NCKU’s current collaborations with health institutions-國立成功大學永續發展SDGs

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3.3.1 Current collaborations with health institutions

Current collaborations with health institutions

3.3.1
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NCKU’s current collaborations with health institutions

A Medical Center Integrating Education, Research, and Clinical Excellence
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) not only collaborates with local, national, and global health institutions, but its College of Medicine also operates an affiliated hospital, directly implementing both basic and clinical medical research while providing comprehensive healthcare services to the public. NCKU Hospital is classified as a “Medical Center,” the highest level of healthcare under Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare, responsible for teaching, research, and the treatment of acute and critical patients, and equipped with top-tier emergency facilities.

Cross-disciplinary Collaboration and Innovative Healthcare for Enhanced Well-being
NCKU actively advances global and industry collaborations in health innovation. Leading the NCKU Healthcare Alliance and Southern Taiwan Science and Industry Platform, NCKU showcases achievements in AI precision medicine, smart healthcare, and telehealth at major biotech and medical technology exhibitions. Internationally, NCKU partners with the UK’s National Innovation Centre for Ageing on longevity technology, with Thailand’s Burapha University to build an AI medical alliance, and with Vietnam’s University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City for student and resident exchange. Collaborations with the National Health Research Institutes and Chiayi Chang Gung Hospital further integrate biomedical and information technology, fostering translational research, cancer drug development, and sustainable healthcare innovation.

Through these collaborations, NCKU leverages its expertise and resources to enhance healthcare quality, improve patient well-being, and contribute to the health and welfare of communities and populations worldwide
  1. BioAsia Biotech Expo: NCKU Showcases Industry-Academia Strengths with Medical Alliances and Research Platforms
NCKU led the NCKU Medical Alliance—comprising seven medical center–level hospitals, twelve universities from the Southern Taiwan Research and Industrialization Platform, and multiple startup companies—to participate in the 2024 BioAsia Biotech Expo. The team showcased achievements in AI precision medicine, new drug development, smart medical devices, and telemedicine. Through cross-university, cross-hospital, and industry collaboration, NCKU demonstrated its leadership in advancing smart healthcare and health technology innovation, strengthening the industry–academia–medical–government alliance, and realizing the vision of a “Healthy Taiwan.”
 
  1. NCKU Hospital Showcases AI and Precision Medicine Capabilities at the 2024 Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan!
NCKU Hospital (NCKUH), in collaboration with multiple academic and industrial partners, showcased its smart healthcare achievements at the 2024 Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan. The exhibits covered AI diagnostics, intelligent monitoring, precision medicine, and critical care solutions. Through the integration of artificial intelligence and innovative medical devices, NCKU is driving digital transformation in healthcare, enhancing diagnostic efficiency and care quality, and demonstrating its leadership and collaborative innovation in smart health technology.
 
  1. NCKU CSIE Department and Chiayi Chang Gung Join Forces to Build an Interdisciplinary Academic Bridge
The Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering at NCKU signed a memorandum of understanding with Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital to promote interdisciplinary research and educational exchange between medicine and information technology. Plans include academic presentations, special lectures, and student internships to deepen professional collaboration, build cross-disciplinary academic bridges, foster medical innovation through IT integration, and enhance the quality of education and research.

 
  1. NCKU and NHRI Join Forces with AnHorn Medicines to Pioneer a New Era of Neuroprotection in Cancer Therapy
NCKU collaborates with the National Health Research Institutes and AnHorn Medicines to develop DBPR168, a neuroprotective drug candidate for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. From basic research to technology transfer and industrialization, the project integrates clinical needs with innovative R&D, plans to initiate clinical trials, and expand into global markets, demonstrating NCKU and its medical partners’ leadership in cross-disciplinary collaboration, improving cancer patients’ quality of life, and advancing medical innovation.
 
  1. NCKU signed a MOU with NICA to Advance Longevity Economy, Technology Development, and Industrial Innovation
NCKU signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UK’s National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) on September 11 to strengthen collaboration in longevity research, healthcare innovation, and sustainable industry development. Building on NCKU Hospital’s plan to establish Taiwan’s first geriatric hospital, the partnership connects academic research with healthcare practice, emphasizing integrated elder care and smart health solutions. Through joint research, teaching, and publication, NCKU expands its global collaboration network with leading health institutions to address challenges of aging societies and promote healthy longevity across Taiwan and the world.
 
  1. Burapha University Visits NCKU to Discuss Future Collaboration and Development Areas
Burapha University from Thailand visited NCKU to strengthen collaboration with NCKU’s College of Medicine and explore cooperation in engineering and computer science. Vice President Woei-Jer Chuang proposed forming an international medical alliance to share research data and enhance AI-based healthcare. Both institutions also discussed faculty and student exchange programs to deepen their partnership in health sciences and research, aiming to foster long-term Taiwan–Thailand academic and medical collaboration.
 
  1. UMP Visits NCKU to Strengthen Collaboration in Medical Research and Healthcare Talent Development
On October 23, a delegation from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (UMP) visited NCKU to discuss joint research, student exchange, and residency training. Since signing an MOU and establishing a joint research center in 2017, the two universities have published over 20 co-authored papers in fields such as medicine and molecular biology. This visit further expanded discussions on collaborations in clinical training, AI, and precision medicine, reinforcing NCKU’s close partnership with Southeast Asian health institutions in advancing medical research and talent cultivation.
 

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