{"id":8,"date":"2025-02-17T09:24:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T09:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2025-06-08T08:00:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T08:00:36","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-490fa1db wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-650790e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><em>Advancing Biomaterials &amp; Neurodegenerative Disease Research<\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1.25rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Official website of Prof. I-Cheng Chen&#8217;s Biomaterials Research Lab, School of Life Science, National Taiwan Normal University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1.25rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/zh\/\" style=\"background-color:#004b87\">\u4e2d\u6587\uff08\u7e41\u9ad4\uff09<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hero-image-home-page.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hero-image-home-page.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hero-image-home-page-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hero-image-home-page-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hero-image-home-page-768x360.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-669513ed wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52b864f0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-asterisk\">Our Research Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-4f2ccadb\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Welcome to our lab! We specialize in biomaterials development and neurodegenerative disease research, focusing on smart hydrogels, drug delivery systems, and novel therapeutics to enhance clinical applications and improve patient outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d0bbbce0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e3d1c41b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Research &amp; Innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Advancing biomaterials and neurodegenerative disease research through smart hydrogels, drug delivery systems, and novel therapeutics to shape the future of medicine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e3d1c41b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Teaching &amp; Mentorship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Empowering the next generation of scientists through hands-on research in biomaterials and neurotherapeutics, fostering innovation and academic excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e3d1c41b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Collaboration &amp; Technology Transfer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Bridging academia and industry to translate biomaterials research and drug discoveries into real-world medical applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d89aad35 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#edf2f7;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6329a8f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-asterisk\">Latest News &amp; Announcements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Stay updated with our latest research, events, and important announcements. Click on any post to read more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d1c656ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/our-new-website-is-live\/\">Our New Website is Live!<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-03-05T01:24:04+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">5. March 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We are excited to announce the launch of our new website! You can already find basic information about our lab and research. More content and updates will be added gradually, so be sure to check back later!<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d89aad35 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6329a8f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-asterisk\">Current Research Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Discover our latest research projects focused on advancing biomaterials and medical treatments. Explore how our work contributes to scientific innovation and patient care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d1c656ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-asterisk\">Sprayable or injectable thermo-sensitive hydrogels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.75\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>minimally invasive surgeries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wound-healing dressings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>injectable drug-delivery system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/research\/research-project-001\/\" title=\"Research Project 1\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/research-project-001.png\" alt=\"Sprayable or injectable thermo-sensitive hydrogels\" class=\"wp-image-342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/research-project-001.png 714w, https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/research-project-001-300x184.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sprayable or injectable thermo-sensitive hydrogels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d1c656ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/research-project-002-1024x582.png\" alt=\"Innovative Small-Molecule Therapies for Neurodegenerative Diseases\" class=\"wp-image-345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/research-project-002-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/research-project-002-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/research-project-002-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/research-project-002.png 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Innovative Small-Molecule Therapies for Neurodegenerative Diseases<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-asterisk\">Innovative Small-Molecule Therapies for Neurodegenerative Diseases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.75\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Developing novel small-molecule compounds for neurodegenerative diseases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Studying mechanisms to slow or prevent neurodegeneration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Targeting treatments for Alzheimer\u2019s, Parkinson\u2019s, and spinocerebellar ataxia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/research\/research-project-002\/\" title=\"Research Project 2\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#e6f4f1\">\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:.9\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"schedule-a-visit\" style=\"font-size:clamp(32.969px, 2.061rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.712), 59px);px;line-height:1.15\">Explore Our Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iccbiomedlab.org\/en\/research\/\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#004b87\">Research &amp; 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