National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine explained

National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine
Native Name:國家中醫藥研究所
Opening:22 October 1963
Location:Beitou, Taipei, Taiwan
Building Type:Research center
Owner:Director Su, Yi-Chang

The National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine (NRICM; ; previously: National Institute of Chinese Medicine) is a research center responsible for research, experimental and development issues of Chinese medicine. It is located in the Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan and run under the guidance of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China. It is Taiwan's largest Chinese herbal medicine research center.

History

In March 1956, the Executive Yuan passed the Chinese Medicine Educational Law Bill to set up a Chinese medicine school and establish a research organization. In 1957, the preparatory office of the Chinese Medicine Research Institute was established in Taipei. The National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine was finally established formally on 22 October 1963 under Department of Health.[1] On 23 July 2013, the institute was placed under the Ministry of Education.[2]

Directors

  1. Li, Huan-shen (1963-1979)
  2. Liu, Guo-zhu (1979-1988)
  3. Chen, Chieh-fu (1988-2004)
  4. Wu, Tsung-neng (2004)
  5. Wu, Tian-shung (2004-2007)
  6. Lee, Te-chang (2007-2009)
  7. Huang, Yi-tsau (2009-2016)
  8. Guh, Jih-Hwa (2016-2018)
  9. Chang, Fang-Rong (2018-2020)
  10. Su, Yi-Chang (2020-)

Transportation

The research center is accessible within walking distance north of Shipai Station of Taipei Metro.

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Origin and the Past History. National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, MOHW. 1 January 2021.
  2. Web site: 3 February 2017. National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine officially reformed and inaugurated today, committed to continuing Chinese medicine related research. Ministry of Health and Welfare. 1 January 2021.