Keynote Speakers
Prof. Hai-Quan Mao
Fellow, NAI & AIMBE & RSC
Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Director, Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology
Hai-Quan Mao, director of the Institute of NanoBioTechnology (INBT) and a professor of materials science and engineering, is known for his work on nanomaterials for regenerative medicine and therapy delivery. He holds joint appointments at the Translational Tissue Engineering Center and the Department of Biomedical Engineering.In regenerative engineering, Mao has developed nanofiber scaffolds for liver tissue engineering, stem cell expansion, and soft tissue regeneration. His work includes improving hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) expansion, promoting neural stem cell differentiation, and creating tailored scaffolds for vascular, muscle, spinal cord, and nerve regeneration. Mao has also contributed to nanoparticle assembly for DNA, RNA, and protein delivery in therapeutic applications.Mao is a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors and the Royal Society of Chemistry. He holds 35 U.S. patents and has co-founded LifeSprout Inc. and SpaceTime Therapeutics. He has received multiple awards, including the National Science Foundation CAREER Award and the Johns Hopkins University Discovery Award. Mao serves as associate editor of Biomaterials and is active in several professional societies.
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Jun LI
Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore
Principal Investigator, NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore
Prof Li has been a principal investigator works on synthetic and bio-based polymers, and their supramolecular self-assemblies forming nanostructures and smart functional materials (hydrogels, nanoparticles, micelles, nano-vesicles, micro- and nano-encapsulation, surface coatings, etc.) for drug and gene delivery, nanomedicine, bioimaging and biosensing, personal and consumer cares, and environmental sustainability applications. So far, he has published 210+ papers in international journals, including Nature, Nature Biomedical Engineering, Nature Water, Science Advances, Advanced Materials, Advanced Functional Materials, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, JACS, Biomaterials, Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews, etc., with an h-index of 71 and total citations over 16,800 according to the Web of Science. He filed 12 patents, edited one research book, and authored a few book chapters. He served chairs/co-chairs for 8 international symposia/conferences on the topics of bio-based polymers, hydrogels and biomaterials, and supramolecular chemistry.
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Yoshiki Katayama
Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry, Kyushu University
Professor, Advanced Medical Engineering Project Department, Center for Advanced Medical Innovation, Kyushu University
Professor (international joint appointment) , Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University,Taiwan
Prof Yoshiki Katayama received B.Sc. from Kagoshima University in 1982, and Ph.D. from Kyushu University with Prof. Makoto Takagi in 1987. After working at Dojindo Molecular Technologies, Inc. for nine years as a director of R&D department, he became Assoc. Prof. of Kyushu University and was promoted to Professor in 2002. Since 2019, he has served as the Dean of School of Systems Life Science of Kyushu University.
He focuses on the molecular mechanisms of aging, longevity genes, and the development of anti-aging foods, and also works on interdisciplinary research, includes gene design, biological and chemical methods, drug development, and gene delivery technologies. He has held leadership roles in the Japanese Chemical Society and the Society for Biological Chemistry, and actively participates in international research collaborations and industry-academia partnerships. Additionally, he contributes to postdoctoral education.
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Kun Hu
Associate Professor of Anaesthesia Institution, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Kun Hu, PhD, is a scientist specializing in statistical physics, nonlinear dynamics, and fractal physiology. He earned a BS in Material Science and Physics from Sun Yat-sen University in 1995, an MS in Quantum Physics from the University of Rhode Island in 1999, and a PhD in Statistical Physics and Nonlinear Dynamics from Boston University in 2005. His postdoctoral training at BIDMC and BWH focused on gerontology, cardiovascular, and circadian physiology, where he collaborated with leading researchers on human experimental studies.
From 2009 to 2011, Dr. Hu expanded his expertise in animal models under Dr. Clifford Saper and in systems biology with Prof. Walter Fontana at Harvard University. Over the past 16 years, he has pioneered the integration of statistical physics and nonlinear dynamics into medicine. He founded the Medical Biodynamics Program (MBP) at Harvard Medical School, driving translational research in sleep medicine. His NIH-funded projects focus on understanding Alzheimer’s disease and developing cost-effective, non-invasive biomarkers.
Dr. Hu has received numerous awards, including the Chair’s Research Award in 2015 and the Young Investigator Award in 2008. His multidisciplinary work has significantly advanced understanding of aging and neurodegenerative diseases, cementing his role as a leader in the field.
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Ching-Li Tseng
Professor, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, Taipei Medical University
Professor, International Ph.D Program for Cell Therapy and Regeneration Medicine, Taipei Medical University
Prof. Ching-Li Tseng's research is dedicated to the design, development, and synthesis of nanomedicines, with a primary goal of achieving targeted delivery and treatment for specific tissues. Her work focuses particularly on ophthalmic diseases, including dry eye syndrome, macular degeneration, and blue light-induced damage. Prof. Tseng has published numerous high-impact papers in international journals, and her research has earned several international patents. She is well-regarded in academia and actively collaborates with industry partners to apply her findings, garnering several domestic awards for industry-academic collaboration and innovation.
In recent years, Prof. Tseng has also focused on the role of Extracellular Vesicles in physiological and pathological contexts, with applications in early diagnosis, precision medicine, and drug delivery, while initiating several interdisciplinary collaborations.
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Hsin Chen
Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University
Dr. Hsin Chen received his PhD in Electronics from the University of Edinburgh, UK, in 2004, and is currently a professor at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU). He leads the Neuro-Engineering Lab, focusing on developing neuro-electronic interfaces, neuromorphic algorithms, and bio-mimetic systems for brain research and neural prostheses. His research has led to clinical applications, including a batteryless, implantable microsystem for deep-brain stimulation and an electronic nose for detecting pneumonia.
In addition to his academic work, Dr. Chen co-founded BioPro Scientific (BPS), a startup focused on innovative technologies for brain health. BPS's flagship product, NeuLive, is a miniature wireless biochip system that detects and suppresses pathological brain activity through electrical or optical stimulation, already adopted by researchers worldwide. BPS also develops neuromodulation chips, AI algorithms, and wearable brain modulators, providing solutions for brain disorders through an AIoT platform and offering CDMO services for neuromodulation devices.
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Li-Jiuan Shen
Vice Dean & Professor, Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University
Chairman, Ching-Kang Foundation for Pharmacy Promotion
Prof. Li-Jiuan Shen is the Vice Dean of the College of Medicine and a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at National Taiwan University. She also serves as the Chairman of the Ching-Kang Foundation for Pharmacy Promotion. Her research interests encompass clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapy management, and drug safety assessment.
Prof. Shen has published numerous papers in both domestic and international academic journals and has contributed to the authorship of several professional books. She is an active participant in academic conferences worldwide, frequently serving as an invited speaker to share her research findings and expertise.
Her work focuses on developing innovative pharmacy service models that integrate pharmaceutical expertise with clinical applications, aiming to enhance economic efficiency and optimize resource allocation. Additionally, she explores novel management mechanisms aligned with the evolution of Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system.