Tag: health
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The New Era of Regenerative Medicine: Synergistic Development of Innovative Therapies and the National Health Insurance System
Lian-Yu Chen, M.D.,Ph.D.Director-GeneralNational Health Insurance Administration, Taiwan With the rapid development of regenerative medicine, innovative therapies are gradually transforming disease treatment paradigms. To address high-cost therapies associated with significant uncertainty, Taiwan’s National Health Insurance (NHI) has established corresponding reimbursement and management mechanisms. Cell and Gene Therapy: Opening a New Era of Medicine In recent years,…
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Update on regulation of regenerative medicine in Taiwan – The management of the regenerative medicinal products act
Yueh-Tung Tsai, Wen-Hsiu Chiu, Chia-ping Liu, & Chih-Kang ChiangTaiwan Food and Drug AdministrationMinistry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan Corresponding Email: yttsai@fda.gov.tw; wenhsiu@fda.gov.tw; meat0901@fda.gov.tw; ckchiangtfda@fda.gov.tw Abstract Due to rapid development of biotechnology in recent years, the field of regenerative medicine has attracted considerable attention. On June 4th 2024, the Taiwan Legislative Yuan passed the“Regenerative Medicine Act”…
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Ushering in a new regulatory era for regenerative medicine in Taiwan
Dr. Chih-Kang Chiang, MD., Ph.D.Director-GeneralTaiwan Food and Drug AdministrationMinistry of Health and WelfareTaiwan Due to rapid development of biotechnology in recent years, the field of regenerative medicine has attracted considerable attention. Regenerative medicine related regulations have been established in several countries to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of innovative treatments. Considering the diversity of…
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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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Role of Exosomes in Cancer: Molecular Mediator of Oncogenic Signaling and Microenvironmental Modulation
Mechanistic Overview of the Immune Evasion, Angiogenesis and Diagnostic Applications in Cancer Vijetha Karen Kitchley International PhD program in cell therapy and regenerative medicine, Taipei Medical University Exosomes are nano-sized extracellular vesicles (30–150 nm) encapsulated by a phospholipid bilayer and secreted by both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells to facilitate intercellular communication and molecular signaling (Fig.…
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Preface 2025 ACTO Annual Congress in Singapore
It is with immense pleasure that I welcome all invited speakers, delegates and honoured guests to the 2025 Asian Cellular Therapy Organisation (ACTO) congress held in Singapore. This congress is happening at a pivotal moment in the fast-evolving field of cell and gene therapy. There are bewilderingly rapid developments in diverse areas from approved gene therapy…
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From circadian rhythm to primary ovarian insufficiency: a stem cell-based therapeutic perspective
Tony Yu-Xiu Lin, Thai-Yen LingDepartment and Graduate Institute of Pharmacology, National Taiwan University, College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan From the earliest stages of life on Earth, organisms have adapted to the predictable cycles of day and night. This evolutionary adaptation has given rise to the circadian rhythm, an intrinsic 24‑hour biological cycle regulating physiological activities…
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The double-edged niche: regulatory mechanisms in skin stem cells and cancer
Pham, T. T. Q. and Rita YH HuangTaipei Medical University, Taipei Human skin represents one of nature’s most sophisticated examples of tissue homeostasis, functioning as an intricate biological system that seamlessly balances protection, regeneration, and adaptive responses to environmental stressors. Normal skin homeostasis operates through a carefully orchestrated cellular hierarchy, where skin stem cells (SSCs)…
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Current landscape of cell and gene therapy in Singapore
Eddie Tan1 and Mickey BC Koh2 Centre of Regulatory Excellence, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore City St Georges, University of London, UK and St George’s University Hospital, London, UK Singapore has emerged as a key player in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) sector in Asia, with significant developments in infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and…
