Message from the President
May 14, 2026 The Toxicology Society of Taiwan (TSTA) was founded in 1985 by Academician Chen-Yuan Lee, whose vision laid the cornerstone for the advancement of toxicological sciences in Taiwan. Through the unwavering dedication of successive Presidents, Secretaries-General, members of the Board of Directors and Board of Supervisors, and the steadfast support of our members, the Society has evolved into one of Taiwan's leading academic organizations, representing a dynamic and multidisciplinary community of toxicologists.
It is both a great honor and a profound responsibility to serve as the 12th President of the Toxicology Society of Taiwan. I am deeply grateful for the confidence and trust placed in me by the Board of Directors and Board of Supervisors. Building upon the strong foundation established by my predecessors, I am committed to leading the Society toward continued growth, academic excellence, and international engagement. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to Professor Alice Y. W. Chang, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, for graciously accepting the position of Secretary-General. Together with our Board members and Society officers, we will work collaboratively to advance the Society's mission, strengthen member services, and foster scientific excellence and professional exchange.
Toxicology is a rapidly evolving and highly interdisciplinary science with broad applications spanning pharmaceuticals, food safety, environmental health, chemistry, biotechnology, and regulatory science. The discipline plays an essential role in drug safety evaluation, food contaminant analysis, environmental monitoring, chemical risk assessment, and the safety evaluation of emerging products and technologies. As scientific innovation continues to accelerate, toxicology has expanded into numerous frontier areas, including drug discovery and development, clinical and forensic toxicology, environmental protection, chemical and pharmaceutical regulation, nanotechnology, vaccine safety assessment, ecotoxicology, occupational health, mechanistic toxicology, and evidence-based risk assessment. These advances underscore the growing importance of toxicology and the increasing global demand for highly qualified toxicology professionals.
Since its establishment, the Toxicology Society of Taiwan has remained dedicated to advancing toxicological sciences, nurturing future generations of toxicologists, and promoting scientific innovation. Guided by our founding mission, we will continue to strengthen education, research, and professional training, while supporting the career development of early-career scientists and cultivating interdisciplinary talent with a global perspective. Through these efforts, we aspire to further elevate Taiwan's scientific excellence, international visibility, and competitiveness in toxicological research.
Looking to the future, the Society will continue to strengthen both domestic and international academic collaborations. We will actively organize and participate in major scientific conferences at the national, Asian, and international levels, including our Annual Scientific Meeting and the Biomedical Annual Conference. To facilitate continuous professional development and academic exchange, we will expand our online educational platform by launching a distinguished lecture series featuring internationally recognized experts, established investigators, mid-career scientists, and emerging young researchers, thereby promoting mentorship, knowledge sharing, and intergenerational collaboration. In parallel, we will continue to enhance our digital communication platform to provide timely updates on scientific advances, career opportunities, funding announcements, and national and international conferences, enabling efficient dissemination of information and resource sharing. Through these initiatives, we aim to strengthen toxicological research in Taiwan, foster interdisciplinary and cross-generational collaborations, inspire young scientists to pursue careers in toxicology, and contribute to the sustainable development and global competitiveness of Taiwan's biomedical and biotechnology industries.
Finally, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all our members, Directors, and Supervisors for your unwavering support, dedication, and commitment to the Society. Your continued participation and invaluable contributions are the driving force behind our progress. I look forward to working closely with all of you as we continue to strengthen the Toxicology Society of Taiwan, promote excellence in toxicological sciences, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of public health and scientific innovation.
With my warmest wishes for your continued good health, happiness, and success.
It is both a great honor and a profound responsibility to serve as the 12th President of the Toxicology Society of Taiwan. I am deeply grateful for the confidence and trust placed in me by the Board of Directors and Board of Supervisors. Building upon the strong foundation established by my predecessors, I am committed to leading the Society toward continued growth, academic excellence, and international engagement. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to Professor Alice Y. W. Chang, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, for graciously accepting the position of Secretary-General. Together with our Board members and Society officers, we will work collaboratively to advance the Society's mission, strengthen member services, and foster scientific excellence and professional exchange.
Toxicology is a rapidly evolving and highly interdisciplinary science with broad applications spanning pharmaceuticals, food safety, environmental health, chemistry, biotechnology, and regulatory science. The discipline plays an essential role in drug safety evaluation, food contaminant analysis, environmental monitoring, chemical risk assessment, and the safety evaluation of emerging products and technologies. As scientific innovation continues to accelerate, toxicology has expanded into numerous frontier areas, including drug discovery and development, clinical and forensic toxicology, environmental protection, chemical and pharmaceutical regulation, nanotechnology, vaccine safety assessment, ecotoxicology, occupational health, mechanistic toxicology, and evidence-based risk assessment. These advances underscore the growing importance of toxicology and the increasing global demand for highly qualified toxicology professionals.
Since its establishment, the Toxicology Society of Taiwan has remained dedicated to advancing toxicological sciences, nurturing future generations of toxicologists, and promoting scientific innovation. Guided by our founding mission, we will continue to strengthen education, research, and professional training, while supporting the career development of early-career scientists and cultivating interdisciplinary talent with a global perspective. Through these efforts, we aspire to further elevate Taiwan's scientific excellence, international visibility, and competitiveness in toxicological research.
Looking to the future, the Society will continue to strengthen both domestic and international academic collaborations. We will actively organize and participate in major scientific conferences at the national, Asian, and international levels, including our Annual Scientific Meeting and the Biomedical Annual Conference. To facilitate continuous professional development and academic exchange, we will expand our online educational platform by launching a distinguished lecture series featuring internationally recognized experts, established investigators, mid-career scientists, and emerging young researchers, thereby promoting mentorship, knowledge sharing, and intergenerational collaboration. In parallel, we will continue to enhance our digital communication platform to provide timely updates on scientific advances, career opportunities, funding announcements, and national and international conferences, enabling efficient dissemination of information and resource sharing. Through these initiatives, we aim to strengthen toxicological research in Taiwan, foster interdisciplinary and cross-generational collaborations, inspire young scientists to pursue careers in toxicology, and contribute to the sustainable development and global competitiveness of Taiwan's biomedical and biotechnology industries.
Finally, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all our members, Directors, and Supervisors for your unwavering support, dedication, and commitment to the Society. Your continued participation and invaluable contributions are the driving force behind our progress. I look forward to working closely with all of you as we continue to strengthen the Toxicology Society of Taiwan, promote excellence in toxicological sciences, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of public health and scientific innovation.
With my warmest wishes for your continued good health, happiness, and success.
Meei-Ling Sheu, Ph.D.
President
Toxicology Society of Taiwan (TSTA)