Genomics Research Center 20th Anniversary Celebration

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Published: Wednesday, 25 December 2024 17:00

Since its establishment in January 2003, the Genomics Research Center (GRC) has been dedicated to addressing human diseases through innovative research, advancing therapeutic approaches, and translating discoveries into biotechnological progress. These efforts are aimed at driving the growth of Taiwan's biotechnology industry.

On December 11, 2024, GRC celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a memorable event held in its auditorium.

The morning session welcomed honored guests, including President James C. Liao, former Presidents Yuan-Tseh Lee and Chi-Huey Wong, and former Vice President and Premier Chien-Jen Chen, each of whom gave inspiring remarks. A retrospective video, a group photo, and a touching performance by the Academia Sinica Choir enriched the warmth of the occasion. Highlights included candid reflections by Academicians Chung-Hsuan Chen, Alice Lin-Tsing Chen, Wen-Hsiung Li, and Ming-Daw Tsai, along with Chairman Tse Wen Chang, recounting GRC's founding and development.

In the afternoon, former members, including Chairman Tse Wen Chang, CEO Pi-Hui Liang, and Assistant Professor Hsin-Yung Yen, joined current faculty, Associate Professors Su-Chang Lin and Wendy W. Hwang-Verslues, and Assistant Professors Chun-Mei Hu and Wei Chen, to share their research achievements and visions for their futures.

Director Chih-Hao Lee expressed his heartfelt gratitude, “I deeply appreciate the dedication of all GRC members over the past 20 years. Let us continue striving together, reaching new scientific horizons and achieving even greater accomplishments in the next 20 years!”