D. Program for Cancer Molecular Biology and Drug Discovery
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Dr. Shih has received his doctoral and postdoctoral training in molecular RNA biology. Currently, he is an associate professor at the Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery at Taipei Medical University (TMU), focusing on studying oncogenic long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and their translational applications. He is also a member of the TMU Research Center of Cancer Translational Medicine.
Research Interests
- RNA biology, metabolism & clinical translation
- RNA-mediated stress response signaling and network
- Adaptation of cancer cells to microenvironmental stresses
- RNA-based biomarker & therapeutics
Requirement and Details
Interns will engage in:
- Conducting literature reviews and experimental research related to ongoing projects.
- Receiving training in laboratory safety and essential experimental techniques.
- Participating in data analysis and laboratory presentation activities.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge RNA research tools and techniques.
- Access to state-of-the-art transcriptomic equipment and analysis software.
- Collaboration with leading experts in the field.
- Exceptional participants may become eligible for funding support to pursue a Master’s or Ph.D. program in Cancer Biology at TMU.
Preferred Intern Education Level
Preferred Qualifications
- Students currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, life and biomedical sciences, or related fields. Skill sets or Qualities
Desired Skills and Attributes
- Strong understanding of RNA biology.
- Experience with cell culture and molecular biology research.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
- A collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
Pei-Shan Sung, Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
M.S., Institute of Biomedical Sciences
National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
B.S., Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Tunghai University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2025.08- Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2024.07-2025.07 Postdoctoral Researcher, Immunology Reasearch Center
National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
2019.07-2024.07 Research Scholar
National Center for Genome Medicine, Taiwan
Introduction
Research Interests
Requirement and Details
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) |
Yen-Ling Sung, Assistant Professor
Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics, College of Biomedical Engineering
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
B.S. Department of Biotechnology
Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2023- Assistant Professor, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optpmechatronics , College of Biomedical Engineering
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2022-2023 Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Medicine
National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
2021-2022 Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Cardiology, Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
Introduction
Dr. Yen-Ling Sung received the B.S. degree from the Department of Biotechnology, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, in 2014, and the Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, in 2020. She served as a Postdoctoral researcher at National Taiwan University Hosptial Hsinchu Branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan and Department of Cardiology, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Our research interests include biomedical device, biosensor, biomaterials, optogenetic therapy, and cardiac electrophysiology.
Research Interests
- Tissue engineering
- Regenerative medicine
- CardioMetabolic diseases
- Cardiac electrophysiology
- Optogene therapy
- Biomaterials
- Biomedical Device
Requirement and Details
Job Description
Depending on the intern’s background, tasks may include one or more of the following:
Assist with ex vivo ECG recording and/or Langendorff isolated heart perfusion workflows (setup, calibration, data logging).
Support heart optical mapping using high speed CMOS cameras, including basic signal or image preprocessing and quality checks.
Contribute to wireless ECG monitoring or animal physiological measurement system experiments (protocol adherence, troubleshooting notes).
Perform biosignal analysis (ECG/EEG/SKNA), feature extraction, and basic AI/ML model prototyping for classification or prediction tasks (arrhythmia or related endpoints).
Literature review and weekly reporting of progress, including reproducible code and clean figures for internal discussion.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Senior undergraduate / Master’s student preferred (Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Applied Physics, or related fields).
Skill sets or Qualities
Strong initiative, reliable communication, careful data hygiene, and willingness to learn interdisciplinary cardiac electrophysiology workflows.
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Jowy Tani, Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology, College of Medicine
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., The Ph.D. Program for Neural Regenerative Medicine
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
M.D., Faculty of Medicine
Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
Professional Appointments
2024.01- Joint-Appointment Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Program in Medical Neuroscience, College of Medical Science and Technology
2022.02- Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine
2021.08- Deputy Director, Biomedical Innovation Center, Wan Fang Hospital
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Dr. Tani is a neurologist, clinician-scientist, and biomedical entrepreneur dedicated to advancing cognitive health through artificial intelligence. He serves at Taipei Medical University and Wan Fang Hospital, where he integrates clinical neurology with translational research. As the founder of Brainmate, he leads the development of AI-driven cognitive evaluation and therapeutic systems designed to address the growing global burden of dementia.
In addition to his clinical and research work, Dr. Tani directs biomedical innovation initiatives that bridge medicine, engineering, and entrepreneurship. His work focuses on transforming evidence-based neuroscience into scalable, human-centered technologies that improve patient outcomes while reducing caregiver burden.
Interns joining his lab will engage in multidisciplinary collaboration across clinicians, engineers, and designers, gaining exposure to real-world clinical problems, AI applications in healthcare, and the full pathway from concept to deployment. Dr. Tani values intellectual rigor, creative thinking, and mission-driven work aimed at meaningful societal impact.
Brainmate Cognitive Digital Therapeutics Lab is developing AI-based digital evaluation and therapeutics system for dementia and cognitive impairments
Research Interests
- Nerve Excitability Test
- Neuromuscular Disease
- Dementia
- Biodesign, Medical Device Innovation
- Rehabilitation Robotics
Requirement and Details
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Cheng-Yu Tsai, Assistant Professor
School of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering
Imperial College London, UK
M.S., Biomedical Devices and Medical Imaging
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
B.S., Electronic Engineering with a Minor
National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
B.S., School of Respiratory Therapy
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2024.11- Joint-Appointment Assistant Professor, School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine
2024.11- Joint-Appointment Assistant Professor, Professional Master Program in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Dr. Cheng-Yu Tsai (Momo) has a distinguished track record in the realm of medical technology application. His educational background includes an MSc in Medical Device and Imaging from National Taiwan University, complemented by a BSc in Respiratory Therapy from Taipei Medical University, along with a minor in Electronic Engineering from National Taipei University of Technology. He furthered his education with a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London, backed by the esteemed 2019 Taiwan Key Research Full-funded Scholarship in the Asian Silicon Valley Field. He currently holds the position of Assistant Professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering at Taipei Medical University and fulfils a dual role as an Assistant Professor in the School of Respiratory Therapy. Additionally, he offers his expertise as a Consultant at the Chest Medicine & Sleep Centre at TMU-SHH and at Dr. BreathE, a TMU-affiliated startup company.
Specializing in medical technology and machine learning for disease diagnosis, Momo excels in analyzing complex physiological and medical datasets within collaborative, interdisciplinary research environments. His innovative contributions to healthcare technology include developing models that merge medical knowledge with environmental factors. These advancements, particularly in the realm of wearable sensor applications, have enhanced the role of AI in healthcare, offering new solutions for challenges like driver fatigue detection and disease prediction, thus impacting healthcare practices and patient outcomes.
Research Interests
- Applied Machine Learning
- Medical Tech Development
- Sleep & Chest Medicine
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Environmental Effects
- Transportation Safety
Requirement and Details
Preferred Intern Education Level
Undergraduate to Postgraduate students are all welcome.
Skill sets or Qualities
- Programme (Python or R)
- Data analysis
- Signal processing
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Chin-Hsien Tsai, Assistant Professor
International Ph.D. Program for Translational Science, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., Institute of Biochemical Sciences
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
M.S., College of Nuclear Science
National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
B.S., Department of Biological Sciences
National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2025- Director, Tumor Immune Analysis Core
2025- Assistant Professor,International Ph.D. Program for Translational Science
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2020-2025 Assistant Professor
National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan
Introduction
Chin-Hsien Tsai grew up in Taiwan and obtained his basic biomedical training, including bachelor degree (Life Science) and master degree (Biomedical Engineering), at National Sun Yat-Sen University and National Tsing Hua University, respectively. He then obtained his PhD in Department of Biochemical Science at National Taiwan University. His PhD thesis focus on prostate cancer metastasis and drug development. Chin-Hsien then did postdoctoral training with Dr. Ping-Chih Ho at Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Lausanne, Switzerland, where he demonstrated how cancer cells evade T cell immunosurveillance through metabolic immunoediting.
Research Interests
- Metabolic crosstalk during immunosurveillance in cancer progression: focusing on metabolic reprogramming in T-cell priming and Tertiary Lymphoid Structures (TLS) development.
- Metabolic regulation in cancer dormancy and metastasis
- Overcome immune ignorance and tolerance in tumorigenesis.
You can learn about technology and knowledge in immunometabolism, cancer immunology, cell-based therapy, and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC).
Requirement and Details
Job Description
Joining our team offers the opportunity to learn about immune-related technologies and collaborate with biotech companies on immunotherapy treatments, enhancing your career prospects in the biotech industry or academia.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Undergraduate or graduates with bachelor’s level in biology or related fields
Skill sets or Qualities
Having a strong interest in tumor immunity and immune metabolism research
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Kun-chih Kelvin Tsai, Professor
Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., Biological Sciences-Genetics & Complex Diseases, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Harvard University, USA
M.D., School of Medicine
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
Postdoctoral Training
2005-2007 Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Medicine and Engineering
University of Pennsylvania, USA
2005-2007 Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Surgery and Center for Bioengineering & Tissue Regeneration
University of California, San Francisco, USA
Academic Appointments
2023.10- Director, Core Laboratory of Organoids Technology
2022.11- Director, Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2022.07- Joint Investigator, National Institute of Cancer Research
National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
Introduction
Dr. Tsai is a rigorously trained physician-scientist focused on basic and translational research, with a career goal of addressing significant unmet needs in treating patients with advanced-stage cancer. Dr. Tsai graduated with an M.D. from Taipei Medical College (Taiwan) in 1993 and completed his clinical training in internal medicine and gastroenterology (GI). Dr. Tsai earned his Ph.D. in Biological Sciences – Genetics and Complex Diseases from the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University (Cambridge, MA, USA) in 2005. During his thesis work, Dr. Tsai established novel organoid co-culture models to interrogate stress-induced stromal-epithelial interactions. He then conducted his postdoctoral research at the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA, USA) and the University of California, San Francisco (USCF; San Francisco, CA, USA) from 2005 to 2007, studying tissue-architecture-related mechanisms of de novo death resistance in cancer. Following his postdoctoral research, Dr. Tsai joined the National Institute of Cancer Research at the National Health Research Institutes (NHRIs) in Taiwan as an Investigator and GI oncologist. He then became a professor at the Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and the Director of the Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine at Taipei Medical University (TMU) in Taiwan. Dr. Tsai is the recipient of several international awards, including the Harvard Presidential Scholar (USA), Outstanding Research Award, Ministry of Science and Technology (Taiwan), Kobayashi’s Foundation Award, Kobayashi Foundation for Cancer Research (Japan), and the Young Scientists Research Achievement Award, National Health Research Institutes (Taiwan). He is the first or corresponding author of more than 50 research papers published in leading biomedical journals, including Nature Cancer (IF 28.5), Gastroenterology (IF 25.1), Gut (IF 25.8), and Cancer Research (IF 16.6). He also served as the PI or a co-PI in several GI cancer-related clinical trials. Dr. Tsai founded and led the Laboratory of Advanced Molecular Therapeutics (AMT Lab), which focuses on identifying fundamental mechanisms and targets that drive cancer aggressiveness and treatment resistance. Dr. Tsai’s significant scientific achievements include identifying several “Oncogenic Hubs” that regulate multiple developmental and stemness pathways that drive cancer progression and metastasis, which led to the development of first-in-class oncogenic-hub-targeted RNA interference therapies for solid tumors. Dr. Tsai also co-identified a chromatin-mediated cellular “Death Checkpoint” whereby most malignant tumors resist cytotoxic stress; targeting this pathway offers an exciting opportunity to sensitize malignant tumors to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Dr. Tsai’s group recently identified novel invadosome signaling mechanisms and targets that drive cancer aggressiveness and metastasis. Based on these breakthrough findings, Dr. Tsai’s team developed first-in-class, multi-targeted therapeutic antibodies that simultaneously target metastasis-initiating cells and endothelial cells, providing an exciting new avenue for treating advanced-stage and metastatic cancers. Dr. Tsai is a member of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) and is an elected member of Sigma Xi.
Cancer invasiveness, metastasis, and treatment resistance are the leading causes of patient mortality. Notwithstanding many decades of basic and clinical research, the therapeutic outcome of patients with advanced-stage and metastatic cancers remains far from satisfactory. The Laboratory of Advanced Molecular Therapeutics (AMT Lab) research aims to identify novel and critical regulators of cancer invasion and treatment resistance, with potential diagnostic and therapeutic implications. Our group uses unique, integrative approaches that combine genetics, proteomics, bioinformatics, and tissue engineering principles to study cancer metastasis and its heterogeneity. The work at the AMT Lab on these themes has identified key mediators and novel mechanisms of cancer stemness, invasiveness, and treatment resistance, providing new avenues for developing breakthrough anti-cancer therapies, especially for advanced-stage and resistant cancers.
Research Interests
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Cancer Stem Cells
- Cancer Molecular Medicine
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Cancer Treatment Resistance
- Cancer Experimental Treatment
- Neoplasm
Requirement and Details
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Bachelor of Science
Skill sets or Qualities
Basic cell culture techniques, immunofluoresence and immunohistochemical staining, immunoblotting, qRT-PCR, flow cytometry
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Pei-Shan Tsai, Professor
School of Nursing, College of Nursing
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
PhD. in Nursing
M.S. in Nursing
University of Florida, USA
B.S., School of Nursing, College of Nursing
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2025.08- Vice President
2023- Dean of College of Nursing
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2021-2024 External Assessor for Promotion and Appointment
University Malaya, Malaysia
Introduction
Pei-Shan Tsai, PhD, RN, BCIA is a professor at Taipei Medical University College of Nursing. Formerly the dean of Taipei Medical University Office of Global Engagement, Professor Pei-Shan Tsai led a team of professionals and academics to assist international exchange of people and ideas, facilitate collaboration in education and research, and promote the institution’s achievements. Working closely with the University’s Senior Leadership Team, Tsai provided strategic advice and practical solutions to the institution’s vision for international development. Tsai took office as the dean school of nursing starting from March 14, 2023.
Her research focuses on the link between stress‐response systems and chronic illnesses and outcomes of interventions for chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and other symptoms associated with chronic diseases. Tsai’s expertise includes using both physiological and behavioral measures in research for understanding the mechanisms and efficacy of nursing interventions. She also plays a vital role in demonstrating important health factors, disease prevalence, and health care effectiveness in the general population in Taiwan through secondary analysis of health data. Tsai is a collaborator noted for bringing researchers from different fields together to collaborate on research projects that have important clinical and policymaking implications. To date, she has published more than 180 peer-reviewed articles in medical, psychology, and nursing journals, many of which have received a high number of citations.
The Mind-Body Research Team focuses on the connection between thoughts, behaviors, emotions, environmental influences and biology. We seek to address the questions that are centered on the connection between mind and body.
These include:
1) The influence of psychological stress on physical and mental health.
2) The risk or protective factors for stress-related illnesses.
3) The beneficial effects of mind-body interventions on health outcomes and quality of life.
4) The potential mechanisms and pathways underlying the efficacy of mind-body interventions.
Neurobiology and the immune system as key pathways linking mind and body are of potential interests. Team members included Pei-Shan Tsai, Chia-Chi Chang, Hsiu-Ju Chang, Hsiao-Yean Chiu, Kee-Hsin Chen, Shu-Yu Kuo, Hui-Chuan Huang, Chueh-Ho Lin, and Fang Liu.
Dr. Pei-Shan Tsai, the head of the laboratory, focuses her research on the link between stress‐response systems and chronic illnesses and outcomes of nursing care of patients with stress‐related illnesses. Dr. Chia-Chi Chang has special expertise in dementia care, especially problems of feeding and nutrition. Dr. Hsiu-Ju Chang has specialized in research on determining the psychopathological predictors and the effectiveness of body-mind-spirit viewpoints on improving well-being among patients with psychiatric disorders. Dr. Hsiao-Yean Chiu’s research activities currently focus on the management of sleep disturbances and cognitive impairments in a variety of clinical and community settings. Dr. Kee-Hsin Chen focuses on knowledge translational research for promoting the multidisciplinary evidence-based practice, particularly women health. Dr. Hui-Chuan Huang’s interests are in mental health and health promotion in patients with chronic diseases. Dr. Chueh-Ho Lin focuses his research on brain-behavior relationships during a specific task. Dr. Fang Liu’s research activities focus on the effectiveness of case management on chronic illness, cancer, and dementia.
The primary theme of the biobehavioral laboratory is using biobehavioral methods to improve health outcomes, in areas such as health promotion, disease assessment and prevention, management of critical and chronic illness, and quality of life. We conduct randomized controlled trials which incorporate biobehavioral measures to the impact of biologic and behavioral factors on health outcomes and the efficacy of integrated biobehavioral interventions and to unveil the biological bases and predictors of responses to behavioral interventions. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are conducted to evaluate the effects of nonpharmacological interventions on health outcomes. Research thus far has mainly focused on patient populations who suffer from chronic medical conditions and frequently develop comorbid depression and sleep disturbances. Analysis of data from national surveys is done to determine the role of health behaviors on health outcomes. In addition, the team also analyzes data from the National Health Insurance Research Database to determine the impact of healthcare practices and interventions on long-term health outcomes. The team welcomes multidisciplinary approaches to study the connection between mind and body.
Research Interests
- Psychophysiology
- Biofeedback
- Stress Management
- Biobehavior Research
- Sphygmacocardiography (Pulse Wave Analysis)
- Stress Reactivity Protocol
- Blood Pressure Biofeedback
- EMG Biofeedback
- Heart Rate Variability
- HRV Biofeedback
- Neurofeedback
- Chronic Pain
- Sleep
Requirement and Details
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a master’s program or have already obtained a bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a health care-related field.
Bachelor’s students: NTD 12,000/month
Master’s students: NTD 15,000/month
Those who wish to continue after completing TEEP may apply for the IIPP scholarship.
Master’s students: NTD 15,000/month
Those who wish to continue after completing TEEP may apply for the IIPP scholarship.
Yuan-Chin Tsai, Associate Professor
Ph.D. Program for Cancer Molecular Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D. in Pharmacology
Rutgers University, USA
M.S., Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
B.S., Department of Agriculture Chemistry
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2018- Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery
2018- Associate Professor, Ph.D. Program for Cancer Molecular Biology and Drug Discovery
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Research Interests
- Tumor microenvironment
- Tumor biology
- DNA damage
- Vaccine design
Requirement and Details
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | More info |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) |
Ching-Li Tseng, Professor
Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph. D. in Biomedical Engineering
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering
Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan
B.S. in Chemical Engineering
Yuan Ze University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2020- Professor, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering
2020- Professor, International Ph.D. Program for Cell Therapy and Regeneration Medicine
2018- Director, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Welcome to the Ocular Research Lab (https://sites.google.com/view/ocularresearch/about-me) of Professor Ching-Li Tseng at the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, Taipei Medical University. Our lab focuses on cutting-edge research in Biomaterials and Ophthalmic Bioengineering. We offer exciting internship opportunities for motivated students to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment, contributing to projects with real-world impact in healthcare. Join us to explore the frontiers of biomedical engineering and develop your scientific skills. We actively participate in programs such as the Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP) to support student engagement.
Research Interests
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
- Non-invasive Drug Delivery Systems
- Ophthalmic Bioengineering
- Precision Medicine
Requirement and Details
- Currently enrolled students (Year 3+ undergraduate or Master’s preferred) in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Materials Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related science/engineering fields
- Basic laboratory experience is advantageous
- Highly motivated with a strong interest in our research areas (Biomaterials, Non-invasive Drug
- Delivery, Ophthalmic Bioengineering, Precision Medicine)
- Responsible, detail-oriented, and eager to learn new techniques
- Good command of English
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) |
Huang-Ju Tu, Assistant Professor
International Master Program in Medical Neuroscience, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D. Department and Graduate Institute of Pharmacology
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
B.S., School of Pharmacy
Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2025.08- Assistant Professor, International Master Program in Medical Neuroscience
2020.08-2025.07 Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2020.02-2020.07 Postdoctoral Research Fellow
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Introduction
Dr. Huang-Ju Tu is an Assistant Professor at Taipei Medical University specializing in translational drug discovery, with a primary focus on neurodegenerative diseases and cancer therapeutics. His research integrates artificial intelligence–assisted drug design, kinase biology, and preclinical validation to accelerate the development of innovative small-molecule therapeutics. Dr. Tu’s work centers on identifying and targeting key signaling kinases with therapeutic applications in Alzheimer’s disease, glioblastoma, and other difficult-to-treat diseases. Beyond scientific discovery, Dr. Tu is committed to building a research environment that fosters independent thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation-driven problem solving. He actively mentors students and young researchers to bridge the gap between fundamental research and clinical application.
Our team is dedicated to developing novel small-molecules for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and brain tumors. We apply AI-assisted drug discovery strategies to identify compounds with therapeutic potential. We further elucidate the underlying mechanisms through transcriptomic analyses, cellular experiments, and disease animal models. Our ultimate goal is to translate basic scientific discoveries into clinical applications.
Research Interests
- Drug discovery
- Cancer biology
- Neurodegenerative diseases
Requirement and Details
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Master’s students, or undergraduate students in their third or fourth year, majoring in medicine, pharmacy, biomedical informatics, or related healthcare disciplines.
Skill sets or Qualities
We seek candidates with a strong interest in biomedical research and drug discovery. The ideal candidate demonstrates intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and persistence when facing experimental challenges. A collaborative mindset, good communication skills, and respect for academic integrity are essential. Prior laboratory experience is advantageous but not required.
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Chih-Yang Wang, Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Program for Cancer Molecular Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., Institute of Basic Medical Sciences
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
M.S., Graduate Institute of Traditional Medicine
National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan
B.S., School of Chinese Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chinese Medicine Resources
China Medical University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2019- Assistant Professor, Ph.D Program for Cancer Molecular Biology and Drug Discovery
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2018-2019 Postdoctoral researcher
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Introduction
Our research will combine discovery-based and hypothesis-driven approaches, with an ultimate goal of using insights gained to develop new biomarkers for early detection of metastatic cells, and identify new therapeutic strategies to prevent and treat metastatic disease. The overarching goal of our research program will be to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate metastasis.
Although there has been continuous improvement in the survival and other outcomes of patients with cancer over time, cancer patients still have high mortality rates. Moreover, thus far scientists have striven to develop a novel therapy based on the characteristics of numerous cancers. For instance, recent research revealed elevated immune system activity through immune checkpoint-related therapy as a novel targeted therapeutic to cure cancers. Furthermore, recent studies have indicated distinct features and heterogeneity of tumors through high throughput sequencing and mass spectrometry analysis. Therefore, it is critical to identify novel targets for cancer therapeutics and develop personalized medicine that can be used in the treatment of cancer patients. Moreover, aiming at the treatment of molecular and cellular variability under different individual cancer patients is a new direction for cancer research.
Research Interests
- Bioinformatics
- Biochemistry
- Cancer Metabolism
- Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Genomics
- Pharmacology
Requirement and Details
Preferred Intern Education Level
Bachelor or above degree
Skill sets or Qualities
- ELISA
- qPCR
- Cell Culture
- Western Blot
- RNA isolation
- Bioinformatics
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Hao-Ching Wang, Professor
Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D. (Biochemical Sciences)
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
M.S. Graduate Institute of Biochemistry
National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
B.S., Department of Food Science
Tunghai University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2022.08- Vice Dean, Office of Research and Development
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Research Interests
- DNA mimic protein
- Protein-DNA interaction
- Virus–host interaction
- Structural biology
Requirement and Details
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | More info |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) |
Josh Chin-An Wang, Associate Professor
Department of Education and Humanities in Medicine, College of Medicine
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience
National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2023.09- Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2023- Research Associate
Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2021-2023 Assistant Professor, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience
National Central University, Taiwan
Introduction
I am a cognitive neuroscientist (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&tzom=-480&user=d6MDNjYAAAAJ&view_op=list_works) specializing in the coordination between eye movements, pupil dynamics, autonomics activity and brain function. My research utilizes eye movements, pupillometry, EEG/ERPs and autonomic signals (e.g., ECG, EDA and respitation) to investigate sensory, cognitive and emotional processes, including attention, working memory, reading and perception. I also study how oculomotor behaviors are altered in psychiatric and neurological conditions, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, dementia, schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease. My work aims to elucidate the neural mechanisms underlying these changes, contributing to a deeper understanding of brain function in both health and disease.
Research of the lab focuses on the intricate interplay between eye movements and pupil size, emphasizing their coordination and underlying mechanisms. I also investigate altered oculomotor behaviors in psychiatric and neurological populations, including conditions such as depression, anxiety, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease. This work aims to uncover how these changes reflect cognitive and neural processes, contributing to a deeper understanding of both typical and atypical brain function.
Research Interests
- Cognitive neuroscience
- Experimental psychology
- Eye movements
- Pupillometry
- EEG/ERPS
- Autonomic responses
Requirement and Details
Job Description
Through this internship, interns will gain hands-on training in eye-tracking, pupillometry, and autonomic data acquisition in clinical research settings, along with advanced skills in quantitative data preprocessing, feature extraction, and analysis using MATLAB, R, and Python. Interns will learn how to apply AI and machine-learning methods to multimodal physiological data for patient–control differentiation, including model evaluation and interpretation. The internship also provides practical experience in reproducible research workflows, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scientific communication, preparing interns for graduate study or research-oriented careers in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, or data science.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
- Undergraduate or Master’s-level students
- Preferred backgrounds: Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience
- International students interested in research training, clinical neuroscience, or graduate study are especially encouraged to apply
Skill sets or Qualities
Strongly required / highly prioritized:
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to work with multidimensional behavioral and physiological data
- Proficiency in MATLAB for data processing, visualization, and statistical analysis (required)
- Working knowledge of R and/or Python for statistical modeling, data wrangling, or reproducible analysis pipelines
- Demonstrated experience handling eye-tracking or behavioral (or physiological) data
- Ability to read, modify, and write analysis scripts independently, not only run existing code
AI / data science–related skills:
- Experience applying machine learning or AI-based analytical approaches to behavioral, physiological, or biomedical data
- Familiarity with supervised learning methods for classification or prediction (e.g., patient vs. control differentiation)
- Experience with feature extraction, feature selection, and model evaluation (e.g., cross-validation, ROC/AUC analysis)
- Ability to integrate multimodal features (e.g., eye-tracking, pupil, autonomic indices) into AI/ML pipelines
- Practical experience using AI-related libraries or toolboxes (e.g., MATLAB toolboxes, Python-based frameworks such as scikit-learn)
Highly desirable:
- Prior experience with eye-tracking systems
- Experience analyzing pupillometry and oculomotor metrics (e.g., pupil dilation, microsaccades, saccades, blink measures)
- Familiarity with advanced statistical models (e.g., linear mixed-effects models, time-series or mass-univariate analyses)
- Experience maintaining clean, reproducible, and well-documented analysis workflows
Personal qualities:
- Comfortable working in a data- and computation-intensive research environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality and reproducibility
- Ability to work independently while communicating clearly with supervisors and collaborators
- Strong motivation to pursue advanced training or graduate study in neuroscience, psychology, or data science
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Li-Tzu Wang, Assistant Professor
School of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., Graduate Institute of Life Sciences
National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan
M.A., Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology
B.A., Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2023.08- Assistant Professor, School of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medical Science and Technology
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2023.02-2023.06 Postdoctoral Fellow
Institute for Regenerative Medicine Cell Biology and Genetics department, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, USA
Introduction
Regenerative medicine and cell therapy are experiencing significant advancements in Taiwan, driven by the recent approval of various cell products under the Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) framework. This development marks a crucial evolution in improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge medical strategies. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy, acclaimed for its remarkable regenerative and immunomodulatory properties, is demonstrating immense potential in clinical trials aimed at tackling a broad range of regenerative and immune-related challenges. However, the field faces a challenge due to the limited number of experts who can effectively combine MSCs with biomaterials, mitochondrial transfer techniques, and immune modulation strategies. Addressing this gap is vital for ensuring the successful application of these therapies and realizing their full potential in clinical settings.
Regenerative medicine and cell therapy demand precision therapeutics for improved patient outcomes. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), with their robust regenerative and immunomodulatory properties, stand out as potent therapeutics for various conditions. In my laboratory, our focus is on exploring the therapeutic potential of MSCs in addressing immune-related diseases, including infectious diseases. With the diverse sources of MSCs in mind, our goal is to unravel the immunomodulatory properties and underlying mechanisms within tissue-resident MSCs. This exploration is designed to elevate therapeutic efficacy and precision in specific conditions.
Research Interests
- Development of Biomaterials: We aim to innovate biomaterials that enhance MSC immunomodulation and osteogenesis, specifically targeting the aging population, which will constitute a significant demographic in the future.
- Investigating Mitochondrial Transfer: We will explore the therapeutic advantages of MSCs in treating severe conditions, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome, by transferring functional mitochondria to restore cellular function.
- Exploring Immunomodulatory Properties: Our research will investigate the immunomodulatory characteristics of MSCs derived from diverse sources, deepening our understanding of their varied therapeutic applications.
Requirement and Details
Preferred Intern Education Level
Undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree are welcome to apply to join my lab.
Skill sets or Qualities
Undergraduate students with a background in immunology are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Wen-Chang Wang, Associate Professor
The Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., Department of Mathematics
M.S., Department of Mathematics
B.S., Department of Mathematics
National Central University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2019- Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics
2018- Associate Professor, The Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Research Interests
- Statistical Genetics
- Genetic Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Statistical Computing
Requirement and Details
1. Background in statistics, data sciences, life sciences, or a related field.
2. Ability to use statistical software to perform basic statistical analysis.
3. Experience in programming.
4. Proficiency in English.
5. Commitment to complete the full two months duration of the program.
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | More info |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) |
Pei-Chun Wong, Assistant Professor
Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics, College of Biomedical Engineering
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D. in Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Science and Engineering
National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan
M.S. in Department of Mechanical Engineering
National Central University, Taiwan
B.S. in Mechanical and Computer-Aided Engineering
St. John’s University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2022– Assistant Professor, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2020-2022 Medical Researcher, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedics
Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
2017–2020 Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Biomedical Engineering
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Dr. Pei-Chun Wong is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics at Taipei Medical University. Before that, he served in the Department of Orthopedics at Taipei Medical University Hospital in 2020 as a Medical Research Fellow. Dr. Wong received the M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Central University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, in 2012, and the Ph.D . degree in Biomedical Engineering from National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, in 2017. His research interests include composite biomaterial; tissue engineering & regenerative medicine; antibacterial surface modification; orthopedics research, and photobiomodulation application. Dr. Wong is a member of Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society.
Research Interests
- BIOMATERIALS
- Medical Engineering、Orthopedics、Stem Cell
- Clinical Biomedical Optoelectronics (Photodynamic Therapy, Medical Optoelectronic Devices, Laser Therapy Technology, Endoscopic Systems, etc.)
- Orthopedic Biomechanics
- Artificial and Synthetic Biomedical Materials
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Requirement and Details
Job Description
Material Preparation & Characterization：Synthesize and test nanomaterials with photothermal properties, such as gold nanoparticles or iron oxide nanoparticles, and evaluate their thermal response characteristics.
Hydrogel & Magnesium Alloy Scaffold Integration：Design and test the phase transition behavior of thermoresponsive hydrogels and their drug release kinetics.
3D Cell Culture & Biocompatibility Testing：Perform 2D and 3D cell cultures to evaluate the material’s effects on osteoblast proliferation, differentiation, and extracellular matrix deposition.
Mechanical & Optical Testing：Analyze the mechanical strength, degradation behavior, and laser-induced heating effect of magnesium alloy scaffolds and hydrogels.
Data Analysis & Report Writing：Organize experimental data, conduct statistical analysis, and assist in writing research reports and papers.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Undergraduate or Master’s students：
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Medicine or Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering with biomaterials experience preferred
Skill sets or Qualities
Applicants should possess a passion for research and a desire to learn.
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Alexander Wu, Professor
The Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D. (Anatomy and Cell Biology)
B.S.(Biochemistry)
Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Professional Appointments
2019- Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics
2013- Associate Professor, The Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine
2012-2013 Assistant Professor, The Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
I am Alexander Wu, a faculty member at Taipei Medical University (TMU), where I serve as a professor in the Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine. To promote global scientific collaboration, I hold joint appointments in the International Ph.D. and Master’s Programs for Translational Science, as well as in the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics. As an active researcher leading government-funded initiatives, I am eager to welcome dedicated international students to my laboratory through the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) IIPP.
Global Educational Background and Academic Trajectory: My scientific training is grounded in an international perspective. I earned my B.S. in Biochemistry (1997) and my Ph.D. in Anatomy and Cell Biology (2005) from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. To enhance my translational research skills, I also served as a visiting scholar in Dr. Andrew Kung’s laboratory at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2010. This diverse academic background has prepared me to foster a supportive, culturally inclusive, and rigorous mentorship environment for international scholars.
Core Research Focus and NSTC-Sponsored Initiatives: My laboratory is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of biomedical science. Our core research domains include cancer and stem cell biology, translational research, the development of novel drugs and therapeutic strategies, regenerative medicine, and the biology and clinical applications of extracellular vesicles.
Currently, our team is spearheading multiple projects funded directly by the NSTC. Incoming students will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge investigations, such as:
• Translational research exploring how new in-house developed drug candidates can reprogram the tumor immune microenvironment to overcome immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) resistance mediated by cancer stem cells.
• Leveraging cardiac protective peptides to augment the therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles for precision myocardial infarction therapy.
Furthermore, my active memberships in the TMU Research Center of Cell Therapy and Regeneration Medicine and the Taipei Heart Institute provide my students with extensive interdisciplinary and collaborative networks.
Publication Record and Scientific Impact Interns joining my team will integrate into a highly productive and globally recognized research group. Over the course of my career, my scholarly contributions have achieved an h-index of 40 and accumulated over 5,500 citations. To date, I have contributed to 173 research outputs, including 166 peer-reviewed articles.
Our recent publications reflect a commitment to multidisciplinary problem-solving, featuring breakthroughs in:
• Pathology-tailored nanotherapy and multimodal therapies against aortic dissection.
• Computer-aided drug discovery targeting signaling pathways in ovarian, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers.
• In silico and in vitro validations of novel theragnostic targets and plant-derived therapeutics against oxidative stress and inflammation.
• The publication of open-access clinical datasets, including research on the anti-proliferative effects of neoadjuvant metformin in ovarian cancer.
I invite ambitious and motivated international students to join our innovative research team at TMU through the NSTC IIPP. Together, we can translate complex scientific discoveries into pioneering clinical applications.
Welcome to my laboratory at Taipei Medical University (TMU). Our highly productive research group is positioned at the intersection of bioinformatics, pharmacology, and translational medicine. We specialize in bridging the gap between benchside scientific discoveries and real-world clinical applications, with core research interests in cancer and stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, extracellular vesicle biology, and new drug development.
For students interested in advancing biomedical science, our lab offers a rigorous and multidisciplinary training environment. Below is an overview of the scientific skills you can acquire and the groundbreaking discoveries you will contribute to.
Scientific Skills You Will Acquire
By joining our team, students will be trained in a versatile array of modern, highly sought-after scientific methodologies:
• In Silico Modeling and Computer-Aided Drug Discovery: You will learn to use computational tools to identify new theragnostic targets for various cancer types and design small-molecule inhibitors that target key signaling pathways involved in cancer progression for potential treatments.
• Nanomedicine and Targeted Therapeutics: Students gain hands-on experience in advanced drug delivery systems, such as designing pathology-tailored nanoparticles for multimodal treatments against a variety of diseases, including cardiovascular and cancer.
• In Vitro Experimental Validation: You will master techniques to validate bioinformatics findings in the lab. This includes testing in-house-developed new therapeutics using 3D cell models, such as patient-derived tumoroids and cardiac microtissues.
• Advanced Cell Culture Techniques: Our lab utilizes cutting-edge protocols, including proprietary culture methods, to generate enhanced Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) and secretomes.
• Clinical Dataset Analysis: Students will learn how to leverage and analyze open-access clinical datasets, a skill we recently applied to demonstrate the synergistic anti-proliferative effects of adding neoadjuvant metformin to conventional chemotherapy in ovarian cancer.
• In vivo drug evaluation: Students will gain experience in small animal disease models for drug evaluation for different biomedical topics, such as cancer, cardiovascular systems, and regenerative medicine.
If you are a driven student eager to master advanced translational research skills and contribute to impactful medical discoveries, I welcome you to join our laboratory at TMU!
Research Interests
- Cancer/stem cell biology
- Translational research
- New drug/therapeutic strategy development
- Regenerative medicine
- Biology and applications of extracellular vesicles
Requirement and Details
The prospective student will gain hands-on experience in the following:
- 3D cardiac microtissue culture
- Maintain and expand MSCs under different proprietary culture protocols developed in our laboratory to generate therapy-enhancing MSCs.
- Isolation and purification of MSC-derived extracellular vesicles.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Candidates with at least a bachelor’s degree in the field of biomedical sciences.
Skill sets or Qualities
Candidates should have experience in mammalian cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, SDS-PAGE, and Western blotting.
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Chang-Wei Wu, Professor
Graduate Institute of Mind Brain and Consciousness, College of Humanities and Social Science
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2021.02- Professor, Ph.D. programs of Graduate Institute of Mind Brain and Consciousness
2021.02- Professor, Graduate Institute of Mind Brain and Consciousness
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Changwei W. Wu received his B.Eng. and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan in 2001 and 2009, respectively. In 2010, he served as a postdoctoral visiting fellow in National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, USA. He became junior faculty in Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Central University, Taoyuan, Taiwan. Now he is a professor at Taipei Medical University for investigation of sleep neuroimage and brain consciousness. Professor Wu’s research expertise is on the technical basis of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and simultaneous EEG recordings. He devotes himself to enhancing the general quality of life through the comprehension of brain functionality.
Professor Wu is working toward the research orientations of sleep neuroimaging, brain in mindfulness, and brain in music listening, for those non-pharmaceutical interventions soothing the mental status and improving the mental health. Currently the lab members include the music therapist, nutritionist, psychologists, radiologists, and medical doctors. We appreciate the cross-field variability but all working together with the same neuroimaging technical background in pursuit of academic excellence and well-being improvement at the same time.
Research Interests
- Bioinformatics
- Biochemistry
- Cancer Metabolism
- Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Genomics
- Pharmacology
Requirement and Details
Chia-Yu Wu, Associate Professor
School of Dental Technology, College of Oral Medicine
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
PH.D., School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine
M.S., School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine
B.S., School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2024.08- Chairperson, Taipei Cancer Center, Taipei Medical University
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Director, Dental Department
Director, Department of Oral Medicine
Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
Introduction
Research Interests
- Oral Tumors
- Oral Cancer
- Surgical Treatment of Oral Cancer
- Oral Submucous Fibrosis
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Requirement and Details
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) |
Ming-Heng Wu, Associate Professor
International Ph.D. Program for Translational Science, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D. in Basic Medical Sciences
M.S., Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
B.S.,Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology
Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2021- Director, International Ph.D. Program for Translational Science, College of Medical Science and Technology
2021- Director, The Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Experience
2024- Visiting scholar, Stanford University, USA
2021- Director, International Ph.D. Program for Translational Science, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University
2021- Director, The Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University
2019- Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, Taipei Medical University
2012-2018 Associate professor, the Ph.D. Program for translational medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
2012-2018 Assistant professor, the Ph.D. Program for translational medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
2011 Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute of Oral Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
2008-2009 Research scholar, Department of Pathology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
2007-2008 Graduate Student Study Abroad Program of NSC in the University of Rochester, U.S.A.
2002-2004Teaching assistant, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National ChengKung University, Tainan, Taiwan
There are four projects in our lab:
1. Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs): Precision Weapons against Cancer
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) represent a revolutionary approach in targeted cancer therapy. These innovative molecules combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the potency of chemotherapeutic drugs, enabling selective and effective destruction of cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissues. Through precise targeting of CEACAM6 (a tumor antigen), ADCs offer a promising strategy to enhance the efficacy and reduce the side effects of traditional chemotherapy, opening new avenues in the fight against cancer. In addition, the single-chain antibody-drug conjugate will be a next-generation ADC that is currently developed in our lab.
2. Galectin Roles in Inflammatory and Fibrotic Diseases: Deciphering Disease Mechanisms
Galectins, a family of carbohydrate-binding proteins, have garnered attention for their diverse roles in inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. From modulating immune responses to influencing tissue remodeling, galectins play a multifaceted role in various pathological conditions. We are using glycobiology methodologies to unravel the intricate network of galectin/glycoprotein interactions to gain insights into disease mechanisms and identify potential therapeutic interventions that could alleviate the burden of inflammatory and fibrotic disorders.
3. Risk Assessment of Oral Premalignant Lesions: Paving the Way for Early Intervention
Oral premalignant lesions serve as critical indicators of potential oral cancer development. Rigorous research in this field focuses on developing accurate risk assessment tools to identify high-risk lesions and predict their progression to malignancy. By harnessing the power of molecular markers, imaging technologies, and clinical parameters, we aim to enhance early detection and intervention strategies, ultimately improving patient outcomes and survival rates. In addition, through the omics study, we are also investigating the mecahnisms that induces the transformation of oral premalignant lesions.
4. Cell Therapy for Acute Lung Injury(ALI)-indcued fibrosis
Cell therapy has emerged as a promising avenue for addressing acute lung injury, a life-threatening condition with limited treatment options. Stem cells and other cell types are being explored for their potential to promote tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and enhance lung function. We utilized mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) to treat LPS-induced acute lung injuries and fibrosis. Using Omics and cellular assays, we are investigatign the inmmune modulation ability and anti-fibrotic effect of MSC on ALI.
Research Interests
- Antibody-drug conjugate
- Cancer targeted therapy
- Cancer cell biology
- Galectins and liver diseases
Requirement and Details
Preferred Intern Education Level
BSc / MSc / PhD in Life Science
Skill sets or Qualities
Ideal candidates are advanced undergraduate or graduate students in life sciences, molecular biology, or related fields. A strong background in immunology, oncology, or pharmacology is preferred. This internship provides a rich environment to develop skills in experimental design, data analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Shan-Ying Wu, Associate Professor
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Medicine
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., The Institute of Basis Medical Sciences
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2023.08- Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine
2019.12-2023.07 Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2019.10-2019.12 Postdoctoral Research Fellow
National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan
Introduction
Dr. Shan-Ying Wu received her Ph.D. from National Cheng Kung University and completed her postdoctoral training from 2014 to 2019. In 2017, she was a visiting scholar at Yale School of Medicine.
Dr. Wu is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Taipei Medical University. Her research focuses on understanding how autophagy regulates human diseases, including cancer, viral infection, and metabolic disorders. Her lab integrates molecular biology, cell biology, and disease models to uncover the mechanisms of autophagy and explore new therapeutic strategies by targeting autophagic pathways.
The Wu Laboratory studies how autophagy regulates cellular homeostasis and human diseases. We are particularly interested in understanding how autophagy contributes to cancer progression, viral infection, and metabolic disorders.
Our research integrates molecular biology, cell biology, and disease models to uncover the mechanisms that control autophagy and cellular quality control. Ultimately, we aim to translate these discoveries into new therapeutic strategies targeting autophagy.
Students in the lab will have the opportunity to work with advanced experimental approaches and explore fundamental questions in cell biology and disease research.
Research Interests
Autophagy in viral infection, metabolic diseases, tumor biology, and miRNAs regulation
Requirement and Details
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Hsuan-Chia Yang, Associate Professor
Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Institute of Biomedical Informatics
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Department of Pharmacy
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2023- Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2023- Advisor, Digital Transformation Research Institute
Institute for Information Industry, Taiwan
Introduction
I am Hsuan-Chia Yang, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan. My research focuses on leveraging medical big data, clinical decision support systems, and pharmacoepidemiology to improve healthcare outcomes. With a background in pharmacy, I specialize in applying artificial intelligence to reduce medication errors and enhance drug safety. My work also delves into exploring the links between long-term drug use and cancer, aiming to develop effective chemoprevention strategies. To date, I have published over 100 academic papers, with an H-index of 32, an i10-index of 58, and over 3,000 citations.
https://scholar.google.com.tw/citations?user=YeNALrEAAAAJ&hl=zh-TW
Lab’s project
1. Utilizing Large Language Models and Real-World Data to Enhance Medication Safety: Creating RxLlama
The emergence of large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, offers new approaches to improving medication safety due to their powerful data processing, interactive learning, and dialogue capabilities. However, these models largely depend on Internet data and lack access to critical resources like electronic medical records and expert evaluations. Moreover, using cloud-based LLMs poses risks to patient data security, raising concerns for clinical use. This project, titled “Utilizing Large Language Models and Real-World Data to Enhance Medication Safety: Creating RxLlama,” aims to leverage the capabilities of open-source LLMs (specifically Llama) to improve prescription safety through advanced prompt engineering and real-world data integration. It will involve model refinement, validation in medical settings, and exploration of educational and clinical applications. By integrating human feedback and external medical databases, we seek to align the model with expert knowledge for continuous improvement.
2. To create individual risk matrix between long-term drug and cancer
Cancer has increasingly been recognized as a chronic disease, with its treatment accounting for 13% of Taiwan’s total health insurance expenses. Effective cancer treatment planning and benefit assessments should include preventive strategies beyond traditional therapeutic approaches. Chemoprevention, the use of medications to reduce cancer risk, is a well-established concept. Epidemiological studies have shown that long-term use of certain chronic disease medications is significantly linked to a lower risk of specific cancers. To analyze the relationship between chronic medication use and cancer risk, we must consider factors such as drug types, cancer categories, age, and gender, utilizing multiple analytical approaches. This complex issue cannot be addressed with a single method, but it requires leveraging medical informatics. By utilizing big medical data and applying data mining techniques, we can systematically assess the associations between the long-term use of chronic medications and cancer risk. Visualization techniques will help make these insights accessible, enabling the development of personalized risk matrices.
Research Interests
- AI in medicine
- Pharmacoepidemiology
- Medical Big Data Analysis
- Clinical Decision Support System
Requirement and Details
Preferred Intern Education Level
Master’s and Ph.D. Candidates
- Fields: Healthcare Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, Public Health, Pharmacy, Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Biostatistics, or other Health/Life Science disciplines.
- Reasoning: Graduate-level students typically bring deeper research experience, methodological rigor, and specialized skills suited for data analysis, model development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Recent or Current Ph.D. Students
- Fields: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Biostatistics, or related domains with a strong healthcare/medical focus.
- Reasoning: Doctoral candidates or recent graduates offer advanced research capabilities, leadership potential in method design, and the ability to tackle complex analytical challenges—especially those involving large datasets and specialized methodologies.
Skill sets or Qualities
Healthcare Data Familiarity
- Basic understanding of electronic medical record (EMR) structures and their practical uses in research
Data Analysis
- Proficiency in SAS, Python, or R for data manipulation, cleaning, and exploratory analysis
- Comfort with common data analysis workflows, including simple descriptive statistics and data visualization
Machine Learning
- Foundational understanding of machine learning concepts (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning, model evaluation)
- Ability to apply basic algorithms or models under guidance
Communication & Collaboration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (additional language skills are a bonus)
- Comfortable presenting technical findings to non-technical audiences, such as clinicians or policymakers
- Team-oriented mindset, open to feedback, and eager to collaborate with researchers from diverse backgrounds
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Jen-Chang Yang, Professor
Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D. Polymer Engineering
M.S. Polymer Engineering
University of Akron, USA
B.S. Chemical Engineering
Tunghai University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2019- Vice Dean, College of Biomedical Engineering
2017- Professor, School of Dentistry
2017- Professor Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Jen-Chang Yang is a professor at the Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering at Taipei Medical University and a joint-appointment professor at the School of Dentistry, the International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering and, the TMU Research Center of Biomedical Devices. He has a Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering from the University of Akron, USA. He has been working at Taipei Medical University since 2007 and has served as the vice dean of the College of Biomedical Engineering since 2019. His research interests include oral biomaterials, medical devices, silk protein, biomimetic materials, bioceramics, nanofiber technology, ionotronic hydrogels, and weight management hydrogels. He has published more than 100 research papers and participated in many nanomedicine and biomedical engineering projects.
Prof. Jen-Chang Yang (H=18) majors in the fields of regenerative medicine as well as dental materials. He is also an expert in the regulation of materials to stem cell fate. Synthesis of bioceramics and nanomaterials will be performed in the Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University. The scientific expertise of this department in the preparation of nanomaterials with silk fibroin (SF) and its derivatives is very high. The sonoelectrochemistry process of preparing the oxidized SF nanofibrils without dialysis is unique. Also, the laboratories of this department are equipped with a modern
technique for the characterization of materials obtained by Mastersizer 3000, Rheometer (Anton Paar), contact angle, and microhardness tester. The XRD, SEM, TG/DTA, and AFM measurements will be performed in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. This laboratory will also conduct the ISO 10993 biocompatibility and in vivo study of novel injectable cement. Both FTIR microscopes and Raman microscopes are available for micro-region material characterization. The physicochemical properties of injectable cement-like setting time, radiopacity, injectability, and diametral tensile strength (DTS) will be investigated using Vicat needle, dental X-ray system, dynamic contact angle, and texture profile analyzer (TPA), respectively. For the evaluations of cell/ molecular biology, Yang’s team has a cell incubator, clean bench, spectrophotometer, RT-PCR, q-PCR, inverted fluorescence microscope, western blot system, and iBright imaging systems, which can be used to analyze the influences of prepared nanomaterials to cells.
Research Interests
- Oral Biomaterials
- Medical Devices
- Biomimetic Materials
- Bioceramics
- Nanofiber spinning
Requirement and Details
Preferred Intern Education Level
- High school and above
Skill sets or Qualities
- Chemical solution preperation
- FTIR
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Kai-Chiang Yang, Professor
School of Dental Technology, College of Oral Medicine
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., Graduate School of Medicine
Kyoto University, Japan
Ph.D., Institute of Biomedical Engineering
M.S., Institute of Biomedical Engineering
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
B.S., Department of Chemical Engineering
Chinese Culture University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2021- Director, Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, College of Oral Medicine
2020- Professor, School of Dental Technology
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
PI has biomaterial background in NTU and cell biology training in Kyoto U. Mainly interested in cell therapy for degenerative diseases.
Focus on the applications of biomaterials in the treatment of degenerative diseases.
Research Interests
- Regenerative medicine
- Tissue engineering
Requirement and Details
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) |
Pei-Ming Yang, Associate Professor
Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D. in Life Science
B.S. in Life Science
National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2024- Professor, Master Program in Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery
2024- Professor, The Ph.D. Program for Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Dr. Pei-Ming Yang is an associate professor in the Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery at Taipei Medical University. He has experience in biomarker-guided drug repurposing for cancer therapy based on several bioinformatics approaches, such as Connectivity Map (CMap) analysis and TCGA data mining. He is also familiar with research related to anticancer drug mechanisms and signaling transduction.
In recent years, our major research interest is the application of bioinformatics approaches and resources to investigate polypharmacology and drug repurposing. Drug repurposing is an unconventional drug discovery approach to explore new disease indications from the existing clinical drugs. Even shelved drugs that never enter or are failed during clinical trials might be rescued if novel mechanism-of-actions (MOAs) or targets are identified. Polypharmacology describes the ability of a drug to affect more than one molecular target, which is now commonly accepted as a basic property of small molecules and serves as a foundational principle for drug repurposing. Exploring the polypharmacology is highly useful for discovering drug’s novel MOAs to improve their therapeutic efficacy and treat different diseases.
Research Interests
- Cancer Biology
- Pharmacology
- Epigenetics
Requirement and Details
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) |
Suh-Ching Yang, Professor
School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., Division of Agriculture
Tohoku University, Japan
B.S., School of Nutrition and Health Sciences
Taipei Medical College, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2018.11.01- Professor, School of Gerontology and Health Management
2018.08.01- Vice Dean, College of Nutrition
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Leading this group of talented researchers on our exploration of our research focus has been an incredible journey. As the mentor, my role is to provide guidance, support, and mentorship to our laboratory members. I take great pride in nurturing the talents of our researchers and helping them grow both professionally and personally.
Our laboratory is composed of a group of members who have a spirit of mutual support and collaboration. Our laboratory embodies our team’s collective passion for research related to nutrition (please refer to the specific research topic) and our dedication to advancing knowledge in this field. We warmly welcome students from abroad who are interested in nutrition research. Our goal is to foster a culturally diverse environment where a variety of viewpoints enhance our research pursuits.
Research Interests
- Alcoholic liver diseases
- The evaluation of healthy food
Requirement and Details
Preferred Intern Education Level
This internship provides a unique opportunity for graduate-level students to gain valuable experience in the field of nutrition chemistry and animal research. If you are pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a related field and have a passion for science, nutrition, and laboratory work, we encourage you to apply for this internship position and contribute to our research endeavors.
Skill sets or Qualities
Hands-on experience in animal care and husbandry.
Basic knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain accurate records.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Wei-Chung Yang, Professor
The Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., Health Science Center, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
University of Texas, USA
Professional Appointments
2017- Professor, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics
2016-2017 Professor, Ph.D. Program in Biotechnology Resaerch and Development
2013- Professor, School of Dentistry
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Vision and Academic Leadership Dr. Wei-Chung Vivian Yang is a distinguished scientist and entrepreneur dedicated to bridging the gap between bench-side research and bedside clinical application. Currently serving as a Full Professor in the Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine at Taipei Medical University (TMU), Dr. Yang has spent over a decade cultivating an ecosystem where physician-scientists use cutting-edge research to solve complex, unsolved clinical problems.
Collaborative Leadership in Translational Infrastructure Dr. Yang’s journey in translational medicine is deeply rooted in her research on identifying new biomarkers and early diagnostic methods for Endometriosis. This work required extensive collection of clinical specimens, which allowed her to build invaluable experience collaborating with clinical physicians and medical laboratory experts.
Leveraging this practical expertise, Dr. Yang was honored to be invited to join the team tasked with planning Taipei Medical University’s research Biobank. Contributing to this collective effort, she worked alongside clinical and IT experts to bridge the gap between bench research and clinical data. To date, the TMU-Biobank has grown into a robust repository, collecting more than 10,000 new cases annually (primarily oncological) and managing a wide array of biospecimens ranging from tissue samples to isolated DNA. Under this collaborative framework, the infrastructure successfully integrates Hospital Information Systems (HIS) and pathology records into the TMU Clinical Research Database (TMU-CRD), providing critical support for high-impact research across both academia and the biotech industry. In addition, to cultivate the next generation of physician-scientists, Dr. Yang played a key role in the conceptualization and establishment of The Ph.D. Program for Translational Medicine, serving as the inaugural Director.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Women’s Health Driven by a lifelong commitment to women’s reproductive medicine, Dr. Yang founded V-CHECK in 2017. As a CEO (2018-2024), she leads a team focused on developing first-in-class in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products aimed at improving global women’s health from youth through elderly care. Her work successfully translates complex laboratory inventions into patient-centered, reliable diagnostic tools.
Research Interests: Translational Medicine in Women’s Health
Foundations in Biomarker Discovery and Bi-directional Translational Research My research career is dedicated to the identification and clinical application of protein biomarkers for female-specific cancers and reproductive diseases. My laboratory is among the few capable of conducting bi-directional translational medicine, integrating “Dry Lab” bioinformatic analysis with “Wet Lab” experimental validation. A cornerstone of my past work involves identifying novel biomarkers for endometriosis and breast cancer. Most recently, my team published high-impact research in Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters—a journal ranked Q1 and among the top in the fields of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology—elucidating the molecular mechanisms by which long-term Benzodiazepine use exacerbates breast cancer risk. This study utilized our proprietary 1516-gene Extracellular Matrix (ECM)-related functional database and CRISPR-Cas9 technology to clarify how GABAA3 receptors regulate specific ECM genes. My commitment to early diagnosis has led to international recognition, including invitations from the NIH and APEC to share my research on women’s health care and disease prevention.
About Our Lab
Led by Dr. Vivian Yang—a distinguished scientist, educator, and entrepreneur —our team is at the forefront of Bi-directional Translational Medicine. We specialize in identifying novel protein biomarkers for female-specific cancers and reproductive diseases, such as endometriosis and breast cancer.
Our laboratory offers a unique multidisciplinary environment where:
- Dry Lab meets Wet Lab: We integrate large-scale bioinformatic analysis with experimental validation using cutting-edge technologies.
- Data-Driven Discovery: We leverage the TMU Clinical Research Database (TMU-CRD) and our proprietary 1516-gene Extracellular Matrix (ECM) database to solve complex clinical problems.
- Entrepreneurial Vision: We focus on developing affordable and accessible in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tools to improve global women’s health
Research Interests
- Matrix Biology
- Protein engineering
- Proteoglycan
- Biochemistry
- Translational medicine
Requirement and Details
Job Description
The intern will participate in our ongoing research focused on matrix remodeling biology and the discovery of novel biomarkers for women’s gynecological cancer and onco-fertility.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
With a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
Core Coursework: Must have completed General Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry. Proficiency in molecular biology, Biostatistics, Structural biology, Protein engineering, and/or Medical technology.
Skill sets or Qualities
- With cell culture, molevular biology, protein expression or protein engineering – Wet lab experiences is a plus
- Experience or strong interest in AI/ML tools.
- Programming skills (e.g., Python or R) for biological data analysis and clinical informatics.
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Wen-Bin Yang, Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Program in Medical Neuroscience, College of Medical Science and Technology
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., Bioinformatics and Biosignal Transduction
M.S., Bioinformatics
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
B.S., Bio-agricultural Sciences
National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2024.02- Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Program in Medical Neuroscience
2021.06- Assistant Research Fellow, Brain tumor research
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Dr. Wen-Bin Yang is an Assistant Professor at Taipei Medical University, specializing in brain tumor biology, precision medicine, and integrative omics. His research focuses on glioblastoma, mild traumatic brain injury, and intracranial aneurysms, aiming to uncover molecular mechanisms and develop innovative therapeutic strategies.
Dr. Yang’s work integrates multi-omics approaches, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, to understand tumor heterogeneity, therapy resistance, and the molecular basis of neurological disorders. His research is dedicated to identifying novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers that can guide personalized treatment and improve clinical outcomes.
Dr. Yang has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals and leads interdisciplinary collaborations across academia and hospitals. His commitment to translational medicine and precision health is reflected in his ongoing efforts to develop cutting-edge diagnostic tools and targeted therapies for complex neurological diseases.
The Precision Medicine & Omics Lab, directed by Assistant Professor Wen-Bin Yang at Taipei Medical University, focuses on brain tumor research and neurological diseases, with a particular emphasis on glioblastoma, mild traumatic brain injury, and intracranial aneurysms. Our mission is to leverage integrative multi-omics and precision medicine approaches to advance molecular understanding, improve diagnosis, and develop novel therapeutic strategies for these complex brain disorders.
Our Approach:
Utilizing single-cell and bulk transcriptomics, genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics, we integrate multi-omics data to gain comprehensive insights into disease mechanisms. By combining experimental and computational methodologies, our research bridges basic science and clinical applications.
At the Precision Medicine & Omics Lab, we are committed to advancing personalized healthcare solutions and transforming molecular discoveries into tangible benefits for patients with brain tumors, traumatic brain injury, and cerebrovascular disease.
Research Interests
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Cancer Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Big Data Analytics
Requirement and Details
Preferred Intern Education Level
BSc, MSc, or PhD in a field related to biology, medicine, or information science.
Skill sets or Qualities
Priority will be given to students with laboratory experience, especially those with research backgrounds in life sciences, medicine, or information science.
Chiu-Li Yeh, Professor
School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D. in School of Pharmacy
M.S. in Master Program in School of Health and Nutrition and Health Sciences
B.S. in School of Health and Nutrition and Health Sciences
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2021 Exchange scholar
Tohoku university, graduate school of agricultural science, laboratory of nutrition, Japan
2017.08– Professor, School of Nutrition and Health Sciences
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2017.02-2017.07 Professor, Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences
Chinese Culture University, Taiwan
Introduction
I am a Professor in the Department of Health Care and Nutrition at Taipei Medical University, and I am actively looking for motivated Master’s and Doctoral students with a strong background in nutrition to join my research team. My laboratory focuses on the cutting-edge fields of immunonutrition, mucosal immunity, and Vitamin D metabolism. What makes our research unique and highly competitive is our dual-track translational approach: we combine in vivo animal models (to explore biological mechanisms) with high-impact UK Biobank big data analysis (to validate findings in human populations). This methodology equips my students with a versatile skill set, ranging from advanced laboratory techniques to modern bioinformatics, preparing them for top-tier careers in academia and clinical research. If you are passionate about critical care nutrition and want to be part of a lab that translates basic science into real-world clinical solutions, I invite you to explore our work. Together, we can push the boundaries of nutritional science and improve patient outcomes.”
Research Interests
- Immunonutrition
- Vitamin D metabolism
- Nutrition support in critical care (parenteral nutrition)
- Mucosal Immunology
Requirement and Details
Academic Background: Applicants must hold or be currently pursuing a Master or PhD degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, or a closely related scientific field.
Skill Sets and Qualities
- Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in fundamental molecular biology techniques and a solid understanding of biological pathways.
- Animal Research Skills: Prior experience in handling rodent models and a firm commitment to animal welfare and ethical research practices.
- Analytical Skills: Competence in statistical software and the ability to interpret complex biological data accurately.
- Professionalism: High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Language and Communication: Excellent command of English for scientific writing and effective collaboration within an international team.
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) | More info |
Hsin-Yen Yen, Professor
School of Gerontology & Long-Term Care, College of Nursing
Office of Global EngagementMentor Profile
Education
Ph.D., Sport, Leisure, and Hospitality Management
MEd, Sport and Leisure Management
National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
B.S., School of Nursing, College of Nursing
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2022.08- Associate Professor, School of Gerontology and Long-Term Care
2022.12- Associate Professor, International Ph.D. Program in Gerontology and Long-Term Care
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Introduction
Dr. Yen has a background in nursing, health behavioral science, and gerontology. He integrates nursing, health promotion, and smart technology in his research. His expertise includes physical activity, digital health interventions (VR, wearable devices), mental health, and recreation therapy. His research focuses on developing theory-driven health interventions to improve the well-being of older adults. For more information, visit the PATH Lab website: PATH Lab.
Our team’s primary focus is on health behavioral science, particularly in the areas of physical activity and health promotion, with a specific emphasis on adult populations and community-dwelling older adults. The research team named “Physical Activity & Technology for Health (PATH.LAB).” The goal is to apply various smart technologies, including smartphone apps, social media, wearable devices, virtual reality, augmented reality, chatbots, and social robots, to design innovative interventions. The overarching objective is to achieve healthy behavior modification, mental health promotion, and non-communicable disease prevention.
Research Interests
- Health behavioral science
- Physical activity
- Smart technology
- Mental health
- Leisure behavior
- Social medicine
- Recreation therapy
Requirement and Details
Preferred Intern Education Level
Graduate students, not limited to medical and health science disciplines.
Skill sets or Qualities
Good speaking and listening skills in English, Japanese, or Mandarin
Scholarship Availability
| Taiwan Experience Education Program, TEEP (MOE) | |
| International Internship Pilot Program, IIPP (NSTC) |
APPLICATION PROCESS
Term：2-6 months
Applications accepted：Until October 15, 2026
The application deadline may vary between programs, pelease also refer to the course profile for details.
The first day of your internship should be Monday.
Applicants should submit their application at least 2 months before their intended starting date of the program.
Workflow
(1) Applications submitted through the online application form
(2) Eligibility review by the University Program Coordinator
(3) Professional background review by the hosting Principal Investigator
(4) Online interview hosting Principal Investigator
(5) Confirm package, curriculum, and sign the “SHORT-TERM PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT”
(6) Complete payment
(7) Confirm payment received
(8) Official documents provided to the student
ABOUT TMU
Taipei Medical University (TMU), established in 1960, is home to 11 colleges, one general education center, and over 6,000 students, with more than 49,000 alumni around the world. TMU boasts six affiliated hospitals, including TMU Hospital, Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Cancer Center, Taipei Neuroscience Institute, and Hsin Kuo Min Hospital. Together, the hospitals host 3,000 beds and over 9,000 faculty and staff members.
Our mission at TMU is to educate biomedical talents with humanity, innovation, and global vision. We strive to develop a comprehensive education system integrating teaching, research, industrial collaboration, and medical care.
ABOUT TAIPEI
Taipei is the capital city of Taiwan. With its busy shopping streets and contemporary buildings, Taipei serves as the island’s financial, cultural and governmental center. The skyline is crowned by the bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper, with upscale shops at the base and a rapid elevator to an observatory near the 508-meter top.
The downtown area offers enjoyable contrasts, with the west side’s narrow streets and street vendors showing Taipei’s past. The city’s east side is now its financial and commercial center, with the Xinyi District’s malls and nightlife representing the city’s metamorphosis into a modern international city.
The information provided, including pricing, is solely for informational purposes and is subject to change without notice.
For more information, please contact the International Foundation Program:
Ms. Nono Ke ogeirs@tmu.edu.tw
Xinyi Campus ext.2694
Tel: +886-2-27361661
E-mail: oge@tmu.edu.tw
For admission inquiry: admission@tmu.edu.tw
Address:
No.250 Wuxing Street Taipei 11031, Taiwan
[Office Hours]
Monday – Friday
9-12am ; 1-5pm (GMT+8)
E-mail: oge@tmu.edu.tw
For admission inquiry: admission@tmu.edu.tw
Address:
No.250 Wuxing Street Taipei 11031, Taiwan
[Office Hours]
Monday – Friday
9-12am ; 1-5pm (GMT+8)
