These TEEP openings welcomes applications from international students who are passionate about interdisciplinary research opportunities at the interface of biomedical engineering, microfluidics, and bioelectronics, with a focus on advancing technologies for precision medicine and cancer research. We look forward to having 3 – 4 TEEP interns, engaging in one of the following research projects:

1) Single-cell microfluidics: investigation of tumor-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs). This project focuses on developing microfluidic platforms for the detection and quantitative analysis of EVs at the single-cell level. Students will explore how tumor-derived exosomes mediate intercellular communication within the tumor microenvironment (TME), contributing to immune evasion, metastasis, and therapeutic resistance.

2) Single-cell microfluidics: investigation of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs). This project aims to study the functional heterogeneity and dynamic behavior of TAMs. Participants will investigate how TAMs interact with tumor cells and other components in the TME, and how these interactions influence tumor progression and immune modulation.

3) Mobile health (mHealth) diagnostics: development of magnetoresistive nanosensor arrays. This project aims to develop highly sensitive magnetoresistive nanosensor arrays for portable and point-of-care diagnostic applications. Participants will work on sensor design, signal modelling, and system integration for mobile health (mHealth) platforms, enabling rapid and low-cost biomedical diagnostics.

4) RNA editing patterns across fern developmental stages. This is a collaborative project initiated by Prof. Li-Yaung Kuo.

Through these research projects, participants will receive hands-on training in cutting-edge technologies, including microfluidic chip design, biosensing, and bioelectronic system integration. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and provides a unique opportunity to bridge engineering and biomedical sciences. In addition to research training, participants will experience Taiwan’s vibrant academic environment and culture. The program fosters international exchange and aims to cultivate globally competitive talents with expertise in biomedical engineering, molecular medicine, and biotechnology.