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Eric CHUANG

PERSONAL BIO WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND INSTRUCTION LANGUAGES Job Positions

莊曜宇 Eric CHUANG

JOB TITLE

General Director of Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories

DEPARTMENT

Industrial Technology Research Institute/Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGES

Mandarin
English

Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)

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PERSONAL BIO

Eric Chuang received his PhD in cancer biology from Harvard University in 1997, with subspecialties in toxicology and molecular genetics. An expert in genomic technologies, bioinformatics, cancer research, radiation biology/oncology, and precision medicine, he has published more than 200 papers in these fields. Dr. Chuang has also served as the Principal Investigator for more than 50 research projects.

Eric previously served as Director and Professor at the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Electronics and Bioinformatics at National Taiwan University. He is currently the General Director of the Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories (BDL) at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), where he leads cross-sector integration of science and technology to advance high-value biomedical and medical device industries.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS

【Work Experience】

Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan
- General Director of Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories (2023 - present)
- Senior Research Consultant of Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories (2021 - 2023)
Adjunct Researcher at the Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taiwan (2016 - 2021)
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
- Deputy Director of Research and Development Center for Medical Devices (2015 - present)
- Research Fellow at Center of Biotechnology (2011 - present)
- Professor at Graduate Institute of Oncology (2011 - present)
- Professor at Graduate Institute of Biomedical Electronics and Bioinformatics (2008 - present)
- Professor at Department of Electrical Engineering (2008 - present)

【Achievement】

Dr. Tung Ta-Cheng’s Basic Cancer Research Award, Taiwan Oncology Society (2021)
The 5th Excellent Research Award on Breast Cancer, Taiwan Breast Cancer Foundation (2015)
On-the-Spot Award, US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service (2001)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

EMBA, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
PhD in Cancer Biology, Harvard University, USA
Master in Biology, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA

Job Positions

Co-Supervisor Information

Min Yuan CHOU

周民元

Institution

Industrial Technology Research Institute

Division/Department

Regeneration Medicine Division

Job Title

Division Director

Brief Introduction of the Department

【Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories】

The output value of the biomedical and medical device industry, which ranks high on the Taiwanese government’s list of priorities, has enjoyed double-digit growth in recent years. In keeping with the government initiative, ITRI has made itself an institute that warrants a heavier emphasis on R&D than others. Preventive medicine is taking center stage in the modern world as people are becoming increasingly vulnerable to chronic and lifestyle diseases. With that in mind, ITRI’s Biomedical Technology and Device Research Laboratories invests profusely in R&D on all fronts—from prevention, diagnosis, pharmaceuticals and surgical techniques to medical devices and healthcare. These endeavors have been duly rewarded as the Lab has evolved into a dynamic driving force behind related industries in Taiwan.

- Vision: To become a premier global hub for the research and development of innovation-based biomedical technology and medical devices.
- Mission: To integrate cross-sector science and technologies to foster high-value-added biomedical and medical device industries.
- Human Resources: Nearly 90% of the Lab’s scientists and staff members hold master’s or higher degrees, with more than 100 of them being Ph.D.’s. This high-caliber team, with members specializing in such fields as medicine, biochemistry, materials, medical engineering and information technology, has scored a good number of major breakthroughs and won the National Invention and Creation Award.

Department Staff Number

- More than 10 people

Internship Job Description

- Conduct molecular cloning projects and develop technical solutions, including but not limited to polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Escherichia coli transformation, and plasmid isolation.
- Review study protocols and protein characterization reports, and design and execute experiments to assess protein structure, function, and properties.
- Use analytical techniques such as SDS-PAGE and ELISA for protein identification and quantification.
- Contribute to cross-functional project teams by performing assigned experiments and providing technical input during team meetings.

Preferred Intern Education Level

- Undergraduate students (third year and above)

Preferred Intern Skill Sets or Qualities

- Have taken biochemistry or molecular biology courses

Others

- Expected working hours per week: 30+
- Salary/Financial Support: NT$200~250 per hour
- Additional Benefits: not provided

Students may be offered the opportunity to continue as interns for up to one additional year after completing the NTU International Mentorship Program, at the discretion of the host organization.

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