Linking the Globe, Integrating Wisdom: Forum on Transnational Medical Collaboration and Development
Dr. Akifumi Takaori
Country : Japan
Official Title : Director
Department :
Institute : Kyoto University Hospital
Speaker CVThe Current Status and Future Prospects of Kyoto University Hospital
Kyoto University Hospital, founded in 1899, is one of the largest university hospitals in Japan. Its guiding principles are: 1. To provide safe, high-quality, and patient-centered medical care. 2. To contribute to society through the development and application of innovative treatments. 3. To foster medical professionals with a strong sense of mission, responsibility, and compassion. The hospital delivers both advanced acute care and highly specialized medical services. For example, the Emergency and Critical Care Center receives more than 7,000 ambulance cases annually. At the same time, we are at the forefront of cutting-edge medicine, including iPS cell–based regenerative medicine, advanced transplantation, cancer genome medicine, and cellular therapies such as CAR-T. In this seminar, I will outline the current status of Kyoto University Hospital and explore its future prospects.
Prof. Chi-Chung Chou
Country : Taiwan
Official Title : Vice President
Department :
Institute : National Chung Hsin Uni-versity
Speaker CVFrom Central Taiwan to the World: NCHU’s Research and Global Impact
National Chung Hsing University (NCHU), located in the heart of Taichung, Taiwan, is a premier research university with 12 diverse colleges — Agriculture and Natural Resources, Liberal Arts, Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Management, Law and Politics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Medicine, the Academy of Circular Economy, and the International College of Innovation and Industry Liaison. Together, these colleges create a vibrant, interdisciplinary academic ecosystem that bridges fundamental research, applied innovation, and global collaboration. NCHU’s excellence is reflected in its world-class research and international impact. The university is home to eight Academicians of Academia Sinica, Taiwan’s highest scholarly honor, more than 60 faculty members ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists (2025). Research strength spans across disciplines, with 10 fields ranked in the global top 1% by Essential Science Indicators (ESI). NCHU is also recognized among the top 1% of universities worldwide in the 2024 QS Sustainability Rankings and placed in the 201–300 range globally in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, underscoring its strong performance across the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in areas such as Zero Hunger, Affordable and Clean Energy, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, and Life on Land with rankings among top 100-200. A pioneer in sustainability and innovation, NCHU leads Asia’s only Academy of Circular Economy, fostering industry-academia partnerships to tackle urgent global challenges in renewable energy, ecological agriculture, and resource recycling. As the only national university with a College of Medicine in central Taiwan, NCHU is also transforming healthcare education and biotechnology research, advancing smart, precise, and rural medical care while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. With its deep academic heritage, forward-looking vision, and global partnerships, NCHU stands as a dynamic force shaping a sustainable and innovative future for Taiwan and the world.
Dr. See-Tong Pang
Country : Taiwan
Official Title : Attending Urologist
Department :
Institute : Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Speaker CV
Dr. Nhu Vinh Tuyen Pham
Country : Vietnam
Official Title : Vice Director
Department :
Institute : Hue Central Hospital
Speaker CVHUE CENTRAL HOSPITAL: GLOBAL COOPERATION - SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
In the context of globalization, Hue Central Hospital has identified international medical cooperation as a strategic pillar to enhance the quality of treatment and training capacity. Development: The hospital has established partnerships with more than 20 countries and has become a trusted partner of leading international organizations. It has diversified forms of cooperation, covering almost all professional fields. Thanks to this, the hospital has mastered many advanced techniques, enhanced professional capacity, developed human resources, and leveraged international financial support for the modernization of infrastructure and equipment. It has become a reliable destination for internships and research for hundreds of international students and experts. Special attention has been given to cooperation with countries in the region through technology transfer, short-term training, and sponsorship of training expenses. Vision: The hospital aims to standardize training programs according to international standards, strengthen external communications, develop medical tourism, expand strategic partnerships and multilateral cooperation. Its ultimate goal is to become a specialized medical center with regional influence.
Dr. Andrew Greenshaw
Country : Canada
Official Title : Professor
Department :
Institute : University of Alberta
Speaker CV
楊士樑
Country : Taiwan
Official Title : Chief
Department :
Institute : Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health & Welfare
Speaker CVNearly Two Decades of Medical and Public Health Collaboration Between Taichung Hospital and Ghana
Since 2006, Taichung Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan, has developed long-term collaboration with healthcare institutions in Ghana. Over nearly two decades, this partnership has expanded from an initial sister-hospital agreement with Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) to include the Mampong Centre for Plant Medicine Research(CPMR), Accra College of Medicine(ACM), Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH), Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) and University Ghana Medical Center (UGMC). The collaboration has focused on capacity building, clinical training, academic exchange, and public health initiatives. Nearly 20 workshops and educational programs have been conducted in Ghana and neighboring countries, while more than 40 Ghanaian healthcare professionals have received training in Taiwan, totaling more than 70 person-months across fields such as plastic surgery, acupuncture, Family medicine, IT, public health and so on. Several trainees have subsequently assumed leadership roles in Ghana’s healthcare system, including the former CEO of KBTH. In addition, the Taiwan–West Africa Health Promotion Conference, initiated in 2013, has become a continuing platform for academic and clinical exchange, with the seventh conference held in 2025. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Taichung Hospital provided medical supplies and shared epidemic control experience with Ghanaian partners, further strengthening collaboration. Overall, this nearly two-decade partnership has enhanced healthcare capacity and professional exchange, demonstrating the value of sustained international cooperation in global health.
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