Plants cannot move. When exposed to drought, salinity, or other environmental stresses, they cannot escape; instead, they must rely on an intricate internal “survival system.” With global warming intensifying, abiotic stresses are expected to impose even more severe challenges to agricultural production. For decades, Dr. Wan-Hsing Cheng at the Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology, …
Within the cell, proteins serve not only as the structural foundation of life, but also as the essential machinery that powers virtually all biological functions. Their synthesis, modification, trafficking, and degradation are intricately coordinated processes that influence gene expression, signal transduction, and responses to the environment. For decades, Dr. Hongyong Fu has dedicated his research …
Exploring the Protein Degradation Pathways: An Interview with Dr. Hongyong Fu Read More »
Did you know that when we closely observe a plant, we’re not just looking at an independent life form? Within a plant’s leaves, roots, stems, and even the surrounding space, there reside countless microorganisms. Although these microbes are invisible to the naked eye, they profoundly influence the growth and development of plants. Recognizing the significant …
Studying How Plants Fend Off Free-Riding Bacteria: An Interview with Dr. Ka-Wai Ma Read More »
Bamboo, one of the “Four Noble Ones” in Chinese culture, serves various practical applications in our daily lives and holds unique ecological value. Bamboo shoots, cherished for their crisp and refreshing taste, are popular as an essential fiber-rich vegetable in Taiwan, with an annual production value of around US$380 million. Unfortunately, bamboos have been infected …
Interview with Dr. Na-Sheng Lin, a Pioneer Researcher on Bamboo Mosaic Virus Read More »
In recent years, IPMB has spared no effort in recruiting outstanding researchers in the fields of plant biology and microbiology to expand the horizons of knowledge and increase academic influence. Dr. Jian-Geng Chiou is one of the fresh additions to the institute, bringing with him a wealth of expertise in developmental biology, cell biology, and …
Education and Work Experiences:🔹2005-2009 B.Sc., Department of Life Science, National Taiwan University🔹2009-2011 M.Sc., Institute of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, National Taiwan University🔹2012-2013 RA, Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology, Academia Sinica🔹2013-2016 Dr. rer. nat., Department of Biology, University of Düsseldorf, Germany🔹2016-2018 Postdoc, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel🔹2019-2023 Assistant Research …
Dr. Ooi-Kock Teh is a Principal Investigator in IPMB, Academia Sinica since 2021. He is originally from Malaysia, and has lived in several countries including the UK, Japan, Sweden, and Germany in the past decade. Now he has settled down in Taiwan for a year and a half. Let us get to know more about …
Meet IPMB Principal Investigator – Dr. Ooi-Kock Teh Read More »
Dr. Ting-Ying Wu, an assistant research fellow who joined IPMB in 2022, has long dedicated herself to the field of plant and microbial biology. To have a better understanding of Dr. Wu, we interviewed her and asked her to share her educational background and work experience with us.
