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From Policy Blueprint to Implementation: The Current Status and Future Outlook of Regenerative Medicine in Taiwan
Yueh-Ping LiuDepartment of Medical Affairs,Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan To respond to the rapid advancement of frontier medical technologies and the public’s growing expectations for more comprehensive healthcare options, the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) has long been committed to establishing a transparent and data‑driven governance framework for emerging medical technologies. The public…
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Taiwan’s Journey from the “Regulations of Special Medical Techniques ” Framework to the Regenerative Medicine Dual Acts: Building a Full Life-Cycle System to Institutionalize and Scale Regenerative Medicine
Dr. Chung-Liang Shih, MD Minister of Health & Welfare Taiwan Today, I would like to use this space in ACTO Times to share Taiwan’s experience through a simple timeline of how our regenerative medicine policy moved from a pilot phase to a more complete, institutionalized system, and why we officially brought the Regenerative Medicine Dual…
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Welcome Message President of 2026 ACTO Annual Meeting
Distinguished colleagues, esteemed guests, and partners across Asia and beyond, It is an honour and privilege to welcome you to the 17th Annual Meeting of the Asian Cellular Therapy Organization (ACTO), taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 26–28, 2026. This year marks a pivotal moment for our region as we work collectively to accelerate…
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Welcome New ACTO Vice President Taipei
Dr. Wannhsin Chen Dr. Wannhsin Chen is a distinguished scientist and leader in stem cell research and regenerative medicine, with more than 30 years of experience spanning fundamental stem cell biology, translational research, therapeutic product development, and regulatory advancement. She currently serves as President of the Taiwan Association for Cellular Therapy (TACT) and Vice President…
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Welcome New Advisory Board Member
Prof. Kenneth Kaushansky MD, MACP “It is my great honor to join the Board of the Asian Cellular Therapy Organization. It has been a pleasure to have watched the organization grow from its first meeting in 2010 in Japan to its current roster of over a dozen countries and regions. I am particularly impressed with…
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Before and after “The Stone Age”: Taiwan dual regenerative medicine acts
2018 “Special Regulation” (特管辦法): Establishing a “controlled opening” clinical framework through subordinate regulations, and gradually moving toward dedicated legislation Thai-Yen Ling, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Department and Graduate Institute of PharmacologyCollege of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan Taiwan’s dual regenerative medicine laws were officially implemented on January 1, 2026. Looking back at Taiwan’s legislative journey in…
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The ACTO Times Website Performance Report
Vijetha Karen Kitchley, M.Sc.International PhD Program in Cell Therapy and Regenerative MedicineTaipei Medical University Over the past three years, the ACTO Times website has demonstrated steady visibility and international reach, with a notable peak in engagement during 2025. Overall Traffic Between January 2024 and February 2026, the website recorded 2.6K total views and 1.1K visitors,…
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Greeting from Editor-in Chief
THE ACTO TIMES: 2026 New Year EDITION Dear readers and friends of The ACTO Times, As we welcome the New Year 2026, I would like to extend my warmest greetings and sincere appreciation to everyone who has supported The ACTO Times. Your continued engagement through reading, submitting manuscripts, reviewing, and sharing our work has been…
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Greetings from the ACTO chairperson
The ACTO times: 2026 New Year edition Akihiro Shimosaka Dear ACTO Members and Supporters, We are pleased to distribute the Volume 3 Issue 1 of The ACTO Times 2026 New Year Edition. Thank you for your continuous support of the journal as well as the overall activities of ACTO. ACTO annual meetings have already been held…
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17th Annual ACTO Meeting
Welcome to the 17th Annual Meeting of the Asian Cellular Therapy Organization (ACTO), organized in collaboration with the Indonesian Stem Cell Association (ASPI). Since its establishment, the ACTO Annual Meeting has served as a premier scientific platform advancing cellular therapy and regenerative medicine across Asia. Over the years, the meeting has been successfully hosted in…
