為促進國內外學術交流與跨領域合作，慈濟大學、花蓮慈濟醫院與中央研究院3月6日至7日在慈濟大學共同舉辦「2026第八屆慈濟大學－中央研究院國際生物醫學科學研討會」。本次研討會亦與慈濟醫學年會同步舉行，展現慈濟醫療體系「八院一家、院校合一」的合作精神，促進醫學研究與臨床實務的交流與整合。
慈濟大學－中央研究院國際生物醫學科學研討會，2019年開始舉辦，多年來已發展為重要的國際學術交流平台，匯聚中央研究院、慈濟大學與慈濟醫療體系，以及來自日本、泰國、越南、印尼與馬來西亞等國合作學術機構的專家學者，共同分享最新研究成果並促進國際合作。本屆研討會主題為「環境醫學（Environmental Medicine）」，探討環境因素對人類健康的深遠影響，包括空氣與土壤污染、食品安全、職業暴露以及全球氣候變遷等議題。隨著環境變遷對公共健康帶來的挑戰日益顯著，本次會議期望透過跨領域的學術交流，深入探討環境與疾病之間的關聯，並尋求創新研究方向與解決策略。
開幕典禮上，慈濟大學劉怡均校長致詞分享學校與醫療體系創建歷程。她特別提到，創辦人證嚴上人當年如何在資源匱乏與地理環境限制下，毅然於花蓮相繼成立護專與醫學院，不僅大幅提升東台灣的醫療水準，更透過教育翻轉弱勢學子命運。劉校長也提到，研究很多時候必須面對許多失敗，而成功往往是在付出大量努力之後才會到來，因此是否能享受研究、享受科研成果，便非常重要。期待與會的各國學者與貴賓，能透過這場國際研討會建立緊密的合作網絡，共同為人類的健康與福祉做出貢獻。
本次研討會特別邀請多位國內外重量級學者擔任專題演講講者（Keynote Speakers），包括中央研究院院長James C. Liao、泰國清邁大學校長 Pongruk Sribanditmongkol、國家環境醫學研究所所長 Pau-Chung Chen，以及中央研究院統計科學研究所所長 Hsin-Chou Yang，分享環境醫學、公共健康、精準醫學及生醫大數據等領域的最新研究成果與未來發展方向。此外，研討會亦安排慈濟大學與中央研究院合作研究計畫成果發表，並邀請慈濟大學各系所及慈濟醫療體系研究團隊分享最新生物醫學研究成果。同時，本次會議也邀請博士班與碩士班學生進行口頭報告與研究海報展示，提供年輕研究人員與國內外專家學者交流討論的平台。
透過本次國際研討會的舉辦，不僅展現慈濟大學在生物醫學研究領域的學術能量，也進一步促進國際學術合作與人才培育，期望在全球環境與健康挑戰日益嚴峻的時代，共同推動生物醫學科學的發展，為人類健康與永續未來貢獻力量。
Tzu Chi University and Academia Sinica Host the 8th International Forum for Biomedical Sciences Focusing on Environmental Medicine
To promote international academic exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration, Tzu Chi University, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, and Academia Sinica jointly organized the 2026 8th Tzu Chi–Academia Sinica International Forum for Biomedical Sciences, held on March 6–7, 2026, at Tzu Chi University in Hualien, Taiwan. The forum was also held in conjunction with the annual Tzu Chi Medical Conference, reflecting the collaborative spirit of the Tzu Chi medical system and strengthening the integration of biomedical research and clinical practice. Over the years, the Tzu Chi–Academia Sinica International Forum for Biomedical Sciences has become an important international platform for academic exchange. The forum brings together scholars and researchers from Academia Sinica, Tzu Chi University, and the Tzu Chi Medical Foundation affiliated Hospitals, as well as partner universities from Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The event provides opportunities for experts and researchers to share their latest scientific discoveries and foster global collaborations in biomedical research. The theme of this year’s forum is “Environmental Medicine,” highlighting the profound impact of environmental factors on human health. Key topics include air and soil pollution, food safety, occupational exposure, and the health consequences of global climate change. As environmental changes increasingly affect public health worldwide, the conference aims to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and explore innovative strategies to address emerging medical and environmental challenges. The forum features several distinguished keynote speakers from around the world, including Dr. James C. Liao, President of Academia Sinica; Dr. Pongruk Sribanditmongkol, President of Chiang Mai University, Thailand; Dr. Pau-Chung Chen, Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in Taiwan; and Dr. Hsin-Chou Yang, Director of the Institute of Statistical Science at Academia Sinica. These keynote lectures provide valuable insights into cutting-edge research in environmental medicine, public health, precision medicine, and biomedical data science. In addition to keynote lectures, the forum includes presentations of collaborative research projects between Tzu Chi University and Academia Sinica, as well as research presentations from faculty members and researchers from Tzu Chi University and the Tzu Chi Medical Foundation affiliated Hospitals. Graduate students also participate by delivering oral presentations and presenting research posters, creating valuable opportunities for young researchers to exchange ideas with leading international scholars. Through the organization of this international forum, Tzu Chi University continues to demonstrate its strong academic capacity in biomedical research while promoting global scientific collaboration and talent development. By bringing together experts from diverse disciplines, the conference aims to advance biomedical sciences and contribute to addressing global environmental and health challenges for the well-being of humanity.