HOW will it be conducted?
Accepted students will receive a personalized timetable based on preference (2-6 months).
A certificate will be awarded upon completion of the program.
MENTORS AND RESEARCH TOPICS
Alphabetically sorted by Research topic.
APPLICATIONS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING FOR THERAPIES OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
David-Jon Lundy
Associate Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: All year round |
Topic introduction
Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of the death in the world, resulting more total deaths than all cancers combined. During a heart attack, approximately 1,000,000,000 contractile cardiomyocytes (heart muscle cells) die due to oxygen deprivation. For patients who survive the initial heart attack, their damaged heart will struggle to provide oxygenated blood to meet demands of the body. The lost cardiomyocytes are replaced by non-contractile collagen/scar tissue (pathogenic remodelling) and many patients progress to heart failure. There are very few current treatments to prevent this process from occurring.
In this program we can discuss the latest research into ways to reduce cardiac damage, pathogenic remodelling and encourage regeneration. That includes medical devices to support the heart, biomaterials to improve repair, and stem cells, nanomedicines and gene therapies to aid in regeneration.
Duration
3-4 months (around 4-5 hours per week)
Research mentor profile
Education
B.Sc & Ph.D., Biological Sciences
University of Durham, United Kingdom
Professional Appointments
2019-present, Assistant Professor, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering
2018-2018, Project Assistant Research Fellow, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2007-2018, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Academia Sinica, Taiwan
2006 – 2007, Trainee Biomedical Scientist
University Hospital of North Durham, United Kingdom
Research field
Biomaterials, Cell therapy, and Nanomedicine therapy for Cardiovascular Diseases
CHROMO-FLUORESCENT MATERIALS FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES: DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY
Anup Pandith
Assistant Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: All year round |
Topic introduction
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are enervating disorders attributed to progressive or selective loss of biochemical functions associated with neuronal systems. Due to the high morbidity and mortality rate associated with both acute and chronic neurodegenerative diseases, brain tissues frequently encounter unexpected demise of neuron cells. Anomalous physiological or anatomical behaviour in neural cells/tissues resulted in various diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), Prion’s disease (PrD), and Huntington’s disease (HD). More importantly, neurological disorders are closely associated with the age factor, which is a major cause of concern in the aging society.
Considering molecular level recognition superiority and economically viable properties of chromo-fluorescent diagnostic methods in this program, students will learn the basic concepts of chromo-fluorescent materials development and their utilization in molecular diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Upon understanding the basics, students will have brainstorming discussions on recent advancements in chromo-fluorescent materials that have been exclusively used in neurological disorders diagnosis and therapy.
Course requirements and details
Requirements
M.Sc./MS degree in Organic Chemistry/General Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry/Biomedical Engineering/Materials Chemistry/Nanotechnology.
Duration
3-4 months (around 50-70 hours in total)
Capacity
up to 5 students at once
Research mentor profile
Education
Ph.D. Applied Chemistry
Kyungpook National University, South Korea
M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
Kuvempu University, India
B.Sc. Applied Chemistry
Kuvempu University, India
Professional Appointments
2022 – present, Assistant Professor, International Ph.D. Program of Biomedical Engineering (IPBME), College of Biomedical Engineering
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2020 – 2022, Research Professor, Department of Chemistry
Kyung Hee University, South Korea
2019 – 2020, Research Professor, Department of Chemistry and Bioactive Materials
2017 – 2019, Post-doctoral Fellow, Department of Chemistry and Bioactive Materials
Jeonbuk National University, South Korea
2013 – 2014, Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry
Pukyong National University, South Korea
2011 – 2013, Research Assistant, Department of Organic Chemistry
Indian Institute of Science, India
Research field
Bioanalytical Chemistry
Molecular Diagnostics
Chemical Biology
Phototheranostics
Functional Materials
Bioconjugate Chemistry
Fluorescent Probes
Supramolecular Chemistry
DIETARY COMPONENTS ~ THE BAD, THE GOOD, THE UGLY
Yue-Hwa Chen
Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: All year round |
Topic introduction
Diet comprises various components, including nutrients, phytochemicals, toxins, and food additives, which may have beneficial or harmful effects. My lab is interested in investigating these dietary components’ protective or detrimental effects on different metabolic disorders, including cancers, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
Course requirements and details
Requirements
Senior Undergraduate students
Duration
2 months (around 40 hours)
Capacity
up to 2 students at once
Research mentor profile
Education
1994 Ph.D., Department of Nutritional Sciences & Toxicology
University of California, Berkeley, USA
1991 M.S., Department of Nutritional Sciences & Toxicology
University of California, Berkeley, USA
1986 B.S., School of Nutrition and Health Sciences
Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2022/08 – present, Vice Dean, College of Nutrition
2006/02 – present, Professor, School of Nutrition and Health Sciences
2017/08 ~ 2023/07, Chair, School of Food Safety
2016/09 ~ 2017/07 Chair, Preparatory Office of School of Food Safety
1995/09 ~ 2006/01 Associate Professor, School of Nutrition and Health Sciences
Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
2017/06 ~ 2017/09 Visiting Scholar, Department of Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
1994/11 ~ 1995/08 Postdoctoral Fellow, Cancer Center
University of California, San Diego, USA
Research field
- Nutrition
- Food safety
- Toxicology
- Phytochemicals
- Diet and Cancer
- Nutritional Pharmacology
DRUG DEVELOPMENT IN BLOCKING SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION IN CANCERS
Wei-Chun HuangFu
Associate Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: All year round |
Topic introduction
My lab is interested to elaborate the parthenogenesis of cancers. Our group devotes to find the potential regulation mechanisms and to discover the novel therapeutic drugs.
Duration
8 weeks
Research mentor profile
Education
Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Toxicology
North Carolina State University, USA
Professional Appointments
Associate Professor, Ph.D. Program for Cancer Molecular Biology and Drug Discovery
Vice Dean of International Affairs, College of Medical Science and Technology
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
15 years of life sciences research experience, including >10 years of cancer biology and 1 year industry experience
Active member of TMU/ATP BioPharm innovation start-up team in scientific leader role
Research field
Molecular Toxicology
Cancer Biology
Drug Development
ECOLOGIES OF ENERGY: RIVERS, RELATIONS, AND “GREEN ENERGY” IN INDIGENOUS LANDS
Dana Powell
Associate Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: All year round |
Topic introduction
Our Lab examines the logics and emerging projects of renewable energy (hydropower and bioenergy, specifically) in Indigenous territories, using qualitative, collaborative, and transnational comparative methods to better understand core principles in environmental health and justice, such as “cumulative impacts” and “health disparities.” In conversation with colleagues in rural eastern North Carolina and the Navajo Nation, we work primarily in Hualien County in Bunun lands (and others) to see how climate mitigation strategies are experienced and embodied, at the local level. The Taiwan-based Lab partners with international researchers at UC-Irvine, Univ. of Oregon, and Appalachian State University, as well as other community-based organizations, to foster a critical trans-local dialogue on Indigenous relations and rights to riverine environments.
To cultivate a new generation of collaborative researchers, informed by Indigenous and feminist research ethics and methods; to foster inquiry across borders and think holistically and comparatively about what constitutes “wellbeing” in cases where climate mitigation and energy security concerns of states, have direct impacts on rural, Indigenous peoples; to add critical and empirical depth to the concept of “cumulative impacts” in environmental health and justice research, which tends to lack sufficient diachronic and inclusive measures. Ultimately, we strive to sustain and create good land relations, beginning with the work within our Lab and our sister Labs, in the US.
Course requirements and details
Requirements
Background in cultural anthropology, cultural geography, environmental studies, sustainable development, or related training; some training in qualitative research methods is desired; English proficiency + Mandarin proficiency preferred; ability to work independently and in small, diverse teams.
Duration
3-4 months (around 50-70 hours)
Capacity
up to 3 students at once
Research mentor profile
Education
Ph.D., Department of Anthropology
M.S., Department of Anthropology
The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, USA
B.S., Religious Studies/ Women’s Studies
Guilford College, USA
Professional Appointments
Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Humanities in Medicine, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Ethnic Relations and Cultures and the Center for International Indigenous Affairs
National DongHwa University, Taiwan
Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology
Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology
Appalachian State University, USA
Faculty Fellow, Society for the Humanities
Cornell University, USA
Research field
Environmental studies
Indigenous studies
Cultural anthropology
Infrastructure studies
Health humanities
Website
EVOLVING HEALTH: DIGITAL HEALTH LITERACY, LIFESTYLES MEDICINE
Tuyen Van Duong
Assistant Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: All year round |
Topic introduction
In the sparking development of health-related products and services, together with the unprecedented development of diseases and diversified treatment options, Digital Health Literacy (DHL) and Healthy Lifestyles (HL) are substantially important for active healthcare to improve the quality of care and the public’s health.
Studying the roles and interactions of DHL and HL with other important factors could help to provide evidence to improve the practice and policy for health.
After completing this course, the participants will be able to:
- Deeply understand digital health literacy and lifestyle medicine.
- Brainstorm the research ideas in a comprehensive approach.
- Develop a research proposal for a grant or a program.
- Analyze data and write scientific papers (if the data is available).
Course requirements and details
Requirements
The learners must have health-related background e.g. medicine, nursing, nutrition, public health, psychology
Duration
Flexible
Capacity
up to 2 students at once
Research mentor profile
Education
Ph.D., School of Public Health, College of Public Health and Nutrition
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
MNSc., Graduate Institute of Nursing
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
BNSc., School of Nursing
Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam
Professional Appointments
2022 – 2024 Chair, Research Standards Committee
International Health Literacy Association, Boston, USA
2019.12.02 – present, Assistant Professor, School of Nutrition and Health Sciences
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2019.01.01 – present, Vice-president
Asian Health Literacy Association, UK
2018.06 Guest Faculty, School of Medicine
Tufts University, USA
Research field
Healthy Eating Behavior
Healthy Diet Literacy
Lifestyle Medicine
Diet Quality
Stroke
Hemodialysis
COVID-19
Mental Health
Health-re Quality of Life
Body Composition
Health Promotion
KEEP CALM AND PUT YOUR MASK ON: THE WAR ON VIRAL EPIDEMICS
Liang-Tzung Lin
Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: All year round |
Topic introduction
Recent outbreaks caused by viruses, including avian influenza, Dengue, Ebola, and most notably COVID-19, has changed the way of life and instilled a new vigilance necessary towards pathogenic viruses, and the need to safeguard public health for survival and the new norms of daily life. This war on viral epidemics affects everyone, and does not discriminate between individuals and countries, and necessitates our attention to better understand viruses that affect the humans and animals alike, and the complexity involved. Simply put, keep calm, and put your mask on.
Research mentor profile
Education
Ph.D., Microbiology & Immunology
Dalhousie University, Canada
M.S., Medical Biophysics
University of Toronto, Canada
B.S., Microbiology & Immunology
McGill University, Canada
Professional Appointments
Professor, Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology
Head, Molecular Virology & Oncolytics Laboratory
Chief, International Research Section, Office of Global Engagement
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Adjunct Faculty, Dept. of Microbiology & Immunology
Dalhousie University, Canada
Committee Member & Co-Investigator
Canadian Network on Hepatitis C (CanHepC), Canada
Research field
Molecular Virology
Viral Entry
Emerging Viruses
Antiviral Strategies
Vector Engineering
Oncolytic Viro-Immunotherapy
Website
NEUROECONOMIC ESTIMATION OF MOOD RHYTHM IN MICE
Jihwan Myung
Associate Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: All year round |
Topic introduction
While there is biological evidence for circadian mood fluctuation, it can be challenging to quantify mood objectively. Our research focuses on exploring behavioral entropy (BehEnt) as an objective mood phenotype in mice that can be measured across various lifestyle modalities. To test its universality, we create an artificial neural network using reinforcement learning. By leveraging the connections between mood rhythm and circadian rhythms, we aim to uncover the underlying neural mechanisms common to BehEnt reorganization, which may provide a better understanding of the biological basis of mood disorders.
Course requirements and details
Objectives
We estimate the mood state in mice using an economic choice paradigm, which involves experimentally collecting choice data and creating a model of valuation in neural networks.
Requirements
Backgrounds in either biological or mathematical/computational sciences
Duration
5-6 months (around 80-100 hours)
Capacity
up to 3 students at once
Research mentor profile
Education
Ph.D. in Life Sciences
Kyoto University, Japan
MS in Physiology and Biophysics
University of Washington, USA
MS in Physics
POSTECH, South Korea
BS in Physics
Korea University, South Korea
Professional Appointments
2020.01 – Present, Associate Professor, Ph.D. program, Graduate Institute of Mind Brain and Consciousness
2019.08 – Present, Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Mind, Brain and Consciousness
2018.08.20 – 2019.07, Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Humanities in Medicine
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Visiting Researcher
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Japan
Research Fellow
Einstein Foundation Berlin, Germany
Fellow
Wissenschaftskollegzu Berlin, Germany
Research Scientist
RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Japan
Assistant Professor
Hiroshima University, Japan
Research field
Circadian rhythms
Embryonic development
Chronic kidney disease
Neuroeconomics
Mood
Website
NUTRITION, METABOLISM, AND CANCER
Ching-Feng Chiu
Associate Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: All year round |
Topic introduction
The crosstalk of epigenetic remodeling and metabolic rewiring is among the gastrointestinal cancer hallmarks. Epigenetic gene regulation is well known to facilitate metabolic reprogramming in cancer cells, meanwhile, specific metabolites have been identified as substrates or cofactors of chromatin-modifying enzymes or proteins for survival and homeostasis. Various metabolic alterations and epigenetic modifications also reportedly drive cancer initiation and immune escape in the tumor microenvironment. Studying these fields will be more significant to discover new therapeutic targets and translational applications in gastrointestinal cancers.
Course requirements and details
Requirements
Basic biology
Duration
2 months (around 40 hours in total)
Capacity
up to 2 students at once
Research mentor profile
Education
Ph.D., Institute of Biotechnology
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
M.Sc., Department of Biotechnology
Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Taiwan
BS., Department of Psychology
National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2022 – present, Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition
2018 – 2022, Assistant Professor, Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Research field
Cancer biology
Transtational medicine
Nutrition metabolism
Cancer metabolism
Metastasis; Drug resistance
Epigenetics
NEW ERA FOR PRECISE NUTRITION: HERBAL FOOD AND DATA ANALYSIS
Jane C-J Chao
Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: All year round |
Topic introduction
Herbal food has been used as traditional remedies to cure many diseases, and some of the herbs have still been used for culinary purposes recently. Nowadays herbal food continuously becomes more demanded and popular, and is consumed as herbal food products, dietary supplements, and functional foods. In some cultures or nations, daily supplements with herbal food have been seen as remedies or alternative therapies for some diseases or believed to be beneficial to improve metabolic disturbance and imbalance. Therefore, have you ever wondered what the active components of the herbal food are? How do the active components work in the human body? What are the possible mechanisms for modulating various diseases? How much is suggested to consume or supplement with the herbal food? Does it really work? Prof. Jane’s lab is mainly interested in revealing the effects of polysaccharides from Goji berries and their combination with other potential compounds such as C-phycocyanin, capsaicin, and probiotics on gastrointestinal diseases.
The association between dietary intake and chronic diseases such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes has also been a concern in the aspects of nutritional epidemiology, which inspires us to change point of view from specific nutrients or functional components into daily dietary patterns by using big data analysis and AI prediction model via machine learning. Let us explore and gather hands-on experiences in nutritional epidemiology, study model design, and prediction from big empirical data sets.
Through this mentorship, the mentee will have the opportunity to learn (1) the foundation of herbal food, (2) the physiological function of herbal food, (3) the mechanisms of herbal food for protecting against various diseases, and (4) the correlation between dietary patterns and chronic diseases.
Course requirements and details
Requirements
Senior undergraduate or graduate students with a background in nutrition, medicine, or life science-related fields
Duration
2 months (around 40 hours in total)
Capacity
up to 2 students at once
Research mentor profile
Education
Ph.D., Department of Human Nutrition and Food Management
M.Sc., Department of Food Science and Nutrition
The Ohio State University, USA
BS., School of Nutrition and Health Sciences
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2024.02- Dean, Office of Global Engagement
2015.08- Adjunct Professor, School of Health Care Administration
2004.02- Professor, School of Nutrition and Health Sciences
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Research field
Nutrition
Herbal food
Herbal food products
Functional foods
Nutritional epidemiology
OF DOGS AND MEN: TWO TALES OF VIRAL NEUROTOXICITY
Liang-Tzung Lin
Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: All year round |
Topic introduction
Paramyxoviruses represent some of the most important viral pathogens to humans and dogs, with measles in the former, and canine distemper virus in the latter. What similarities and links could there be between the two? And what implications do these have in terms of disease management, and perhaps even for application in novel oncolytic viro-immunotherapies against tumors? In this topic, we explore the neurotoxicity of these two viruses- from dogs to men.
Research mentor profile
Education
Ph.D., Microbiology & Immunology
Dalhousie University, Canada
M.S., Medical Biophysics
University of Toronto, Canada
B.S., Microbiology & Immunology
McGill University, Canada
Professional Appointments
Professor, Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology
Head, Molecular Virology & Oncolytics Laboratory
Chief, International Research Section, Office of Global Engagement
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Adjunct Faculty, Dept. of Microbiology & Immunology
Dalhousie University, Canada
Committee Member & Co-Investigator
Canadian Network on Hepatitis C (CanHepC), Canada
Research field
Molecular Virology
Viral Entry
Emerging Viruses
Antiviral Strategies
Vector Engineering
Oncolytic Viro-Immunotherapy
Website
P TSAI’S ONLINE WRITING LAB
Pei-Shan Tsai
Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: 09/11/2023 to 01/08/2024 |
Topic introduction
P Tsai’s online writing lab with a special focus on bio-social research offers support through specific writing help and general writing advice.
Students can schedule an in-person, online, or e-tutoring session with Professor Pei-Shan Tsai.
- State the essential components of a manuscript submitting to journals for consideration for publication,
- Demonstrate capability in writing a research paper,
- Appreciate the importance of acquiring the skills necessary for writing up a research paper for publication,
- Describe ethical and legal issues in academic writing, and
- Describe the steps involved in submitting a manuscript publication.
Course requirements and details
Requirements
Master or PhD students in Health Sciences
Duration
3-4 months (around 50-70 hours in total)
Capacity
up to 3 students at once
Research mentor profile
Education
PhD., Nursing
University of Florida, USA
M.S., Nursing
University of Florida, USA
B.S., Nursing
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
Professional Appointment
2023-present Dean, College of Nursing
2016-2023 Dean, Office of Global Engagement
2015-present Professor, School of Nursing, College of Nursing
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2005-present Deputy Director (Joined Appointment), Department of Nursing
Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Research field
Bio-social research
Sleep research
Chronic pain research
Chronic disease self mana
Lifestyle interventions
PROSPECTORS OF MARINE MEDICINAL RESOURCES
Kuei-Hung Lai
Assistant Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: All year round |
Topic introduction
With the diversity and uniqueness, marine organisms have become an important source of lead compounds in the development of new drugs. The exploration of novel chemical structures and bioactive secondary metabolites is a key element for developing innovative drugs. Taiwan is located in tropical and subtropical regions and surrounded by the sea. The rich and diverse marine biological resources have brought up Taiwan’s leading position in global marine drug research, while the breakthrough development on marine medicinal resources exploration will be achieved by us through the application of new strategies and advanced spectroscopic technologies, big data, and database analysis.
Objectives:
- To discover bioactive secondary metabolites from the sea.
- To explore the chemical phenotyping among various marine organisms.
- To find out environmental factors that affect the production of bioactive metabolites.
Course requirements and details
Requirements
Preferred background: pharmacognosy, natural product chemistry
Duration
2 months (around 40 hours in total)
Capacity
up to 2 students at once
Research mentor profile
Education
Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy
Uppsala University, Sweden
Professional Appointments
Academic
2021 – present, Assistant Professor, Ph. D. Program in the Clinical Drug Development of Herbal Medicine, College of Pharmacy
2020 – present, Assistant Professor, Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2019 – 2020, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
2017 – 2018, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium, Taiwan
Others
2021 – present, Member of the International Relationships Committee
American Society of Pharmacognosy (ASP), USA
2017 – 2022, Guest Editor
Marine Drugs journal
Research field
Pharmacognosy
Marine natural products
SOCIAL SUPPORT INTERVENTIONS IN REHABILITATION
Feng-Hang Chang
Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: All year round |
Topic introduction
Develop knowledge and skills in conducting qualitative research in rehabilitation.
- Understand the philosophical, historical, and practical bases of qualitative research designs and the research questions which are best suited to this approach.
- Develop skills in carrying out a research project using a qualitative research design: conceptualizing a research question, determining the research design, gaining entry to a research site, collecting and analyzing the data, and writing up the findings.
Course requirements and details
Requirements
Expecting doctoral student
Duration
3-4 months (around 50-70 hours in total)
Capacity
up to 1 student at once
Research mentor profile
Education
2009 Sc.D in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Boston University. USA
2007 MsPH in Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
2002 B.S in Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2022 – present, Professor, Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control
2018 – 2022, Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control
2014 – 2018, Assistant Professor, Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2013, Postdoctoral Fellow, Health and Disability Research Institute, School of Public Health
Boston University, USA
2011, Instructor, Summer Institute
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
2011, Lab Manager and Head Research Assistant ( National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Funded Grant)
Boston University, USA
2011, Intern Instructor, Department of Occupational Therapy
Boston University, USA
Research field
Rehabilitation
Qualitative Research
Research Design
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE AND TARGETED THERAPY FOR CANCER STEM CELLS
Yao-An Shen
Assistant Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: All year round |
Topic introduction
In spite of advances in cancer treatment, a subpopulation of tumor cells known as cancer stem cells (CSCs) may renew themselves to resist treatment and drive the metastasis of cancer. We use CSCs as a research model to investigate three primary research topics, including 1) mitochondrial bioenergetics, 2) transcription factor small-molecule drugs, and 3) exosome-based medication. For the study of regenerative medicine, induced pluripotent stem cells and mesenchymal stem cells are used for exosome-based drugs, tissue repair, and cancer treatments.
Course requirements and details
Requirements
The research experiences in either a wet or dry laboratory were required of the students
Duration
5-6 months (around 80-100 hours in total)
Capacity
up to 5 students at once
Research mentor profile
Education
Ph.D., Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
National Yang Ming University, Taiwan
M.S., Department of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences
National Yang Ming University, Taiwan
Professional Appointments
2020 – present, Joint-Appointment Assistant Professor, Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine
2019 – present, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2016 – 2019 Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Johns Hopkins University, USA
2015 – 2016 Post-doctoral Research Fellow
National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan
2015 – 2015 Post-doctoral Research Fellow
Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Research field
Cancer stem cell
Regenerative medicine
Cell therapy
small-molecule drugs
metabolomics
Critical thinking
Research design
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT: DIET AND DISEASE
Jung-Su Chang
Professor
Office of Global Engagement| Available window: All year round |
Topic introduction
Obesity and iron deficiency (ID) remains the most common nutritional disorder worldwide. I am intrigued by questions: How to maintain a healthy body weight? Why have obese individuals increased the risk of micronutrient deficiencies? How does ineffective iron trafficking cause altered body composition and metabolic disorder diseases? How should we treat those patients? Can digital technology help us with better nutrition care?
Professor Jung-Su Chang’s lab is currently investigating the effectiveness of digital technology (e.g. FoodApp, 3D/AR food model) on obesity-related nutrition care, and is also developing alternative nutrition therapy for patients with anemia of inflammation.
Through this program, you will have the chance to learn about (1) diet and obesity-related co-morbidities, (2) image-based Dietary assessment, (3) alternative therapy for anemia of inflammation, (4) the use of digital technology in dietary assessment and nutrition care, and (4) systemic review and Meta-analysis.
Course requirements and details
Requirements
Nutrition, medicine, or life science related background
Duration
2 months (around 40 hours in total)
Capacity
up to 5 students at once
Research mentor profile
Education
Ph.D., Centre for Infectious Diseases and International Health
University College London, United Kingdom
M.Sc., Human Nutrition Dept.
University of Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Professional Appointments
2019 – present, Joint-Appointment Professor, School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition
2018 – present, Professor, Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition
2015 – 2018, Associate Professor, School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition
2011 – 2015, Assistant Professor, School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
2020 – present, Director, The Center for Nutrition Research
Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
2008 – 2010, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Prof. Dirk Haller Lab, Biofunctionality Dept.
Technical University Munich, Germany
2006 – 2008 Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Moredun Research Institute and Roslin Research Institute, United Kingdom
Research field
Obesity-related nutrition
Iron metabolism
Functional fool
Artificial intelligence
Technology dietary care
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