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Distinguishing features |
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The Agricultural Biotechnology Laboratories (ABL), the first research center for genetic engineering studies among all the universities in Taiwan, was founded in NCHU in 1984. |
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To meet the advances in today’s biotechnology, Biotechnology Center (BTC) was reorganized from ABL in 2001. |
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To serve as a bridge of colleges of NCHU:
introduce new molecular techniques, train students and researchers, and provide the resources for biotech research. |
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Organization of Biotechnology Center |
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I. Teaching Division |
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Mission: |
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(1) To integrate biotechnology related courses |
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(2) To help to set up core teaching laboratories for biotech teaching programs |
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In charge of Agricultural and Marine Biotechnology Education Resource Center of the Ministry of Education (MOE). |
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Execute 7 Top-Biotech teaching programs granted by MOE. |
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Promotion of 7 integrated biotechnology study programs. |
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Establishment of 24 teaching core laboratories. |
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Top-Biotech teaching program (2006-2009) |
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Genomics and Proteomics of Medical Science |
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Agricultural and Marine Biotech |
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›› Plant Biotech |
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›› Animal Biotech |
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›› Experimental Animal Technology |
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Medical Nano-Biotechnology |
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Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering |
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Bio-informatics and Systematic Biology |
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Integrated Biotechnology Study Programs of NCHU |
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Teaching Core Laboratories |
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Department / College |
| 1. Biochemistry x2 |
Department of Food Science / Ag. & Department of Life Science / Life |
| 2. Plant Molecular Biology |
Department of Agronomy / Ag. |
| 3. Microbiology |
Department of Life Science / Life |
| 4. Molecular Biology |
Biotechnology Center |
| 5. Biotechnology |
Graduate Institute or Biotechnology / Ag. |
| 6. Bioinformatics x2 |
Department of Life Science / Life & Biotechnology Center |
| 7. Plant Tissue Culture x2 |
Department of Life Science / Life & Department of Horticulture / Ag. |
| 8. Transgenic Plant |
Department of Plant Pathology / Ag. |
| 9. Transgenic Animal |
Department of Animal Science / Ag. |
| 10. Microarray (Biochip) |
Graduate Institute or Biomedical Science / Life |
| 11. Environmental Biotechnology x2 |
Department of Soil Environmental Science / Ag. |
| 12. Nature Herb Medicine |
Department of Agronomy / Ag. |
| 13. Biomedical Technology |
Institute of Biomedical Sciences / Life |
| 14. Plant Pathology |
Department of Plant Pathology / Ag. |
| 15. Plant Metabolism |
Department of Forestry / Ag. |
| 16. Plant genomics |
Graduate Institute or Biotechnology / Ag. |
| 17. Experimental Animal Management |
College of Veterinary Medicine / Vm. |
| 18. Animal Cell Culture |
Department of Life Science / Life |
| 19. Stem Cell Culture |
Center of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Research |
| 20. Tissue Engineering |
Center of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Research |
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II. Research Division |
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Mission: |
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(1) To integrate collaboration for research excellence |
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(2) To establish core facilities to meet the needs of advanced biotechnological research |
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›› Integration of interdepartmental collaboration for research excellence |
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1. Program for Promoting Academic Excellence of University (100 millions/ 4 years) |
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2. National Science and Technology Program for Agri-Biotech (120 millions/ 4 years) |
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3. Outstanding University Promotion Program (114 millions / 2 years) |
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›› Promotion of cooperative projects with different universities and research institutes |
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1. Taichung Veterans General Hospital and NCHU (since 2002) |
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2. Agricultural Research institute and NCHU (since 2006) |
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3. China Medical University and NCHU (since 2006) |
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›› Establishment of research core laboratories |
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1. Microarray |
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2. X-ray crystallography |
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3. NMR |
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4. LC-MS-MS spectrometry |
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5. Analytical Ultracentrifuge |
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6. Non-invasive in vivo Imaging System |
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7. GMO green house |
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›› International Cooperation |
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Uc Davis, Rockefeller University, Cornell University, Yamaguchi University |
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III. Service Division |
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Mission: |
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(1) To offer training workshops or programs to students and publics |
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(2) To bridge fundamental researches and practical applications of biotechnology between academic sectors and industrials |
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›› Hold several symposia and training workshops to publicize the new information and techniques. |
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›› Display research performances in Biotech Exhibition |
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›› Taiwan Biotech Alliance hosted by NCHU |
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›› Provides core laboratory services |
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1. DNA sequencing |
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2. Hybridoma culture |
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3. Flow cytometry |
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4. Microarray biochips |
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5. Bioinformatics |
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6. NMR |
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7. X-ray |
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8. LC-MS-MS spectrometry |
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9. High-throughput protein crystallization condition screening. |
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›› Administration of biotech related affairs |
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1. Supervision for radiation safety |
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2. Supervision for biohazard and safety |
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3. Supervision for recombinant DNA experiment safety |
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4. Supervision for experiments involving vertebrate animals |
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5. Approve, monitor, and review biomedical and behavioral research involving humans. |
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Areas of collaboration |
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Genomics and Proteomics of Medical Science |
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Bio-informatics and Systematic Biology |
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Medical Nano-Biotechnology |
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Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering |
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Floricultrue |
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Herbal Medicine Biotechnology |
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Molecular Diagnosis |
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Plant protection |
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Cultivate fishery |
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Animal vaccines |
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Environmental Protection |
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Perspectives |
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Improvement of teaching and research for personnel training and development. |
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Emphasis on the development of key techniques and the upgrade of biotech industries. |
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Promotion of academic-industry and academic-academic cooperation, either domestic or international, for new technology development. |
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To develop key techniques to enhance the reputation of NCHU and upgrade the biotech industries in Taiwan. |
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Contacts |
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Director: Dr. Huang, Chieh-Chen |
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Phone: 886-4-22840416 ext.405 |
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E-mail: cchuang@dragon.nchu.edu.tw |
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Head for Research Division: Dr. Lee, Tsung-Han |
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Phone: 886-4-22840416 ext.101 |
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E-mail: thlee@email.nchu.edu.tw |
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Head for Teaching Division: Dr. Jan, Fuh-Jyh |
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Phone: 886-4-22840780 ext. 360 |
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E-mail: fjjan@dragon.nchu.edu.tw |
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Head for Service Division: Dr. Su, Hong-Lin |
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Phone: 886-4-22840416 ext.417 |
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E-mail: suhonglin@gmail.com |
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