Lab Members

Research Focus

• We use mouse models to research molecular mechanisms underlying memory processing and formation.

• We use cytogenetic, molecular biological and genomic approaches to research patients with inherited or spontaneous brain disorders and screen for genes associated with these diseases. 

Education of PI

Education

1998-2003

Ph.D. 

University of Southern California, California, USA.

Thesis: The Role of Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in Fear Conditioning

Advisor: Dr. Richard F Thompson

1990-1992

M.Sc.

Indiana University, Bloomington, USA.

Thesis: The Interaction of Avirulence-Resistance Gene Pairs in Pseudomonas Syringae and Arabidopsis Thaliania

Advisor: Dr. Roger W Innes

1986-1990

B.Sc.

National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.

Professional Experience of PI

Current Positions 

Professor,   Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University (Since 2014/08~)
Provost, Tzu Chi University (Since 2014/09~)
Director, Center for Faculty Development and Teaching Resources (Since 2013/08~)

Professional Experiences
1. Professor (2013/02-2014/07) Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Tzu Chi University

2. Associate Professor (Jul-2008 till Jan 2013) Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Tzu Chi University

3. Associate Professor/Chair (Aug-2003 till Jul-2008) Graduate Institute of Human Genetics, Tzu Chi University

4. Assistant Instructor (Sep-2001 till Jan-2002) Program for Neuroscience, University of Southern California Lecturer (Mar-1993 till Jul-2003, 1998-2003 took a leave of absence for Ph.D. training)

5. Lecturer, Institute of Cell Biology, Tzu Chi College(Mar-1993 till Jul-2003, 1998-2003 took a leave of absence for Ph.D. training)

6. Supervisor, Cytogenetic lab, Tzu Chi General Hospital (Mar-1993 till Jul-1998)

7. Teaching assistant (Sep-1990 till Aug-1991) Department of Biology, Indiana University, Bloomington