University Academic Alliance in Taiwan (UAAT)
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Taipei Medical University (TMU)
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2025 UAAT x UTS x TMU Integrated Program for
Precision Health and Transnational Talent Linkage
To promote in-depth collaboration between Taiwan and the United States in the field of biomedicine, an international integrated project is being implemented by Taipei Medical University (TMU) under the UAAT framework in partnership with member universities and the University of Texas System (UTS). The project aims to establish a transnational platform for scientific research and education collaboration.
Through the development of dual-degree programs, joint courses, and international internship opportunities, the initiative seeks to cultivate the next generation of biomedical professionals with global perspectives.
Led by Taipei Medical University (TMU), the integrated program is structured around a central coordinating project and four interrelated sub-projects focusing on AI-driven precision monitoring and prediction, advanced medical technology development, and cross-cultural research on AI ethics in healthcare.
UAAT Participating Universities
UAAT Participating Universities
National Central University (NCU)
National Taiwan University (NTU)
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST)
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU)
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)
National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT)
UTS Participating Universities
UTS Participating Universities
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Project Leadership
Project Leadership
Overall Project:
Integrated Program for Precision Health and Transnational Talent Linkage
Coordinating University: Taipei Medical University (TMU)
PI: Mai-Szu Wu, President of Taipei Medical University
Co-PI: Chao Chen-Jui, Dean of Global Engagement Office
Co-PI: Liu Ching-Ping, Dean of Research and Development
Sub-Project 1:
A Pilot Study Integrating Exercise Physiology and Emerging Biosensing Technologies: Towards AI-Assisted Precision Monitoring of Vascular and Stress Responses
UAAT TEAM
Lead University: Taipei Medical University
PI: Pei-Shan Tsai, Vice-President of TMU and Distinguished Professor at College of Nursing
Co-PI: Yu-Jui Fan, Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering, NYCU
Co-PI: Hsin-Fu Lin, Professor of The Master Program of Sport Facility and Health Promotion, NTU
Co-PI: Ying-Chih Liao, Professor at Department of Chemical Engineering, NTU
UTS TEAM
Lead University: University of Texas at Austin
PI: Hirofumi Tanaka, Professor of Kinesiology and Health Education, UT Austin
Co-PI: Deji Akinwande, Professor at Chandra Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, UT Austin
Sub-Project 2:
Development of Non-Contact Microwave Epilepsy Detection Technology and Brain Magnetic Stimulation Feedback System
UAAT TEAM
Lead University: National Central University
PI: Po-Lei Lee, Professor at Department of Electrical Engineering, NCU
Co-PI: Hong-Yeh Chang, Professor at Department of Electrical Engineering, NCU
Co-PI: Kun-You Lin, Associate Professor at Department of Electrical Engineering, NTU
UTS TEAM
Lead University: The University of Texas at El Paso
PI: Davi V. Q. Rodrigues, Assistant Professor at Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, UT El Paso
Co-PI: Changzhi Li, Chair Professor at Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Texas Tech
Sub-Project 3:
Impact of Sarcopenia on Adjacent Segment Disease after Lumbar Spine Fusion Surgery: Multimodal AI, Biomechanical and Wearable Technology
UAAT TEAM
Lead University: Taipei Medical University
PI: Meng-Huang Wu, Associate Professor at Department of Orthopedics, TMU
Co-PI: Kevin C. Tseng, Professor at Department of Industrial Design, NTUT
Co-PI: Ching-Chin Hsu, Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering, NTUST
UTS TEAM
Lead University: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
PI: Yen-Sheng Lin, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Co-PI: Chia (George) Hsu, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology/Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, UT San Antonio
Sub-Project 4:
Cross-Cultural Perspectives on AI in Clinical Practice: A Comparative Study of Ethical Considerations from Physicians' and Patients' Views in Taiwan and the United States
UAAT TEAM
Lead University: Taipei Medical University
PI: Jean Feng-Jen Tsai, Director/Professor at College of Public and Health/Ph.D. and Master Program in Global Health and Health Security, TMU
Co-PI: Mattia Sanna, Assistant Professor at College of Public and Health/Ph.D. and Master Program in Global Health and Health Security, TMU
Co-PI: Mayeesha Yu-Hwei Tsheng, Assistant Professor at Department of Public Health, NCKU
Co-PI: Yung-Chun Chang, Director/Professor at Graduate Institute of Data Science, TMU
UTS TEAM
Lead University: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
PI: Susan Fenton, Vice Dean for Education and Professor at Department of Clinical and Health Informatics, UTHealth Houston
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