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Based on biomedical materials and tissue engineering, our institute is dedicated to independent research in clinical regenerative medicine.
- Dual Degree Programs: We have established collaborations with institutions such as Case Western Reserve University in the United States, Lille 2 University in France, Tokyo University of Science in Japan, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi in Thailand, and the University of Dundee in the United Kingdom. We offer international dual degree programs, allowing graduate students to continue their studies abroad after completing one academic year, obtaining degrees from both institutions.
- Integrated Master's and Ph.D. Programs: Integrating engineering, biotechnology, basic medicine, and clinical medicine, our institute focuses on interdisciplinary sciences such as biomedical science, medical materials, biophysics, tissue engineering, molecular medical imaging, biomedical nanoscience, and early diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The curriculum is designed to develop our students' expertise in research and innovation, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
- Clinical Integration and Dual-Advisor System: Established within the framework of the Taipei Medical University healthcare system, our institute follows a dual-advisor system. Clinical physicians serve as co-advisors, ensuring close integration of teaching, research, and clinical practice. Our educational mission is to cultivate professionals in the field of biomedical materials/tissue engineering, equipped with research, innovation, and teamwork skills, and possessing international perspectives and initiative. In addition to clinical physicians, students can also choose international collaborative faculty as co-advisors, expanding their global outlook and mastering international research capabilities.
Focus
- Biomedical Materials: Our institute focuses on supporting the development of materials for various diseases. Current key development areas and achievements include the in-house development and manufacturing of chitin-based materials, collagen-based materials, and biodegradable poly-lactic acid polymer materials.
- Regenerative Medicine: Integrating cell biology with biomedical materials, our institute investigates the interaction between cells and stromal materials, promoting regeneration and tissue reconstruction in the nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Regenerative medicine research combines the study of cellular molecular and physical mechanisms, utilizing advanced tools for inducing tissue and organ formation accurately and rapidly. Many research results already demonstrate the successful application of stem cells in hard and soft tissue regeneration in animal models. Future plans include extending clinical trial programs to maximize the benefits of integrating basic research and clinical applications.
- Molecular Imaging Technology: Our institute actively develops molecular imaging technology in conjunction with disease treatment. Collaborating with Taipei Medical University Hospital and the Research Center of Neuroscience, we have acquired state-of-the-art imaging instruments, such as volume CT, IVIS 200, micro-PET, and micro-SPECT, for effective applications in various animal disease treatment models. These models include tumor gene therapy, traditional Chinese medicine cancer treatment, intervertebral disc tissue regeneration, articular cartilage and bone regeneration, and spinal cord injury repair. The mature technology allows for the assessment of the effectiveness of gene-targeted or fluorescent cell therapies. We anticipate significant reductions in the development time of new drugs and the research and development time for new treatment technologies in future disease treatment models.
- Biophysics & Tissue Engineering: Biophysics investigates the impact of physical stimuli or modification and reinforcement methods on the physiological behavior of biomedical materials or biological tissue medicine, including sound, light, electricity, magnetism, heat, force, and other physical quantities. Our institute's development particularly emphasizes the study of the impact of the physical properties of biomaterials on cell growth behavior.
- Biomedical Nanoscience: Key development areas include nanoscale surface treatment techniques, the application of microelectromechanical manufacturing in biomedical technology, and the use of magnetic or force fields to alter cell growth behavior. Additionally, we use biocompatible materials to study the fluid properties and rheology of material and biological systems, serving as drug carriers for developing specialized formulations, microcapsules, and micro/nanoparticle drug delivery systems for photodynamic therapy.