About Doctoral Program
Establishment Rationale
Doctoral Program in Microbial Genomics, National Chung Hsing University and Academia Sinica, Taiwan
Over the past decade, the rapid advancements in nucleic acid sequencing and computational analysis technologies have enabled the decoding of various genomes, making "Microbial Genomics" one of the most prominent research fields of the 21st century. This progress has also opened new directions for future research in life sciences and microbiology.
Meanwhile, Taiwan is recognized as one of the top twelve countries globally in agricultural technology. Building upon this strong agricultural foundation, applying biotechnology to develop high-value agricultural products has become a crucial national development goal.
The "Doctoral Program in Microbial Genomics" integrates the expertise of the microbial and genomic research teams from Academia Sinica with the bioinformatics, biotechnology, and microbiology resources from National Chung Hsing University. This collaboration aims to strengthen research and development in microbial genomics. The ultimate goal is to develop innovative technologies for the rapid screening of microbial populations with high application potential. These findings, combined with biotechnological advancements, will accelerate the development and improvement of novel agricultural materials, contributing to sustainable agriculture.
The mission of this program is to cultivate professionals in microbial genomics. It focuses on exploring the structure and function of different microorganisms and microbial communities, as well as understanding the evolutionary processes behind microbial genome formation. Graduates will be equipped to harness microbial diversity for research and industrial applications in fundamental science, agricultural biotechnology, and biomedical development.
