{"id":8716,"date":"2024-09-11T15:39:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T08:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=8716"},"modified":"2024-09-11T15:39:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T08:39:48","slug":"ntut-forum-gathering-leading-global-experts-marks-new-milestone-in-international-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=8716","title":{"rendered":"NTUT Forum Gathering Leading Global Experts Marks New Milestone in International Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">TAIPEI<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 11, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The High-Value\u00a0Biomaterials Research and Commercialization Center (HBRCC) at <span>&#8220;<\/span>National <span class=\"xn-location\">Taipei<\/span> University of Technology<span>&#8221; <\/span>(NTUT) on <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 26<\/span> held an international forum at the 2024 Bio Asia-Taiwan.\u00a0The event gathered renowned biomaterial experts from across the globe, including Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Takanori Ichiki<\/span> from <span class=\"xn-org\">Tokyo University<\/span>, Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Yasuhiko Tabata<\/span> from <span class=\"xn-org\">Kyoto University<\/span>, Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Yu-Chen Hu<\/span> from <span>&#8220;<\/span>National Tsing Hua University<span>&#8220;<\/span>, Professor\u00a0Haytam Kasem from Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem, Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Maziar Ramezani<\/span> from <span class=\"xn-location\">Auckland<\/span> University of Technology, and Deputy Director <span class=\"xn-person\">Lun-De Liao<\/span> of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Nanomedicine (IBEN) at <span>&#8220;<\/span>National Health Research Institutes<span>&#8221; <\/span>(NHRI).\u00a0Presided over by HBRCC Director <span class=\"xn-person\">Hsu-Wei Fang<\/span>, the forum focused on models for international collaboration in biomaterials and sharing of experiences in industry-academia cooperation by the attending experts, with the aim of strengthening cross-border exchanges and jointly advancing research in the field of biomaterials.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2499940\/0909_Bio__Asia_Taiwan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">  <\/a> <br \/><span>Leading professors from across the globe are pictured at the NTUT forum on the latest trends in biomaterial development and commercialization. (Photo courtesy of NTUT)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>NTUT and NHRI Ink MOU on Deepening Collaboration to Jointly Promote Taiwan&#8217;s Biomedical Industry<br \/>At the event, experts witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between NTUT and NHRI to promote academic and talent exchanges and to jointly advance technology transfer. Director <span class=\"xn-person\">Hsu-Wei Fang<\/span> stated that the HBRCC has been working closely with NHRI in technology transfer projects, with successes including patents on an artificial tear solution in <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span>, as well as assisting the NHRI in planning the commercialization of the research outcome. Director Fang expressed hopes that the MOU will spark new opportunities in <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> biomaterials field. IBEN Director <span class=\"xn-person\">Lun-De Liao<\/span> said that the NHRI is <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> leading medical and biomedical research institute, and that the MOU with NTUT&#8217;s HBRCC will bring closer collaboration in technical research, talent cultivation and technology transfer, bringing new momentum to joint efforts on propelling biomedical research and academia-industry collaborations.<\/p>\n<p>3P Model to Further Enhance Technology Transfer and Development of <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> Biomaterial Industry<br \/>Director <span class=\"xn-person\">Hsu-Wei Fang<\/span> stated that assisting professors in commercializing their findings into products has been a perennial question at his institution, which is in particularly challenging in biomedicine due to regulatory, safety, and efficacy considerations. He also noted that many countries and universities have different approaches to technology transfer. Deputy Director <span class=\"xn-person\">Lun-De Liao<\/span> stated that the 3P (Public-Private Partnerships) model can potentially transform the mindset on academia-industry collaborations, bring greater benefits to both sides and advance <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> biomaterials industry. Deputy Director Liao also expressed hopes to drive <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> industry development with the 3P model.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Israel<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand<\/span> to Strengthen Exchanges, Competitiveness Leveraging Taiwan&#8217;s Industry Advantages<br \/>Professor Kasem suggested that international exchanges could start with joint authorship of papers between researchers of <span class=\"xn-location\">Israel<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span>, and later progress to joint efforts at securing patents to attract commercialization opportunities. On education, the two sides could establish joint courses to keep students abreast of global academic and industry trends as well as enhance their global vision and hands-on capabilities. Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Maziar Ramezani<\/span> recommended <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span> to work with top global institutions and participate in global research networks, as well as ink bilateral agreements with countries excelling in biomedical research to deepen collaborations and elevate <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> competitiveness. He also recommended <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span> to leverage its advantages in the semiconductor and electronics sectors to gain an edge in the biomedical field.<\/p>\n<p>Professor Ichiki stated that <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span> have been collaborating in the semiconductor sector, and that <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> long-standing focus on nanotechnology will be key to advancing its biomedical industry and deepening collaboration with <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>. Professor Ichiki emphasized that students should familiarize themselves with domain knowledge to lower obstacles to academic-industry collaborations as well as broaden their resources and professional networks. In conclusion, Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Yu-Chen Hu<\/span> stated that most of the industry-academia collaborations in <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span> are small-scale and mainly focused on addressing specific industry bottlenecks, and that such efforts should scale up to larger projects to better encourage joint development of innovative technologies or new drugs. However, he said that despite <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> strengths in R&amp;D, its biomanufacturing capabilities lags behind <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>. To address this concern, strengthening biomanufacturing should be prioritized to ensure that <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span> has the domestic capacity to develop and manufacture drugs.<\/p>\n<p>NTUT&#8217;s HBRCC Hoping for New Global Horizons Through International Collaboration<br \/>Director Fang stated that founded during the Japanese occupation, NTUT is a century-old institution and that 10% of alumni currently hold leadership positions in <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> publicly traded companies.\u00a0He said that the university emphasizes both theory and practice as well as focuses on achieving technology transfer, adding that further improvements in resource integration, market insights are needed to accelerate development and build new Taiwanese brands. Noting that the HBRCC is well experienced in technology transfer, Director Fang said that he is looking forward to collating the attending experts&#8217; insights and forming closer international collaborations to jointly open new horizons in the global biomedical industries.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">TAIPEI<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 11, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The High-Value\u00a0Biomaterials Research and Commercialization Center (HBRCC) at <span>&#8220;<\/span>National <span class=\"xn-location\">Taipei<\/span> University of Technology<span>&#8221; <\/span>(NTUT) on <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 26<\/span> held an international forum at the 2024 Bio Asia-Taiwan.\u00a0The event gathered renowned biomaterial experts from across the globe, including Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Takanori Ichiki<\/span> from <span class=\"xn-org\">Tokyo University<\/span>, Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Yasuhiko Tabata<\/span> from <span class=\"xn-org\">Kyoto University<\/span>, Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Yu-Chen Hu<\/span> from <span>&#8220;<\/span>National Tsing Hua University<span>&#8220;<\/span>, Professor\u00a0Haytam Kasem from Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem, Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Maziar Ramezani<\/span> from <span class=\"xn-location\">Auckland<\/span> University of Technology, and Deputy Director <span class=\"xn-person\">Lun-De Liao<\/span> of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Nanomedicine (IBEN) at <span>&#8220;<\/span>National Health Research Institutes<span>&#8221; <\/span>(NHRI).\u00a0Presided over by HBRCC Director <span class=\"xn-person\">Hsu-Wei Fang<\/span>, the forum focused on models for international collaboration in biomaterials and sharing of experiences in industry-academia cooperation by the attending experts, with the aim of strengthening cross-border exchanges and jointly advancing research in the field of biomaterials.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2499940\/0909_Bio__Asia_Taiwan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">  <\/a> <br \/><span>Leading professors from across the globe are pictured at the NTUT forum on the latest trends in biomaterial development and commercialization. (Photo courtesy of NTUT)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>NTUT and NHRI Ink MOU on Deepening Collaboration to Jointly Promote Taiwan&#8217;s Biomedical Industry<br \/>At the event, experts witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between NTUT and NHRI to promote academic and talent exchanges and to jointly advance technology transfer. Director <span class=\"xn-person\">Hsu-Wei Fang<\/span> stated that the HBRCC has been working closely with NHRI in technology transfer projects, with successes including patents on an artificial tear solution in <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span>, as well as assisting the NHRI in planning the commercialization of the research outcome. Director Fang expressed hopes that the MOU will spark new opportunities in <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> biomaterials field. IBEN Director <span class=\"xn-person\">Lun-De Liao<\/span> said that the NHRI is <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> leading medical and biomedical research institute, and that the MOU with NTUT&#8217;s HBRCC will bring closer collaboration in technical research, talent cultivation and technology transfer, bringing new momentum to joint efforts on propelling biomedical research and academia-industry collaborations.<\/p>\n<p>3P Model to Further Enhance Technology Transfer and Development of <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> Biomaterial Industry<br \/>Director <span class=\"xn-person\">Hsu-Wei Fang<\/span> stated that assisting professors in commercializing their findings into products has been a perennial question at his institution, which is in particularly challenging in biomedicine due to regulatory, safety, and efficacy considerations. He also noted that many countries and universities have different approaches to technology transfer. Deputy Director <span class=\"xn-person\">Lun-De Liao<\/span> stated that the 3P (Public-Private Partnerships) model can potentially transform the mindset on academia-industry collaborations, bring greater benefits to both sides and advance <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> biomaterials industry. Deputy Director Liao also expressed hopes to drive <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> industry development with the 3P model.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Israel<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand<\/span> to Strengthen Exchanges, Competitiveness Leveraging Taiwan&#8217;s Industry Advantages<br \/>Professor Kasem suggested that international exchanges could start with joint authorship of papers between researchers of <span class=\"xn-location\">Israel<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span>, and later progress to joint efforts at securing patents to attract commercialization opportunities. On education, the two sides could establish joint courses to keep students abreast of global academic and industry trends as well as enhance their global vision and hands-on capabilities. Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Maziar Ramezani<\/span> recommended <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span> to work with top global institutions and participate in global research networks, as well as ink bilateral agreements with countries excelling in biomedical research to deepen collaborations and elevate <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> competitiveness. He also recommended <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span> to leverage its advantages in the semiconductor and electronics sectors to gain an edge in the biomedical field.<\/p>\n<p>Professor Ichiki stated that <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span> have been collaborating in the semiconductor sector, and that <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> long-standing focus on nanotechnology will be key to advancing its biomedical industry and deepening collaboration with <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>. Professor Ichiki emphasized that students should familiarize themselves with domain knowledge to lower obstacles to academic-industry collaborations as well as broaden their resources and professional networks. In conclusion, Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Yu-Chen Hu<\/span> stated that most of the industry-academia collaborations in <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span> are small-scale and mainly focused on addressing specific industry bottlenecks, and that such efforts should scale up to larger projects to better encourage joint development of innovative technologies or new drugs. However, he said that despite <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> strengths in R&amp;D, its biomanufacturing capabilities lags behind <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>. To address this concern, strengthening biomanufacturing should be prioritized to ensure that <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span> has the domestic capacity to develop and manufacture drugs.<\/p>\n<p>NTUT&#8217;s HBRCC Hoping for New Global Horizons Through International Collaboration<br \/>Director Fang stated that founded during the Japanese occupation, NTUT is a century-old institution and that 10% of alumni currently hold leadership positions in <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan&#8217;s<\/span> publicly traded companies.\u00a0He said that the university emphasizes both theory and practice as well as focuses on achieving technology transfer, adding that further improvements in resource integration, market insights are needed to accelerate development and build new Taiwanese brands. Noting that the HBRCC is well experienced in technology transfer, Director Fang said that he is looking forward to collating the attending experts&#8217; insights and forming closer international collaborations to jointly open new horizons in the global biomedical industries.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8716","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8716"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8716\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8716"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8716"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}