Luxembourg Delegation Explores Medical Education and Research at Taipei Medical University

Source: Office of Global Engagement

Published on 2023-08-18

On August 14th, 2023, Taipei Medical University warmly welcomed representatives from Luxembourg’s Ministry of Higher Education and Health Research, including Dr. Romain Martin, Premier Conseiller of Luxembourg Ministry of Higher Education and Research, and Dr. Gregor Baertz, President of the Board of Luxembourg Institute of Health. Also, in attendance were Mr. Lex Kaufhold, Director of Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Taipei, Mrs. Sophie Liao, Deputy Director of Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Taipei, and Ms. Alison Yang from the Ministry of Education of Taiwan. The fact-finding visit by the Luxembourg delegation aimed to foster a comprehensive understanding of Taiwan’s medical education and research system so as to inform future planning of bilateral collaborations.

The visit by Dr. Romain Martin and Dr. Gregor Baertz centered on the research and education development in the areas of precision medicine, artificial intelligence in medicine. These subjects hold significant relevance in today’s technology-driven healthcare landscape. Members of the delegation also had the opportunity to visit the Proton Center of Taipei Medical University Hospital, gaining insights into the cutting-edge clinical medical technologies and healthcare provision in Taiwan.

This exchange signifies a deeper communication between Luxembourg and Taiwan in the fields of medical research and health science education. In the future, Taipei Medical University looks forward to working with universities and research institutes from Luxembourg on joint projects in medical research and education.

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Luxembourg Ministry of Higher Education and Research & Luxembourg Institute of Health
Date 2023-08-14
Nation(s) Luxembourg
Visiting Delegation List
  1. Dr. Romain Martin, First Government Counselor of Luxembourg Ministry of Higher Education and Research
  2. Dr. Gregor Baertz, President of the Board of Luxembourg Institute of Health
  3. Mr. Lex Kaufhold, Executive Director, Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Taipei
  4. Mrs. Sophie Liao, Deputy Director, Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Taipei
  5. Ms. Alison Yang, Research Assistant, Department of International and Cross-strait Education, MOE
Host Office at TMU Office of Global Engagement
TMU Host Delegation List
  1. Prof. Luisa Shu-Ying Chang (張淑英), Vice President
  2. Prof. Kuei-Ru Chou (周桂如), Dean, Office of Global Engagement
  3. Prof. Jing-Ping Liou (劉景平), Dean, College of Pharmacy and Office of Research and Development
  4. Ms. Dawn Chen (陳佩宜), Vice Dean, Office of Global Engagement
  5. Dr. Hsin-Lun Lee(李欣倫), Director, Division of Radiation Oncology, Taipei Medical University Hospital
  6. Dr. David Yen-Ting Chen (陳彥廷), Associate Director, TMU Research Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
  7. Assoc. Prof. Yung-Chun Chang (張詠淳), Associate Director, TMU Research Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
  8. Ms. Vivi Yu (尤櫻儒), Deputy Director, Dream Way International Healthcare Center of Taipei Medical University Hospital