Graduate Institute of Natural Products

Speaker Hung-Yu Shih, Ph.D. Topic From Fundamental to Translational Research: Reflections on an Academic Journey from Ph.D. to PI Current Position Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Center of Precision Medicine and Functional Genomics, Utah Tech University Date and Time Jun. 23, 2026 (Tuesday) from AM 10:00 to 12:00 Location Conference Room (2), B1F, Second Medical Building Host/Inviter Professor Jia-You Fang

The Master's and Ph.D. Program in Natural Products will host an Alumni Homecoming Lecture Series on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 10:30 AM. We warmly invite all faculty members and students to attend. Topic 1. Growth and Transition: From Academic Research to Industry Dr. Tzu-Jou Huang (Alumna) 2. Moving Forward Through Exploration: My Journey in Pharmacy, Research, and Entrepreneurship Dr. Cheng-Yu Lin (Alumnus) Current Position 1.Dr. Tzu-Jou Huang (Class of 2008) Senior Manager, SynCore Biotechnology Co., Ltd. 2.Dr. Cheng-Yu Lin (Class of 2018) Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University Date & Time Friday, June 12, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Venue Classroom of the Master's Program in Natural Products, 3rd Floor, Second Medical Building Hosts Professor Yann-Lii Leu and Professor Jia-You Fang

Mental Health Lecture in English Speaker Mr. Tsai Topic Try Hard or Try Smart? Ways to Communicate with Teachers Across Cultures Current Position Counseling Psychologist Date and Time Mar. 13, 2026 (Friday) from PM 1:10 to 3:00 Location Classroom of the Master's Program in Natural Products, 3F, Second Medical Building Host/Inviter Professor Leu Yann-Lii

Speaker Chi-An Annie Cheng, Ph.D. Topic Small Packages, Big Impact: The Next Wave of Extracellular Vesicle Research Innovations Current Position Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University Nanomedicine Advanced Diagnostics Lab Date and Time Dec. 26, 2025 (Friday) from AM 10:00 to 12:00 Location Conference Room (2), B1F, Second Medical Building Host/Inviter Professor Jia-You Fang

Speaker Yin-Ru Chiang, Ph.D Topic Innovative Development of Androgen-Metabolizing Probiotics: Functional Gut Microbiome Therapy for Hyperandrogenism Treatment Current Position Research Fellow/Acting Deputy Director, Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan Date and Time Dec. 19, 2025 (Friday) from AM 10:00 to 12:00 Location Conference Room (2), B1F, Second Medical Building Host/Inviter Professor Jia-You Fang

Mental Health Lecture in English Speaker Mr. Chen Wei Topic Thriving Abroad: Managing Culture Shock, Boundaries, and Stress Current Position Counseling Psychologist Date and Time Sep. 12, 2025 (Friday) from PM 1:10 to 3:00 Location Classroom of the Master's Program in Natural Products, 3F, Second Medical Building Host/Inviter Professor Leu Yann-Lii