Laboratory of neurofibromatosis and stem cell research
Research Field
Dr. Chung-Ping Liao received his PhD from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Liao is currently an Associate Professor at the Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Taipei Medical University in Taiwan. Dr. Liao has a track record in the research of the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and the novel Krox20+ epithelial stem cells. His representative publications published in J Clin Invest (PMID: 39361422; PMID: 29596064), Nat Commun (PMID: 30479396), Cell Death Discov (PMID: 40025071), Genes Dev (PMID: 28465357), and JCI Insight (PMID: 34499624).
The Liao laboratory is located in the TMU Xinyi Campus. The Liao lab is affiliated with the Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in the TMU College of Medicine. We accept international graduate students through the TMU International Ph.D./Master Program in Medicine (IGPM), and the TMU International Ph.D. Program in Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine (IPCTRM). We also welcome international scholars for short-term visits. The Liao lab utilizes techniques of Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Genetics to investigate critical unknown questions in cancers and development.
(1) Molecular pathogenesis of NF1-associated tumors
(2) Differentiation and self-renewal of Krox20+ skin stem cells
2024 Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, Taipei Medical University College of Medicine
2019 Pilot Project Award, Nathan Shock Center for Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging
2016 Career Development Award, Dermatology Foundation
2015 Albert M. Kligman Travel Fellowship, Society for Investigative Dermatology
2014 Young Investigator Award, Children's Tumor Foundation
PhD, Pathology, Indiana University, USA
MS, Microbiology and Immunology, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan
BS, Medical Biotechnology and Laboratory Science, Chang Gung University, Taiwan
Job Description
The Intern will collaborate with a research team to master essential laboratory techniques, including cell culture, gene overexpression, gene knockout, RT-qPCR, Western blotting, cell imaging, and flow cytometry. Beyond benchwork, students will engage in weekly lab meetings to critically discuss emerging scientific discoveries.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Applicants should be current undergraduate or Master’s students with a strong academic foundation in the biomedical sciences.
Skill sets or Qualities
Candidates should possess prior laboratory experience in molecular biology, cell biology, or a closely related field.