UAAT International Young Visiting Scholar Program
Vendula Machackova
Teacher and Researcher
Technical University of Liberec / Faculty of Health Studies
+ Faculty of Economics
Head of Science, Research and Innovation, Regional Hospital
Liberec
Email: vendula.machackova@tul.cz
vendula.machackova@nemlib.cz
Webpage: www.tul.cz, www.nemlib.cz
Host Scholar: Dr. Jowy Tani
Hosting Department/Institution: Taipei Medical University, BioMedAccelerator TMU
Biography:
Vendula Machackova is a healthcare and pharmaceutical expert with 25 years of international experience. She is the Head of Science, Research, and Innovation at the Regional Hospital Liberec. And chairs its Scientific Committee. With a Ph.D. in Business Administration she specializes in digital healthcare, smart hospitals, and medical technology Innovation. Ahe is also a university lecturer, researcher, and a member of ACPHE under the European Commission.
Lecture [1]:
Time:1:30 pm – 4:00 pm, April 11th, 2025
Venue: TMU Shuang-Ho Campus, Biomedical Technology Building 5F
Title: Navigating the European Market: challenges & Strategies in Biotech and Medtech
Abstract:
The lecture covers a range of topics, including European regulatory requirements that primarily impact companies and healthcare innovators, such as GDPR, MDR, and the AI Act. It continues with an introduction to the portfolio of grants and programs under Horizon Europe, EIT Health, and national agencies for investment and development. Additionally, the lecture touches a bit upon cross-cultural differences among EU countries.
Lecture [2]+[3]:
Time:4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, April 30th, 2025
Venue: Biology Building, 4th floor, Biomedical Aggregator, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Tainan
Title: Cross-Cultural Challenges & Strategies in Biotech and Medtech
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm, May 1st, 2025
Venue: College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU), Taichung
Title: Overview of EU Healthcare Systems and Cross-Cultural Dynamics
Abstract:
The lecture, primarily designed for students, aims to explore the ecosystems, frameworks, and cultural diversity within EU healthcare. While it briefly addresses European regulatory requirements such as GDPR, MDR, and the AI Act, the main focus is on the differences among national healthcare systems in EU member states and the cross-cultural variations that impact healthcare delivery and preferences.