About NYCU

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University was founded in 2021 through the merger of two universities: National Yang-Ming University and National Chiao Tung University. Yang Ming, which focused on biomedical research, and Chiao Tung, which focused on electronic communication research, were both top-tier universities in Taiwan. At present, NYCU has 19 colleges and 74 university/college level research centers. More information please visit NYCU homepage.

Research Highlight

NYCU is where the biomedical sciences meet information and communications technology. Our researchers are breaking down disciplinary barriers, contributing to emerging fields, and providing valuable resources for the world.

Bacterial inhibition of Fas-mediated killing promotes neuroinvasion and persistence

Assistant Prof. Yu-Huan Tsai at Institute of Microbiology and Immunology, collaboration with Université de Parisand, published in Nature

NASH limits anti-tumour surveillance in immunotherapy-treated HCC

Prof. Yi-Hsiang Huang at Institute of Clinical Medicine, collaboration with Deutsche Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ), published in Nature

Wafer-scale single-crystal hexagonal boron nitride monolayers on Cu (111)

Prof. Wen-Hao Chang at Department of Electrophysics, collaboration with TSMC, developed new atomically-thin insulating materials, published in Nature

Bright and photostable chemigenetic indicators for extended in vivo voltage imaging

Assistant Prof. Bei-Jung Lin and Assistant Prof. Tsai-Wen Chen at Institute of Neuroscience, collaboration with Howard Hughes Medical Institute, published in Science