Your Life, Your Way

Hailing from Switzerland, cognitive scientist and sometime war photographer Christoph D. Dahl has been studying the connections between animal and human behavior for over two decades. Now at the Taipei Medical University Graduate Institute of Mind, Brain and Consciousness, Dahl’s research into sensation, perception, and consciousness, together with his work developing computational and machine learning tools, is helping build a better understanding of consciousness across species ranging from spiders to humans.  Powered by Firstory Hosting

Working under the umbrella of TMU’s Office of Global Engagement, the OGE Squad comprises students from Taiwan and around the world. Their mission is to foster connections between local and international students by holding events such as cooking and international dance competitions, and by creating an inclusive environment where local and international students can come together for friendship and support. Powered by Firstory Hosting

After earning a degree in dental surgery at Taipei Medical University, Taiwan native Jeff Wang went on to further his studies in periodontology at Harvard and the University of Michigan. Now Prof. Wang has brought his expertise back to TMU, where he directs the TMUH Division of Periodontics Hospital and teaches at the TMU School of Dentistry.  Powered by Firstory Hosting

Clare Huang Fu is an associate professor, cancer researcher, at Taipei Medical University’s Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery and Vice Dean of International Affairs at College of Medical Science and Technology. She also runs a drug discovery platform at ATP BioPharm, where she uses AI to speed the design and commercialization of novel cancers treatments, all while balancing the responsibilities of being a mother. Powered by Firstory Hosting

Educator, communicator, ambassador. From St. Kitts and Nevis to Taiwan, Francis became a teacher at age 17, studied journalism and mass communication in Ming Chuan University, and graduated with a degree in global health and development from Taipei Medical University. He has been active with the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party since his teens, and recently served as leader of the party’s youth arm, Communications Director, and Young Labour President. Mr. Francis has now returned to Taiwan as ambassador. Powered by Firstory Hosting

Before coming to Taiwan, Malaysian Nigel Chew worked in financial investments and marketing for a major chip manufacturer. After earning a PhD in biomaterials and tissue engineering he cofounded MTAMTech, where he leads R&D, raises capital, and leads promotion as General Manager. Vincent Chen is part of MTAMTech’s R&D and Engineering teams developing products from basic research. He holds a PhD from TMU, where he studied HPO and stem cell therapy under WHO consultant Dr. Thierry Burnouf.  Powered by Firstory Hosting

Every medical student knows that knowledge is vital for making medical diagnoses, but the process of memorization often exposes weaknesses in the human ability to retain and process data. In an increasingly digitized world where new medical data is created faster than at any previous time in history, could computing tools able to process information stored on the net be trained to reason as well as doctors? According to Yu-Chuan Jack Li, who’s pioneered AI technology in medicine for over thirty years, advances in data science, falling hardware costs, and increasingly sophisticated algorithms make now the best time ever to realize the future of AI in medicine. And with the computing tools he’s developing, like AESOP, MoleMe, and ASKiN, the future of medical AI may be closer than you think. Powered by Firstory Hosting

Before coming to Taiwan, Malaysian Nigel Chew worked in financial investments and marketing for a major chip manufacturer. After earning a PhD in biomaterials and tissue engineering, he cofounded MTAMTech, where he leads R&D, raises capital, and leads promotion as General Manager. Powered by Firstory Hosting

Originally from Scotland, now based at Taipei Medical University’s Graduate Institute of Brain Mind and Consciousness Dr. Niall Duncan is actively engaged in building a scientific community dedicated to improving research practices. He holds degrees in pharmacology, philosophy, and neuroscience, and is an active member of ReproducibiliTea, an international network of students and researchers interested in creating open and reproducible research.  Powered by Firstory Hosting

Dr. Ted Chia-Kwung Fan – known affectionately as “Dr. Worm” – is a professor and Director of TMU’s Department of Molecular Parasitology and Tropical Diseases. His dedication over the last two-and-a-half-decades has led to better treatment outcomes for parasitic diseases – and has helped strengthen relationships between Taiwan and the countries where such treatments are needed most.  Powered by Firstory Hosting

Born in Taiwan and educated in the US, Dr. Philip Tseng is Vice Dean and Director of TMU’s Graduate Institute of Mind, Brain and Consciousness, where his research in cognitive psychology covers topics as diverse as detecting deception, attention and driving safety, and improving cognitive performance through non-invasive brain stimulation.  Powered by Firstory Hosting

Dr. Austin Changou is a molecular biologist, geneticist, and optical imaging expert who honed his trade at top-notch medical research institutions including Memorial Sloan-Kettering, UC Davis, and Stanford. While his own work examines the role of autophagosomes in cancer cell autophagy. In this episode, Dr. Changou, the director of TMU Core Facility Center, introduces the seven separate Cores that provide access to more than 40 highly specialized, and often expensive, research technologies.  Powered by Firstory Hosting

After two years abroad to complete a master’s degree at Columbia University, Ting-Yi “Zoe” Wu had first-hand experience with the stresses and challenges of international student life. Now a counselling psychologist at TMU’s Office of Student Affairs and case manager for international students, Zoe’s experience and expertise help her guide students seeking mental health services.  Powered by Firstory Hosting

Dr. David-Jon Lundy is a biomedical scientist and Assistant Professor at TMU’s Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering. While he pursues research on life-saving heart regeneration and nanocarrier-based cancer treatments, he takes the responsibility of supervising graduate students just as seriously. Now Listen to his thoughts on graduate studies and advice for students.  Powered by Firstory Hosting

In our premier episode, we invite periodontics expert Dr. Eisner Salamanca to share his experience studying, teaching and living in Taiwan, from undergrad study in Nicaragua to an Assistant Professorship at TMU’s School of Dentistry.  Powered by Firstory Hosting