wwwndmc.ndmutsgh.edu.twNews20National Defense Medical University All Rights Reserved.2026-05-29T00:00:003026-06-29T00:00:00【Prague, Czech Republic】 The Graduate Institute of Pharmacology at National Defense Medical University (NDMU) has achieved another spectacular milestone in international academic diplomacy! Prof. Eagle Yi-Kung Huang, Director of the Institute, recently traveled to Prague to officially sign a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dr. Ondřej Kuda, Director of the Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences (FGÚ). Officially taking effect on June 1, 2026, for a five-year tenure, this landmark agreement unfolds an exciting new chapter for cutting-edge medical and pharmacological research collaborations between Taiwan and the Czech Republic. As a premier European powerhouse in neuroscience and physiological metabolism research, FGÚ represents the pinnacle of scientific innovation in the region. 📸 Historic Moment: FGÚ Director, Dr. Ondřej Kuda (left), and NDMU Pharmacology Director, Prof. Eagle Yi-Kung Huang (right), officially exchange the newly ratified 5-year cooperative agreement. 📸 Academic Fellowship: Prof. Eagle Yi-Kung Huang reunited with Dr. Jan Svoboda (right), Deputy Head of the Laboratory of Neurophysiology of Memory at FGÚ, showcasing deep inter-institutional ties. This historic alliance was driven by the dedicated recommendation and unwavering support of Dr. Jan Svoboda. Following his prestigious visit and lecture at NDMU in 2024, both institutes recognized a profound synergy in research philosophies and educational visions, establishing a resilient, family-like bond. Prof. Huang’s reciprocal mission to Prague was welcomed with exceptional warmth by Dr. Svoboda and his colleagues. From rigorous intellectual discourse within scientific laboratories to cultural walks across the historic "City of a Hundred Spires," this mission perfectly embodies a sincere, rock-solid academic fellowship that transcends geographical boundaries. 💡 ✨ Special Side Note from the Curator: A Global Footprint Built Upon Pure Dedication Behind this monumental diplomatic triumph lies an inspiring story of scientific devotion. This entire European academic mission was executed by Director Eagle Yi-Kung Huang alone—completely self-funded and without official leave subsidies. Driven purely by an unadulterated passion for education and research, he personally engaged with top-tier international institutions to open doors for our students. This selfless role-modeling not only builds an invaluable global platform for NDMU Pharmacology but stands as the ultimate living testament to our core vision: "Leading Research, Navigating Pharmacology." Under the newly ratified MOU, both institutions commit to a robust framework of joint educational and research endeavors. The specific collaborative blueprints encompass facilitating mutual visiting scholar programs, launching specialized research internships and independent study exchanges for undergraduate and graduate students, and establishing a regular pipeline for co-developing international research projects. NDMU Pharmacology remains steadfast in expanding its international reach, channeling premium resources into nurturing the next generation of translational medicine elites equipped with a truly global perspective. 【Media Contact Information】 Graduate Institute of Pharmacology, National Defense Medical University Digital Curation Specialist｜ Ying-Jie Chen 📧 Email: paganini@mail.ndmutsgh.edu.tw 📞 Tel: 18669115432026-06-29T00:00:002036-07-31T00:00:00【Mayor of Hachioji City, Japan Visits National Defense Medical University】 A delegation led by Mr. Kazuo Shiyake, Mayor of Hachioji City, Tokyo, Japan, visited National Defense Medical University (NDMU) for academic and professional exchange. The visit was made possible through the longstanding relationship between NDMU and Hachioji Nursing School, with a particular focus on disaster medical education, combat casualty care training, and emergency response systems. During the visit, the delegation met with our President and learned about NDMU's educational philosophy and institutional development. They also toured key training facilities, including the Combat and Disaster Casualty Care Training Center, gaining firsthand insight into NDMU's approaches to military medicine and disaster preparedness training. NDMU remains committed to advancing military medicine, disaster medical education, and holistic education. Through exchanges such as this, we look forward to strengthening mutual understanding and contributing together to the health, safety, and resilience of our communities. #NDMU #HachiojiCity #DisasterMedicine #MilitaryMedicine #InternationalExchangeMartin Tsai118042025-11-26T00:00:002035-12-31T00:00:00Our universitywill be holding a special lecture on Monday, October 27th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.The featured speaker is Professor Ji Ren-Chang from Duke University, USA.The lecture topic is: "Novel Determinants of Ferroptosis" (鐵死亡的新穎決定因子).The event will take place in Classroom 32 on the 3rd floor of the university.All are welcome to attend.Hedy Lee107862023-11-28T00:00:002053-12-28T00:00:00On November 16th, Dr. Ta-Ching Chen has acknowledged our invitation to give a guest lecture. As a medical professional from the Center for Frontier Medicine of National Taiwan University Hospital(NTUH), he shared his extensive research in the field of hereditary retinal degeneration, ophthalmic genetics, ocular neurodegenerative diseases and regenerative medicine, together with his overseas training experience at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) at Harvard University. Dr. Chen has attributed his career as an ophthalmologist to his dedicated endeavors over the years. Reflecting on his decision to specialize in ophthalmology, Dr. Chen shared his deep passion for precision minimally invasive surgery. This passion was followed by his observation during college, where he witnessed many young and elders diagnosed with inherited or acquired degenerative blindness, leading to a sense of social deprivation. He shared his training experience of precision medicine during his time at MEEI, Harvard University with the insight of “Continuing the knowledge acquired through research overseas and implementing it in Taiwanese hospitals” in an easy-to-understand approach. The purpose aims to encourage students present to boldly participate in overseas exchanges. There were approximately 40 students participating in this event. During an actively interactive QA session, Dr. Chen imparted some practical tips on the future career choice for the audience to carve out their own paths. The average overall evaluation score is 4.6 out of 5, with 62.5% of the participants scoring 5 out of 5 in response to the question, “Rate your willingness to engage in overseas exchanges after attending today’s guest lecture.” (We extend deep appreciation to a medical student whose qualitative feedback has enriched the content.)高靖宇82892023-11-07T00:00:002033-12-31T00:00:00On 27th of October afternoon, the Office of International Affairs organized a student forum with Director Sakae Tanaka at the meeting room of Center for Faculty Development. The forum is one of a series of events in Sakae Tanaka’s visit to National Defense Medical Center invited by the professor Jia-Fwu (Jeff) Shyu from the institute of biology and anatomy. About 30 people attended the forum because they were interested in seeking advice from Director Sakae about doing exchanges or pursuing further studies in Japan. The forum was arranged in a casual manner. Participants engaged with Director Sakae Tanaka by asking questions or sharing previous exchange feedback. During the Q&A session, serving as the director of University of Tokyo Hospital, Director Sakae shared a lot of academic experience of doing research in Japan and clinical experience of doing clerkship in the University of Tokyo Hospital. He also mentioned about his experience of doing research in Yale University, USA. He had good engagement with participants. Participants came to the forum with expectations of getting to know more about OIA’s lab exchange program, the University of Tokyo and the University of Tokyo Hospital, the speaker of today, and the events hosted by the OIA. According to student participants’ feedback, they were satisfied with the forum. They evaluated over 4.83 out of 5 for the overall experience. Many of them were impressed by the Director Sakae Tanaka’ s experience and improved their understanding of doing exchanges in Japan.莊慧瑜82402023-10-03T00:00:002060-11-03T00:00:00On September 19th, the Office of International Affairs held the first publicly presented overseas lab exchange event at Classroom 33, following the resolution of the pandemic. The registration numbers reached our target within two weeks and there were more than 40 people registered at the desk on the day of the event.Based on the event survey, the largest portion of students motivated to sign up for the event accounts for“a significant interest for overseas (lab) exchange program”, which comprises 85%. There were approximately 160 people attended the event and the majority are first-year freshman, which accounts for more than one-third of the total participants.The event is honored to invite 7 judges qualified in the basic and clinical medical sciences, who are working at NDMC and our affiliated teaching hospital, tri-service general hospital.The nine presenters, consisting of fifth and fourth-grade students (M119 and M120) from the department of medicine, accumulated extensive academic experience by joining experimental projects led by eminent professors in the field of medicine from prestigious universities in the United States. Upon their return, they presented their remarkable research findings to senior officials, judges and the audience during the event.The overall evaluation for the event reaches 4.5 points out of 5.The overseas lab exchange program hosted by our director (J.K. Wang) has long dedicated to encouraging our campus students to participate in overseas laboratories, where they engage in experimental projects led by scientific professors from top-tier universities in the United States. Students not only fulfill their dreams of international exchange but also enhance their laboratory skills. These efforts lay a steadfast foundation for their future academic and career path.Our office will continue to actively promote this program to assist students in advancing to renowned universities worldwide, thereby leveling up their laboratory skills. Furthermore, we are keen to explore opportunities to engage students in joining exchanges in more countries. In the end, this program will also benefit NDMC’s efforts in cultivating overseas talents.高靖宇81522023-07-04T00:00:002039-08-04T00:00:00Thammasat University and the Catholic University of Korea visited National Defense Medical Center for the Joint Symposium during 15 of June and 17 of June in 2023. The Joint Symposium has been held for 9 years with three schools taking turn to co-host it each year. After the pandemic, the academics from three schools can finally gather together to have face to face concrete academic and cultural exchange. National Defense Medical Center collaborated with the Tri-Service General Hospital to offer an impressive program, including a half day visit to various units in the school and hospital, a symposium, a gala dinner, and a sightseeing tour. The program started with a reception from the Research Vice President, Dr. Chin-Bin Yeh, in the Tri-Service General Hospital. After a warm welcome from the Vice President, guests were ushered by the Director, Hsueh-Hsing Pan, and the Professor, Yu-Ju Chen, of the School of Nursing to Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center. Following a pleasant tour in the hospital, NDMC gave an introduction to the Combat and Disaster Casualty Care Center, Laboratory Animal Center, and Precious Common Instrument Center. The half day visit ended with a reception from the President of NDMC, General Tai-Lung Cha. The main part of the program occurred on the second day in the format of a Joint Symposium. The Joint Symposium on Precision Health was convening academics (faculty members and graduate students mainly) and practitioners from the fields of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Aerospace and Undersea Medicine, etc. for a constructive academic dialogue. The Joint Symposium presented 80 participants with 3 keynote speeches, 14 oral presentations, and 19 posters. After informative sharing and discussions, invited guests gathered in a gala dinner to celebrate their achievements. Faculty members and students of the School of Nursing, Public Health, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology enriched the gala dinner with entertaining performances. Another highlight was the one-day sightseeing tour organized by the Office of International Affairs. On the third day, the office staff brought the guests to Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, and Shifen Old Street to experience fruitful culture in the northern part of Taiwan, appreciating the special geographical landscape and the arts of tea making and drinking and releasing sky lanterns. The 9th Joint Symposium has reached the productive outcomes of academic and cultural exchange while promoting the professional side of NDMC and the Tri-Service General Hospital. According to the survey, most participants feel satisfied with the overall organization. Above 90 % of them look forward to the next Joint Symposium.莊慧瑜78892023-03-13T00:00:002033-04-30T00:00:00Falling Walls Lab Taipei is calling all talented researchers and professionals! On May 18, 2023, the DAAD Information Center Taipei, in cooperation with the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), is organizing a Falling Walls Lab in Taiwan. Falling Walls Labs are popular science slams that are held worldwide for students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and (young) scientists to present their innovation ideas and research projects in 3-minute lectures. The winner of the Falling Walls Lab Taipei will represent Taiwan in the global finals in November and will be given the opportunity to attend the Falling Walls Conference, which takes place annually in November to mark the fall of the Berlin Wall. The travel expenses for participating in the finals will be borne by the DAAD. There is also the opportunity to join the Innovation Week organized by the DAAD and renowned German universities of the TU9 association. The TU Darmstadt is also inviting the Taiwanese winner to a visit. The winners of the final will give a speech on the stage of the Falling Walls conference and receive prize money. Activities: https://www.daad.org.tw/zh/2023/03/08/2023-falling-walls-lab/ Application:https://falling-walls.com/lab/apply/taipei/ Application deadline:April 18, 2023 Time of event:Thursday May 18, 2023, 14:00 Venue:National Science and Technology Council (Technology Building) For further questions please contact:pr@daad.org.tw or check out the official Falling Walls website:www.falling-walls.com75032023-03-10T00:00:002033-04-30T00:00:00During 24-26th of February, the Deputy Director (Prof. Eagle Yi-Kung Huang) attended ISE SFEC 2023 for international exchange. The conference was jointly organized by Institute of Bioresources and Society for Ethnopharmacology with a theme, Reimagine Ethnopharmacology: Globalization of Traditional Medicine. The objectives of the conference were to revitalize traditional medicine and also address some of the crucial and contemporary issues on ethnopharmacology and medicinal plant research for their promotion and development. The Deputy Director (Prof. Eagle Yi-Kung Huang) presented a poster with a title, “Yangonin, one of the kavalactones isolated from Piper methysticum, acts through cannabinoid 1 (cb1) receptors to induce an intrathecal anti-hyperalgesia in rats” and won the best poster award.75002023-01-11T00:00:002036-01-31T00:00:00Last December 26th, the Deputy Director of Academic and Research Affairs, Office of Advanced Science and Technology (Prof. Nurak Grisdanurak) led a 7 people study group, whose members are mainly from the Laboratory Animal Center (LAC) of Thammasat University, to visit National Defense Medical Center (NDMC). The objective of this visit was to deepen exchange between LAC in Thammasat University and its counterpart in NDMC regarding studies about rodent and mid-size animal feeding management and facility operation. In the morning, the President (General Tai-Lung Cha), the Director of NDMC-LAC (Ms. Mei-Cho Fang) and its three veterinarian (Mr. Chun-Lung Chiu, Ms. Chua-Yu Lee, and Mr. Di-Ying Chang), the Director (Prof. Jehng-Kang Wang), and the Deputy Director (Prof. Eagle Yi-Kung Huang) of the Office of International Affairs (OIA) received the study group in a welcome manner. At the school reception center, they exchanged gifts and took photos. After that, the members of the study group followed the members of NDMC-LAC to the animal center and gave each other an introduction to their respective schools and animal centers. Finally, they checked the feeding situation of various animals on the spot. At noon, the study group was welcomed by OIA at the Center of Faculty Development (CFD). OIA prepared a relaxing buffet to stimulate further discussion between both sides. During lunch, the representative of Thammasat University showed interests in the Precious Common Instrument Center at NDMC. The Deputy Director (Prof. Eagle Yi-Kung Huang) spontaneously recommended a short visit to the Instrument Center after lunch. Prof. Huang and other staff of the Instrument Center made a brief presentation on the posters about the center’s most advanced machines and five research cores to the guests. They also reviewed the Proteomic Section and Cell Analysis Section. To wrap up the visit, the animal technicians from Thammasat University and the veterinarians of NDMC-LAC shared their reflections on this visit with each other. They discussed deeply the different management and operational modes and their pros and cons. Hope that the study visit was a great success for both centers and schools in terms of enhancing technical knowledge and mutual understanding for the likelihood of future collaboration and visits.莊慧瑜73122021-03-25T00:00:002030-05-31T00:00:00Summer Internship in Genomics Research Center, Academia SinicaDate：2021.07.01~2021.08.31Related links：https://sites.google.com/genomics.sinica.edu.tw/grcintern51822021-02-01T00:00:002030-05-30T00:00:00Happy 119th Anniversary to National Defense Medical Center!Date：2020.11.24 (Tue.)51842021-01-04T00:00:002030-05-31T00:00:00The impact on Medical Treatment,Humanity, Society and Education during COVID-19 pandemic in TaiwanSymposiumDate：2021.01.16 (Sat.)Venue： 30R, NDMC51832020-05-06T00:00:002030-05-11T00:00:00[Congrats] Mr. Yu-Ming Lee, Sixth Grade Medical Student of NDMC, has obtained the Government Fellowship for Studying Abroad by Ministry of EducationRefers to Facebook fan page of NDMC36032020-04-20T00:00:002030-05-04T00:00:00PBL Tutor Roster for the 108 Academic Year, 2nd semesterThird Grade Medical Students' PBL Tutor RosterSecond Grade Medical Students' PBL Tutor Roster36022019-12-26T00:00:002030-01-26T00:00:00IUBMB Focused Meeting on Neurodegenerative DiseaseDate: February 25-27, 2020Location: Academia Sinica,Taipei,TaiwanRelated links:https://iubmb.npas.programs.sinica.edu.tw/31352019-10-03T00:00:002050-11-03T00:00:00Call for papers for the "46th National Army Military Medical Symposium" in 1081. The Military Medical Bureau invites all units to encourage their participation in order to improve the effectiveness of the medical research and development of the military.2. The invitation objects include: military command, command, military hospitals, three supply offices, pre- medical clinics, health training centers, medical departments of the Ministry of National Defense.3. The open submission time from September 2, 2008 The deadline for submission is October 27, 2008 (overdue manuscripts are not accepted).4. Invitation posters, submission instructions, please see the attached download.5.Contact number: Army: 618155 (office); from: 02-87923100 ext. 18155 E-mail address: mgecommunication@mail.ndmctsgh.edu.tw6. Submit the website：https://msp.ndmctsgh.edu.tw/msp/7. The classification of this submission group: 1. Aerospace and Submarine Medicine and Military Medicine 2. Basic medical research 3. Related research and case report of surgical medicine 4. Related research and case report of internal medicine 5. Related research and case report of psychiatry 6. Related research and case report of dental medicine 7. Related research in pharmacy and pharmacology 8. Public health related research 9. Nursing related research - nursing research 10. Nursing related research - empirical nursing 11. Nursing related research - administrative project 12. Nursing related research - case report 13. Related research in medical applications (including preventive medicine) 14. Institute Student Competition Group: Doctoral Students 15. Institute Student Competition Group: Master Students 16. University Student Participation in Research Project Competition 17. Medical Education Group陳加恩26002019-09-26T00:00:002030-09-30T00:00:002456