“Benefit the society is our responsibility and this is a chance to give back.” said Dr. Daria Mochly-Rosen, Senior Associate Dean for Research at Stanford University, who introduced a drug development program at Stanford University during a recent conference held at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), southern Taiwan.

The Vice Dean of National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) College of Medicine, Dr. Jiunn-Jong Wu, who is also distinguished professor at the NCKU Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology and Institute of Molecular Medicine, contributes to not only the study of medical microbiology but Taiwan’s ecology and natural environment greatly.

The most prominent feature of the launch of Taiwan’s National Sounding Rocket 8 is its propellant which uses hydrogen peroxide developed by National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (DAA) Distinguished Professor Dr. Yei-Chin Chao.

The Vice Dean of National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) College of Medicine, Dr. Jiunn-Jong Wu, who is also distinguished professor at the NCKU Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology and Institute of Molecular Medicine, has been awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology to commend his excellent achievements and influence in medical microbiology.

Dr. Bertrand Jordan, a long-time member of EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organization), was invited by the College of Medicine at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), southern Taiwan, to introduce EMBO to young researchers in the university.

A delegation led by Freddie Hoeglund, Chief Executive Officer of the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT), visits National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), southern Taiwan, June 11, to reveal interest in the academia-industry collaboration and efforts on low carbon initiative.

The National Cheng Kung University Research Center for Health Data (NCKU RCHD) has initiated the Southern Region Health Data Analysis Strategic Alliance to provide more detailed and accurate public health data as well as medical care services by gathering experts in the southern region of Taiwan and fully utilizing the functions of the center.

To balance electricity consumption of both regions and maximize the effective use of electricity, the National Cheng Kung University Research and Development Foundation (NCKURDF) hosted the “Forum on the Electricity Demands of Industries in the Southern Region and Energy Saving in Homes and Industries” at the NCKU Green Magic School, May 31.

Taiwan and Japan are maritime nations that face the potential threats of earthquake and tsunami. Both countries have demonstrated outstanding performance in the research and development of marine engineering.

More than 5,700 students are scheduled to receive their diplomas from National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), southern Taiwan, during graduation ceremony on June 1.