Institute of Translational Medicine and New Drug Development

Brief introduction

The Translational Medicine and New Drug Development Institutes combine the school's characteristics in Chinese and Western medicine development. The utilization of the school's existing biomedical resources and devices, plus clinical care resources from medical centers and the school's hospital, strong faculty members, the combination of the advanced development skills of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, allow the planning of diversified and relevant courses to cultivate professionals well trained in translational medicine, drug design, new drug development, and pharmaceutical productions.

 

Purpose of establishment

We foster drug R&D skills by teaching and training professional knowledge, for strengthening the fulfillment of corporate demands by interdisciplinary curriculum integrated with professional and industrial practical applications. Through the work with various biotech laboratories, we produce graduates who can become top professionals capable of working in different fields like research and development, production, marketing, intellectual property, or management.
 

Future development

Education

  1. We help students have solid professional disciplinary abilities and to have solid knowledge in biotech pharmaceuticals.
  2. Using modern molecular and cellular biotechnology as the foundation, combined with the key developments of the pharmaceutical industry, we provide students with the knowledge and desire to understand cutting-edge biotech pharmaceuticals to accommodate growing changes in the domestic and international environment.
  3. Professional courses include drug design, drug development, production, quality control, pharmaceutical marketing, and intellectual property rights, also taking into account theoretical studies and practical experience.
  4. The planning of the curriculum is based on professional practices, and cooperates with domestic cGMP, PIC/S, and ISO certified biotechnology laboratories or hospitals, in the hopes of integrating seamlessly with the education direction and the demand of related industries, as well as help innovate Taiwan's biotech pharmaceutical industry research and development and solidify the practical experience of students, so they can immediately start employment upon graduation.

Research

The Research Center established by the university has a research team that is formed by top scholars in the fields of herbal drugs, natural herbal medicine, medicinal chemistry, synthetic drugs, and acupuncture research. In recent years, our contribution to the development of biotechnology medicine is very significant, becoming a leader in biomedical research and technology. Our school has established a cross-campus research team that covers drug research related fields and can provide students with professional training in different research fields to provide them with the professional abilities needed by the biotech pharmaceutical industry.

 

Educational goals

Master's Program

The Master's program is dedicated to cultivating professionals with practical skills in drug development and the biotech-pharmaceutical industry. The curriculum integrates fundamental biomedical knowledge with interdisciplinary applications, leveraging the abundant resources of the university's affiliated medical center and its Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. It aims to strengthen students' abilities in experimental design, data analysis, and technical application, aligning with industry needs. The program lays a solid foundation for careers in research and development, manufacturing, intellectual property, or marketing management, ultimately contributing to the advancement of human health and disease treatment.

Doctoral Program

The Doctoral program focuses on training future leaders in biomedical science research with a forward-looking vision and independent research capabilities. Through in-depth translational medicine training and interdisciplinary integration, the program enhances students' critical thinking and research execution skills in new drug development strategies, clinical translation, and industrial innovation. By combining the university's medical resources with industry collaborations, the program aims to develop high-level professionals capable of leading advancements in biotech and pharmaceutical fields and driving scientific innovation, fulfilling the mission of promoting human well-being.

 

Core competencies

Master's Program Core Competencies

  1. Translational Medicine Competency in New Drug Development
    Understand disease and drug mechanisms, and possess preliminary abilities to bridge basic research with clinical applications.

  2. Experimental Design and Data Analysis Skills
    Able to design and conduct basic experiments, and possess skills to organize, analyze, and interpret research data.

  3. Professional Communication and Academic Presentation Skills
    Capable of writing research reports and academic papers, and presenting and communicating using professional terminology.

  4. Understanding of the Biopharmaceutical Industry
    Familiar with drug development processes and the industrial environment, with initial ability to integrate theory and practice.

  5. AI Literacy and Interdisciplinary Learning Abilities
    Understand the potential applications of artificial intelligence in the biomedical field, and possess self-directed learning and interdisciplinary problem-solving skills.

Ph.D. Program Core Competencies

  1. Independent Leadership in Translational Research for Drug Development
    Able to deeply explore disease and drug action mechanisms, design innovative research, and drive the translation of basic discoveries to clinical applications.

  2. Advanced Research Planning and Analytical Skills
    Capable of independently leading large-scale research projects, conducting multifaceted data analysis and critical reasoning, and proposing forward-looking research perspectives.

  3. Outstanding Academic and Interdisciplinary Communication Abilities
    Able to write high-quality original research papers and international-level project proposals, with skills in interdisciplinary integration and global academic exchange.

  4. In-depth Understanding and Guidance of Industry Trends
    Able to grasp dynamics of the biopharmaceutical industry, integrate academic and industrial resources, and propose innovative, applicable solutions with industrial value.

  5. Advanced AI Literacy and Forward-Looking Interdisciplinary Integration
    Proficient in applying AI to big data analysis, drug design, and clinical decision support, and equipped with interdisciplinary leadership to drive future biomedical innovation.