BIO Asia–Taiwan 2025 亞洲生技大會

BIO Asia–Taiwan 2025 亞洲生技大會

PROGRAM

2025 Satellite Symposia

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Jul.23

From Data-Driven Insights to Clinical Value: Advancing Cancer Care 
Toward Healthier Taiwan

 

Room 701E, Hall 2

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Date / Time : July 23 13:30-16:30

Venue : Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2 (Room 701E)
Co-organizer : Taiwan Bio Industry Organization, PwC Taiwan
Language :  English 
and Chinese, No Translation Available

Time Topic Speaker
13:30-13:50 Opening remark & photo Eric Crowley
Acting Commercial Section Chief of the American Institute in Taiwan
13:50-14:10 Taiwan’s Cancer Policy Landscape: Vision and Current Progress Moderator
Nick Meadows

Director at PwC Australia


Kuan-Hung Lin
Partner and Health Industry Medtech Leader, PWC Taiwan
14:10-14:35 Leveraging Clinical Data to Inform Drug Evaluation and Reimbursement Kung-Yee Liang
Chairman of Taiwan Health and Bio Databank
14:35-15:00 Advancing Rare Cancer Care: From Guideline Alignment to Mortality Reduction Yu-Feng Wei
Director of the Department of Internal Medicine, E-Da Cancer Hospital
15:00-15:20 Coffee Break  
15:20-16:10
Panel Discussion
Closing Cancer Treatment Gaps to Improve Outcomes in Hard-to-Treat Cancers
 
Debut of CDF: How to leverage RWD and Digital Tools for Reimbursement Decisions
 
Advancing Sustainable Investment in Healthcare

Moderator :
Kuo Chih-Feng

Convenor of the Industrial Policy Group, Smart Healthcare

Technology Committee of Taiwan Electrical and Electronic

Manufacturers (TEEMA)


Panelists :
Chung-Liang Shih

Director General of the NHIA of MoHW
Shan Yan-shen
Dean, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University
Wei Yu-feng
Director of the Department of Internal Medicine, E-Da Cancer Hospital
Kung-Yee Liang
Chairman of Taiwan Health and Bio Databank
My Linh Kha
Sr. VP&GM JAPAC Amgen
Eric Liu
Secretary General of Taiwan Young Patient Association

16:10-16: 30 Q & A All Attendees
16:30- Closing  
Session Synopsis:
The health of a nation is not only a reflection of its development but also the foundation of a resilient and inclusive society. To advance this vision, the Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee was formally established at the Presidential Office in June 2024 as a cross-sector platform to foster dialogue, build consensus, and drive national health policy.
Aligned with this framework, the government has launched key initiatives, including expanded cancer screening, the promotion of precision health, and the establishment of a Cancer Drug Fund which advances the goals of health equity, medical innovation, and sustainable care.
This forum convenes representatives from the National Health Insurance Administration, clinical experts, and RWE scholars to examine critical issues in cancer care policy, including clinical value and reimbursement, data governance, and policy optimization.
Through interdisciplinary exchange, the forum aims to generate actionable recommendations to strengthen cancer drug governance and support the broader vision of Healthier Taiwan. 
 

Jul.24

Next-Generation Approaches in Drug Development

Room 402C, Hall 1

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Date / Time :July 24 14:00-17:00
Venue : Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (Room 402C)
Co-organizer: LumiSTAR Biotechnology, Molecular Devices

Time Topic Speaker
14:00-14:10 Opening Remarks Woolen Pan
General Manager, Taiwan/Hong Kong/Macau, Molecular Devices (HK)
14:10-14:40 Modernizing Drug Discovery: Innovative Human iPSC-Derived 3D Models as Animal Testing Alternatives Yu-Fen Chang
CEO and founder, LumiSTAR Biotechnology
14:40-15:10 Leveraging High-Throughput Screening in Biomedical Research: From Principles to Practice Ting-Jen Cheng
Senior Research Specialist/Scientist, Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica
15:10-15:35 Shifting Paradigms Together: Making Human-Relevant Model-Based Research More Accessible Bella Tsai
Product Manager, Molecular Devices (HK)
15:35-15:50 Tea Break & Networking & Group Photo  
15:50-16:20 Building Better Brain Drugs: Key Considerations in Early CNS Drug Discovery Elsa Liu
Technical Director, Eurofins Panlabs Discovery Services Taiwan
16:20-16:50 Designing Microenvironments and Nanosurfaces for Controlling iPSCs and Their Application in Drug Screening and Regenerative Medicine Li Liu
Professor, Osaka University; CTO and founder, EngiTissue Design
16:50-17:00 Closing Remarks Yu-Fen Chang 
CEO and founder, LumiSTAR Biotechnology
Session Synopsis:
Join us for an illuminating symposium exploring the forefront of drug discovery innovation. This session brings together leading experts to showcase how cutting-edge human iPSC-derived 3D models, engineered microenvironments, and high-throughput screening technologies are transforming the landscape of biomedical research and therapeutic development.
Discover how advances in stem cell biology are enabling animal-free drug testing, in line with the FDA Modernization Act 3.0. Learn about the latest breakthroughs in designing nanosurfaces and microenvironments for precise control of iPSCs, and their applications in both drug screening and regenerative medicine. Gain insights into the unique challenges and opportunities in early CNS drug discovery, and see how high-throughput screening is accelerating research from principle to practice.
Whether you are a scientist, product manager, or industry leader, this session will provide actionable knowledge and a holistic perspective on the next generation of drug discovery tools and strategies.

Jul.24

Treg Symposium 2025
Engineering Immune Peace: Translating Treg Science into Clinical Reality

Room 403, Hall 1

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Date / Time : July 24 08:00-17:00

Venue : Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (Room 403)

Co-organizer : Taiwan Bio Therapeutics INC.

Time Topic Speaker
08:00-08:30 Registration  
08:30-09:00 Opening Remarks Session Chair: Cyrus Yang
09:00-10:00 Discovery of New Immunotherapy Targets and Mechanisms Leveraging CRISPR Arlene H. Sharpe
Kolokotrones University Professor|Harvard Medical School
10:00-10:30 Coffee Break  
10:30-11:30 Tfr Regulation of Antibody Mediated Diseases Peter T. Sage
Associate Professor of Medicine|Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital
11:30-13:00 Lunch Break  
13:00-14:00 Therapy in Autoimmunity with a Focus on Inflammatory Bowel Disease William A. Faubion
Dean of Research, MCA|Mayo Clinic 
Executive Medical Director, CRB|Mayo Clinic
14:00-15:00 Polymeric Particles for Immunomodulation Jordan J. Green
Herschel L. Seder Professor of Biomedical Engineering|Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
15:00-15:20 Coffee Break  
15:20-16:20 Industry Perspective: Polyclonal Regulatory T Cell Therapy 
in Solid Organ Transplantation Clinical Trials

Cyrus Yang
CEO|Taiwan Bio Therapeutics INC.

16:20-17:00 Panel Discussion & Concluding Remarks Moderator: Cyrus Yang
Panelists: Arlene H. Sharpe, Peter T. Sage, William A. Faubion, Jordan J. Green
Session Synopsis:
Regulatory T cells (Tregs) have long been recognized as central mediators of immune tolerance. What distinguishes the current moment in the field is the maturity of science and technology, which now makes it possible to translate decades of discovery into real therapeutic opportunities. With growing momentum in clinical trials and the advent of genetic engineering to enhance Treg stability, specificity, and function, Treg-based therapies are rapidly evolving from concept to clinic—offering new hope for patients with autoimmune diseases and for preventing transplant rejection.
Treg Symposium 2025 offers a timely and focused platform to explore these advances. By bringing together leading experts from both academia and industry, the symposium fosters the kind of interdisciplinary dialogue essential for addressing the scientific, clinical, and manufacturing challenges of Treg therapy. Topics will span from cutting-edge tools for understanding Treg biology and discovering new therapeutic opportunities, to clinical-stage developments of ex vivo Treg therapies and emerging strategies for in vivo Treg modulation.

Jul.24

Promega Session-Innovating Biologics: Accelerating Drug Discovery and Development with Functional Bioassays

Room 503, Hall 1

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Jul.25

AI for Bio-Pharma Integrated Practice of Design, Quality, and Manufacturing

Room 402AB, Hall 1

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Date / Time : July 25 14:00-17:00

Venue : Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (Room 402AB)
Co-organizer: Genetics Generation Advancement Corp, Taiwan Bio Industry Organization
Language :
English and Chinese, No Translation Available

Time Topic Speaker
14:00-14:20

Guest Registration

 
14:20-14:35

Opening Remarks

 

14:35-15:20

AI-Driven Innovation in Drug Discovery

Keng-Chang Tsai
Professor, National Research Institute Of Chinese Medicine
Lucas Nivon

CEO, Cyrus Biotechnology
Andrew Pai 
Principal Scientist, AnnJi Pharmaceutical

15:20-15:50

Accelerating Drug Innovation and Lab Automation through AI

Peng Hua
BIOVIA Industry Process Consultant, Dassault Systèmes
Wayne Chang
Chairman, Lightest Biomedical Co., Ltd.

15:50-15:55

Q&A

 

15:55-16:10

Leveraging AI-Driven Process Optimization to Transform Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Jack Lim
Regional Account Executive, Asia Pacific, MasterControl

16:10-16:15

Q&A

 

16:15-17:00 AI Platform Demonstration  

Session Synopsis:
As the global AI era unfolds, artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the biopharmaceutical landscape—from drug design and quality control to manufacturing processes. This forum, themed “AI for Bio-Pharma Integrated Practice of Design, Quality, and Manufacturing”, will spotlight the multifaceted applications and successful use cases of AI in the biopharmaceutical industry.
We are honored to bring together leading experts from both Taiwan and abroad, including representatives from the National Research Institute Of Chinese Medicine, Dassault Systèmes, and MasterControl. Together, they will explore how AI is becoming a critical driving force in the industry, unlocking new potential and future opportunities.
The forum will feature three key topics:
Harnessing AI to Decode Bio Signatures: A New Frontier in Precision Drug Development 
Accelerating Drug Innovation and Lab Automation through AI: Enhancing pharmaceutical quality management and process innovation
Leveraging AI-Driven Process Optimization to Transform Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing: How electronic batch records are reshaping manufacturing and quality systems
On behalf of the Bionet Group, we sincerely invite professionals from pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, CRDMOs, and academic research institutions to join us for this insightful event.

Jul.25

Breaking into the U.S. Healthcare Innovation Market

Room 404, Hall 1

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Date / Time : July 25 14:00-17:00
Venue : Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (Room 404)
Organizer : Department of Industrial Technology, MOEA
Co-organizer : Metal Industries Research & Development Centre, AG CORP, KENTRON

Time Topic Speaker
14:00-14:30

Admission

 
14:30-14:35

Opening Remarks & Group Photo

Representative from Department of Industrial Technology, MOEA
14:35-15:05

U.S. AI Healthcare Market and Innovation

Dov Shamir, PhD
Founding Head of Elementa Labs
Mount Sinai Health System

 

15:05-15:35

Challenges of U.S. Market Expansion: An International Entrepreneur’s Perspective

Vivian Feng
CEO of AG CORP
15:35-16:05

The Role of Accelerators in the Scaling-Up Stage

John Lynn
Co-Founder of QUAY
16:05-16:35

Navigating U.S. FDA Regulations and Government Grants (e.g., SBIR/STTR)

Kenny Wang
CEO of HuaMei Business Center

 

16:35-17:00

Panel Discussion

Moderator:
Vivian Feng, CEO of Accelerator Guardian Corp.
Panelists:
Dov Shamir, John Lynn, Kenny Wang, Pearl Chen

Session Synopsis:
This session explores essential strategies for healthcare innovators seeking to enter the competitive U.S. market. We'll examine regulatory pathways through the FDA, reimbursement considerations, partnership opportunities, and investment landscapes unique to the American healthcare ecosystem. Experts will share insights on navigating complex stakeholder relationships, addressing market-specific challenges, and positioning your innovation for successful commercialization. Whether you're developing medical devices, biotech solutions, digital health tools, or other healthcare innovations, you'll gain practical knowledge to develop a robust U.S. market entry strategy.

Jul.25

Digital and Automated Cell Manufacturing: From QbD to AI and Robotics

Room 503, Hall 1

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Date / Time : July 25 13:30–17:00

Venue : Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (Room 503)

Co-organizer : Purple Win Co., Ltd.

Time Topic Speaker
13:30–14:00

Registration

 
14:00–14:10

Opening Remarks

Session Chair
14:10–15:10

Advanced Morphological AI Analysis as a Process Analytical Technology for Quality by Design–Driven Process Development

Ryuji Kato

15:10–15:30

Coffee Break

 
15:30–15:40

2nd Opening Remark

 
15:40–16:40

Development of robotic automation system for cell manufacturing

Masahiro Kino-oka

16:40–17:00

Closing Discussion

 

Jul.26

Colon Cancer Symposium 2025

Room 401, Hall 1

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Date / Time : July 26 09:00–12:00

Venue : Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (Room 401)

Co-organizer : Taiwan Biomedical Innovation Association, Taiwan Bio Industry Organization, NHRI Institute of Population Health Sciences
Language: Chinese only

Time Topic Speaker
09:00-09:20

Registration

 
09:20-09:25

Opening Remarks

Dr. Yun Yen
Chairman, Taiwan Biomedical Innovation Association
09:25-09:30

Special Address

Dr. Huey-Herng Sheu
Deputy President, National Health Research Institutes

 

09:30-09:35 Group Photo  
09:35-10:00

Global trend of colorectal cancer by age, gender and risk factors

Dr. Hung-Yi Chiou
Director, NHRI Institute of Population Health Sciences
10:00-10:25

Diabetes mellitus/hyperglycemia on colorectal cancer risk and oncological outcomes: from basic studies to clinical perspectives

Dr. Jaw-Yuan Wang
Superintendent, Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

 

10:25-10:40

Coffee Break

 
10:40-11:05 Evolution and Execution of Colorectal Treatment Dr. Po-Li Wei
Superintendent, Taipei Cancer Center, Taipei Medical University
11:05-11:30 Ovulation may promote carcinogenesis in the proximal colon Dr. Tang-Yuan Chu
Director, Center for Prevention and Therapy of Gynecological Cancers, Hualien Tzuchi General Hospital
11:30-11:50 Panel Discussion Moderator: Dr. Yun Yen
Panelists:
Dr. Hung-Yi Chiou
Dr. Jaw-Yuan Wang
Dr. Po-Li Wei
Dr. Tang-Yuan Chu
11:50-12:00 Kulia Labs' Demo Winn Hong
CEO, Kulia Labs
12:00- Closing Remarks Dr. Yun Yen
Chairman, Taiwan Biomedical Innovation Association
Session Synopsis:
There are no obvious symptoms in the early stages of colorectal cancer, and it is associated with a variety of risk factors, including unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking, intestinal inflammation, environmental factors, and genetics. In particular, the trend of younger women causing concern. This seminar will bring together experts and scholars to discuss the phenomenon of younger colorectal cancer, gender differences, risk factors, and coping strategies, and hopes to raise public awareness of this issue, promote early screening and preventive measures, thereby reducing the risk of younger cancers and protecting the health of future generations.

Jul.26

The Regulation of Biological Medicines 
in US and Taiwan Pharmacopeia

Room 505AB, Hall 1

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Date / Time : July 26 12:30–17:10

Venue : Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (Room 505AB)

Co-organizer : Taiwan Society of Regulatory Affairs for Medical Products, Taiwan Bio Industry Organization, The Pharmaceutical Society of Taiwan
Guiding Government Agency:Taiwan Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare

Language : English and Chinese, No Translation Available

Time Topic Speaker
12:30–13:00

Registration

 
13:00–13:05

Opening remark

Jaw-Jou Kang
President, TsRAP
13:05–13:15

VIP remarks

DG Chih-Kang Chiang
Director General, TFDA

13:15–13:20 Group Photo  
13:20–14:00

Overcoming Barriers to the Availability of Biosimilars

Moderator
Churn-Shiouh Gau

President, PST


Chris Colwell
VP, International Government & Regulatory Affairs, USP
14:00–14:40

Evolving Vaccine Standards to Support Quality Throughout the Product Lifecycle: From Raw Materials to Drug Product

Dipankar Das
Biological Science, USP

14:40–15:00

Coffee Break

 
15:00–15:30 Sharing experiences of potency assay in biosimilars Moderator
Jaw-Jou Kang
President, TsRAP


Po-Chih Wu
TFDA Division of Research and Analysis
15:30–16:00 Live Biotherapeutic Products: Global Regulatory Perspectives and Taiwan’s  Approach. Shirley Pan
TFDA Division of Drug Regulation
16:00-16:30 New Rules, New Roadmap: The Impact of Regulatory Shifts on Biosimilar Developers Lee-Cheng Liu
Founder/Chairman & President, Eirgenix
16:30-17:00 General Discussion Chris Colwell
VP, International Government & Regulatory Affairs, USP
Dipankar Das
Biological Science, USP
Po-Chih Wu
TFDA Division of Research and Analysis
Shirley Pan
TFDA Division of Drug Regulation
Lee-Cheng Liu
EirGenix
Chun-Ying Wu
Chairman, Taiwan Microbiota Consortium

葉明功
中華藥典委員會委員TWP
17:00–17:10 Conclusion Jaw-Jou Kang
President, TsRAP

Jul.26

Strengthening the Harmonization, Trust, and Excellence of Taiwan’s Drug Review System Through Global Experience

 

Room 504AB, Hall 1

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Date / Time : July 26 13:00–17:10

Venue : Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (Room 504AB)

Co-organizer : Taiwan Society of Regulatory Affairs for Medical Products, Taiwan Bio Industry Organization
Language :
 English and Chinese, No Translation Available

Time Topic Speaker
13:00–13:30

Registration

 
13:30–13:40

Opening remark

Jaw-Jou Kang
President, TsRAP
13:40–13:50

VIP remarks

DG Chih-Kang Chiang
Director General, TFDA

13:50–13:55 Group Photo  
13:55–14:25

Global Harmonization, Convergence and Regulatory Reliance – Key Takeaways from RAPS 2024

Moderator
沈麗娟 理事

台灣醫藥品法規學會


蔡懿玲 助理教授/副秘書長
臺北護理健康大學健康事業管理學系
台灣醫藥品法規學會
14:25–14:45

From Drug Approval Differences by Major Health Authorities to Illustrate Challenges of Benchmarking, Harmonization, Reliance and Convergence: OPDIVO Case Study

洪筱玲 博士
台美生技協會會長; former SVP Regulatory Affairs, Ambrx Biopharma; former Senior Director Regulatory Affairs, Bristol Myers Squibb

14:45–15:05

Evolution and Transformation of Global Drug Approval Pathways: Lessons from the COVID-19 Era and beyond – A Gilead Case Study

Jaylesh Jani
Regulatory Submission Management - Rest of World Team Lead
15:05–15:15 Q & A All speakers
15:15–15:35 Coffee Break  
15:35–16:05 TFDA Perspectives on Harmonization and Regulatory System Strengthening 
Focus on Harmonization and Reliance
Moderator
高純琇 常務理事

台灣醫藥品法規學會

林意筑 副組長
食藥署藥品組
16:05–17:00 Panel Discussion:
Opportunities and Challenges for Taiwan in Regulatory Convergence, Benchmarking and Reliance
Panelists:
林意筑 
食藥署藥品組副組長
陳惠芳 台大/清華/陽明交大兼任教授、前食品藥物管理署副署長
洪筱玲 台美生技協會會長
李珮瑜 IRPMA Reliance Taskforce Leader
陳昱萍 中華民國學名藥協會法規政策發展委員會副主委
蔡懿玲 台灣醫藥品法規學會副秘書長
17:00–17:10 Conclusion 高純琇 常務理事
台灣醫藥品法規學會