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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Proceeding
論文摘要 雲端輔助的生化科技國際研討會
International Biotechnology
Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
September 8 2012
Sponsored by
Midwest Chinese American Science amp Technology Association (MCASTA)
美中西區華人學術聯誼會
Abstract (論文摘要)
雲端輔助的生化科技國際研討會 International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
Table of Contents PAGE No
About MCASTA 1
MCASTA Trustee Board Members (董事會組織及成員) 2
Message from the Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如教授) 4
Workshop Co‐Charis 5
Call for Submission helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 6
2012 International Workshop Schedule 8
Plenary Presentation 1 Dr Frank Yin 11
Plenary Presentation 2 Mr David Sandel 13
Plenary Presentation 3 Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang 15
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar 18
2012 MCASTA Service Award 26
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop 27
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception 32
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop 53
Management of Human Resources in Biotech Technology and More 58
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet 60
Keynote Speech Commissioner Chih‐Ying Lin 61
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Registration 65
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip 71
2012 MCASTA International Workshop in the News hellip 72
International Workshop Location and Hotel map 81
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee 84
Page | 1
About MCASTA
The Midwest Chinese American Science and Technology Association (MCASTA) was
established in St Louis Missouri in 1983 The main objective of MCASTA is to provide
opportunities for scientists engineers and professionals residing in the Midwest to
Exchange scientific and technological information with fellow researchers and
professionals across the US and abroad
Encourage joint effort in research and development through the establishment of
professional networks
Promote professional excellence and understanding of the issues of common
interest to overseas Chinese
Website httpwwwmcastaorg
Contact Us
Email mcastastlgmailcom
Join MCASTA in LinkedIn network
httpwwwlinkedincompubmcasta‐mcasta37761836
Page | 2
MCASTA Trustee Board Members
(董事會組織及成員) Name Name in Chinese Email Organization
Professor DaRen Chen 陳大仁 教授 chenmewustledu Washington University in
St Louis
Professor QuoShin Chi 齊國新 教授 chimathwustledu Washington University in
St Louis
Dr Kam F Fok 霍錦福 博士 fokkamgmailcom
Professor HungGay Fung 馮鴻璣 教授 FungHmsxumsledu University of Missouri ndash St
Louis
Professor Pi‐Chi Han 韓必霽 教授 hanpumsledu University of Missouri ndash St
Louis
Professor Tuan‐Hua
David Ho
賀端華 教授 hobiology2wustledu Washington University in
St Louis
Dr K C Hou 侯光中 博士 mingtwinsaimcom
Dr Henry Huang 黃鴻志 博士 hhhuanyahoocom BF Consulting LLC
Mr Yimin Huang 黃一民 先生 tonyhuusibmcom IBM
Professor YueWern
Huang
黃郁文 教授 huangymstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Professor Jung Huang 黃榮三 教授 huangjssluedu Saint Louis University
Mrs Helena Hseu 陳海滿 女士 helenaapi800com
Professor FuHung Hsieh 謝富弘 教授 HsiehFmissouriedu University of Missouri ‐
Columbia
Professor Bih‐Ru Lea 李璧如 教授 leabimstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Page | 3
MCASTA Trustee Board Members (continued)
Name Name in Chinese Email Organization
Mr Yin Lee 李寅 先生 leeyin88sbcglobalnet MasterCard Worldwide
Mr William Li 李漢澤 先生 smartwilliamyahoocom Magnesium Elektron
North America
Professor Hongy Lin 林弘毅 教授 hongylinyahoocom Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Professor Frank Liou 劉富文 教授 lioumstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Dr Paul Pai 白璞 博士 PaulPai0273gmailcom DIEC
Professor Jung‐Tsung
Shen
沈榮俊 教授 jushengmailcom Washington University in
St Louis
Dr Hueh Shieh 謝惠生 博士 shiehousesbcglobalnet BF Consulting LLC
Professor K Tseng 曾慶忠 教授 ktsengsiueedu Southern Illinois
UniversitymdashEdwardsville
Professor JeeChing
Wang
王智清 教授 jcwangmstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Professor Chung Wong 黃仲勳 教授 wongchumsledu University of Missouri ndash St
Louis
Dr Stephen Wu 吳宏為博士 stevewu0728yahoocom Covidien
Dr Thye Yin 殷怡泰博士 heplabssbcglobalnet Heplabs
Page | 4
Massage from the Chair of International Biotechnology
Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如教授)
Please join us in St Louis for the International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing
Workshop With the Workshop goal Revolutionary Research Practical Applications world renowned
biotechnology and Cloud Computing researchers and scholars will bring revolutionary research to very
lively practical and interactive discussion and to stimulate creative thoughts to advance future research
It is our goals is to disseminate advanced academic research in a way everyone can relate and to see how
such researches affect everyonersquos daily life Join scholars and researchers from all fields to discover
practical applications of advanced biotechnologies and the impact of Cloud Computing virtual reality
data visualization mobile technologies in‐memory computing business intelligence and many more
technologies on the future of biotechnologies
There is a program for everyone Join renowned university faculty to explore education choices in higher
education with discuss career paths with successful corporate executives successful entrepreneurs or
public sector representatives meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how their research
will shape future world network with business executives business owners researchers and college
professors for everything you need to know from starting a successful business career paths and college
advice to tips of parentinghellip Everyone will get something valuables at the end of the conference
Please visit the MCASTA Annual Symposium web site often for further announcements and information
and share ideas suggestions and inquiries at mcastastlgmailcom
See you in St Louis
Bih-Ru Lea PhD
Chair International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
President Midwest Chinese American Science amp Technology Association
Department of Business amp Information Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla MO 65409
email leabimstedu
Phone 573-341-6436 FAX 573-341-4812
Page | 5
International Biotechnology Enhanced by
Cloud Computing Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華 教授)
Academicians of Academia Sinica Taiwan
Professor Department of Biology
Washington University in St Louis
One Brookings Drive
St Louis MO 63130‐4899
Phone (314) 935‐4632
Email hobiologywustled
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授)
President and CEO Mediomics
Edward Doisy Dept of Biochemistry amp Molecular Biology
Saint Louis University Medical School
St Louis MO 63104
Phone (314) 977‐9263
Email yiechangmediomicscom
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為博士)
Technical Fellow Covidien
Phone 314) 654‐8340
Email StephenWuCovidiencom
Page | 6
Call for Submission
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies to one of tracks listed
below by August 3 2012 The abstract should be 500 words or less and should
be submitted directly to the track chair of the proper track All submissions are subject
to peer review and acceptance notices will be communicated to researchers by August
17 2012
Conference Location
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Call for SubmissionsNominationsParticipations
Please join us in St Louis for the International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud
Computing Workshop and 2012 MCASTA Symposium Following the success of
previous symposiums we plan to continue with a mix of traditional MCASTA
activities and some new events
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies using the Abstract
Submission Form provided below to one of tracks listed below by August 3 2012
Download Abstract Submission Form copy and paste the following link to a web
browser
httpsdocsgooglecomfiled0B‐Jx0F0ACeROM0Z1NjlXemJwTGseditpli=1
The abstract submission should follow requirements listed below
1 The abstract should be 500 words or less
2 The abstract file should be in Microsoft Word format and file name should follow
the format of TrackNumber_AuthorLastName_AuthorFirstNamedoc (eg
107_Smith_Marydoc)
3 The abstract should be submitted via email with a subject line ldquoTrackNumber
AuthorFirstName AuthorLastNamerdquo (eg 107 Mary Smith) to BOTH the track chair
of a proper track and to mcastastlgmailcom
Page | 7
All submissions are subject to peer review and acceptance notice will be
communicated to researchers by August 17 2012
Tracks and Track Chairs
Biomedical and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Stephen Wu (stevewu0728yahoocom)
o Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information
systems and their applications in leveraging Cloud Computing are
welcome
Young Scholars Poster Presentation (NEW)
Mr Ying Chau (Allen) Liu (yl6pcmstedu) and
Mr David Lee (DLEEDOMwustledu)
o The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track is a great opportunity for
college and graduate students to present their research and receive
feedback from field experts and a diverse audiences
o Faculty advisors are encouraged to nominate their students to present
their research
Biofuel and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (hobiology2wustledu)
o Biofuel researchers are encouraged to submit their studies and
cases Special emphasis will be given to studies and cases that apply
cloud computing to biofuel research
Lifersquos three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship
(人生三決擇 學業 就業 創業) (NEW)
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (leabimstedu)
o A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate
executives public agency leaders and business owners discuss key issues
facing parents and students in making school choices and career
decisions and in starting a business
o Anyone who is interested in these topics are encouraged to join the panel
discussions
Page | 8
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Schedule
830‐900 Lobby Registration
900‐905 Opening Remarks
Director General Jack JC Yang Kansas City TECO
905‐910 Welcoming Remarks
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea President MCASTA
910 ‐940 Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
940 ‐ 1010 Plenary Presentation 2
Where Community Challenges and Technical Opportunity Meet
Mr David Sandel (Kansas City Cloud and Smart City Initiative St Louis U‐Loop
Media Hub Initiative)
1010 ‐1015 Program Overview
1020 ‐1030 Break
1030 ‐ 1200
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Stephen Wu (Track chair Covidien)
Dr Da‐Ren Chen (陳大仁教授) Washington University
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) Mediomics LLC
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授) Washington University Dr Nathan Chen (陳慶能教授) 台灣中山大學
1200 ‐200
Posters Showcase and Reception (View proposal amp layout in Appendix 2)
Ying Chau (Allen) Liu and David Lee (Track Chairs)
Biotechnology Company showcase
Emerging Scholarsstudent poster presentations
Faculty QampA service for parents and general public note 1
200 ‐ 210 Break
210 ‐ 230 Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang (王兆麟教授) 台大生醫所所長
Page | 9
230 ‐ 400
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) (Track Chair Mediomics LLC)
Dr Su‐Shing Chen (陳樹新教授 University of Florida) Dr Frank Lee (李宁 IBM) Panelists Dr George Wu Ms Violet Li Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang Dr Nathan
Chen Dr Da‐Ren Chen Dr Su‐Shing Chen
400 ‐ 430 Networking and Coffee Break
430 ‐ 600
Management of Human Resources in Biotech Technology and morehellip (Lifersquos
three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship 人 生 三 決 擇
學業 就業 創業)
Facilitator Dr Stephen Wu
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士)
Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
(public sector)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 Art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development
MasterCard (Corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Director Culture Division TECO‐Houston
600 ndash 720 Networking and Dinner
720 ‐ 800 Plenary Presentation 4
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
800 ndash 820 MCASTA Award Ceremony (Chair Dr Kam Fok)
Young Scholars Service Awards Outstanding Scholars
820 900 Performances (Chairs Mr Yin Lee amp Dr Henry Huang)
Page | 10
International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
(雲端輔助的生化科技國際研討會)
Saturday September 8 2012 (將在 2012 年 9 月 8 日 (週六) 召開年會)
REGISTRATION AND LUNCH RECEPTION ARE FREE Conference web site httpwwwmcastaorg2012-mcasta-annual-conference
a Program Theme Revolutionary research practical applications
b Conference Lunch Reception and Dinner Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (maps)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
There is a program for everyone (details)hellip
Keynote and Plenary Speakers (details)
o Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
o Dr Jaw-Lin Wang (王兆麟所長 ) Biomedical Graduate School National Taiwan
University
o Mr David Sandel Sandel amp Associates
o Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin Taipei City Department of Transportation
Come and meet 2012 Outstanding Scholars Dr Ping Wang amp Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh and Service
Award Winner Dr K C Hou
World renowned biotechnology and cloud computing researchers and scholars will bring
revolutionary research to very lively practical and interactive discussion and stimulate
creative thoughts Everyone is cordially invited to learn something new at this workshop
(workshop description program schedule)
The Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Lunch Reception provides
a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how
their research will shape the world in the future (Young Scholars list) and to network with business
executives business owners researchers and college professors for everything you need to know
from starting a successful business career paths and college advice (Program description
schedule)
Page | 11
2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授)
Department Chair and Professor
Stephen F and Camilla T Brauer Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Dr Yin is a founding fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological
Engineering and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers He has
recently served as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society editor‐in‐chief of
the ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering and a member of the national
advisory council of the National Institute of Biological Imaging and Bioengineering
Additionally he is a member of numerous academic and industrial advisory boards
Dr Yin came to Washington University from the Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine to lead the biomedical engineering department in 1997 From 1978‐1997
at Johns Hopkins he had appointments in medicine (cardiology) physiology and
biomedical engineering departments
Dr Yins research interests encompass soft tissue biomechanics cell mechanics and
hemodynamics Currently his research work involves determining how cells respond
morphologically functionally and genetically to various mechanical stimuli Dr Yin
also utilizes nanoindentation with atomic force microscopy to determine the dynamic
mechanical properties of cell and sub cellular constituents This research has
applications to cancer as well as tissue healing and remodeling
Page | 12
Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin NAME(CHINESE) 殷起彭 (ENGLISH) Frank Yin
ORGANIZATION Washington University‐ Dept of Biomedical Engineering
POSITIONTITLE Professor and chairman
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 1097
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yinbiomedwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐6164 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ndash CURRENT AND FUTURE
ABSTRACT
In this talk I will provide a brief overview of the state of biomedical engineering education
and research ‐ using Washington Universityrsquos department as a model The main focus will
be to provide some insight into current research by our faculty as well as a prediction
about future directions
Page | 13
2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Mr David Sandel
Sandel amp Associates
Mr Sandel is an accomplished leader and technology executive focused on the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems which create business research
education and high value job opportunities through the use of sustainable Smart City
economic development solutions
Mr Sandel is also an experienced market leader having significant business
development tax policy and contractual experience in the public and private sectors
including higher education K‐12 public safety healthcare energy management
financial municipal government municipal utilities and service provider Internet
infrastructure
Mr Sandel is the founder of the Gigabit City Summit and currently serves as
President of Sandel amp Associates He is also a principal advisor to the mayorrsquos Bi‐state
Innovation Team for the Kansas City Google Fiber initiative As president of the St
Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative David was appointed by local governments to
oversee the economic development of the St Louis Metropolitan Internet ‐ the first
appointment of its kind in the United States He was also president and founder of
NetLabs Inc (Datotel) He is a recognized Smart City master planner and leader in the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems and sustainable metropolitan
internet infrastructure
Mr Sandel received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from
Washington University in St Louis where he also attended graduate school He has
also served on a variety of entrepreneurial non‐profit and regional planning boards
as well as on state and local government councils
Page | 14
Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
Page | 15
2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
Page | 16
王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
Page | 18
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
Page | 19
Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
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他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
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alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Abstract (論文摘要)
雲端輔助的生化科技國際研討會 International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
Table of Contents PAGE No
About MCASTA 1
MCASTA Trustee Board Members (董事會組織及成員) 2
Message from the Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如教授) 4
Workshop Co‐Charis 5
Call for Submission helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 6
2012 International Workshop Schedule 8
Plenary Presentation 1 Dr Frank Yin 11
Plenary Presentation 2 Mr David Sandel 13
Plenary Presentation 3 Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang 15
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar 18
2012 MCASTA Service Award 26
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop 27
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception 32
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop 53
Management of Human Resources in Biotech Technology and More 58
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet 60
Keynote Speech Commissioner Chih‐Ying Lin 61
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Registration 65
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip 71
2012 MCASTA International Workshop in the News hellip 72
International Workshop Location and Hotel map 81
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee 84
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About MCASTA
The Midwest Chinese American Science and Technology Association (MCASTA) was
established in St Louis Missouri in 1983 The main objective of MCASTA is to provide
opportunities for scientists engineers and professionals residing in the Midwest to
Exchange scientific and technological information with fellow researchers and
professionals across the US and abroad
Encourage joint effort in research and development through the establishment of
professional networks
Promote professional excellence and understanding of the issues of common
interest to overseas Chinese
Website httpwwwmcastaorg
Contact Us
Email mcastastlgmailcom
Join MCASTA in LinkedIn network
httpwwwlinkedincompubmcasta‐mcasta37761836
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MCASTA Trustee Board Members
(董事會組織及成員) Name Name in Chinese Email Organization
Professor DaRen Chen 陳大仁 教授 chenmewustledu Washington University in
St Louis
Professor QuoShin Chi 齊國新 教授 chimathwustledu Washington University in
St Louis
Dr Kam F Fok 霍錦福 博士 fokkamgmailcom
Professor HungGay Fung 馮鴻璣 教授 FungHmsxumsledu University of Missouri ndash St
Louis
Professor Pi‐Chi Han 韓必霽 教授 hanpumsledu University of Missouri ndash St
Louis
Professor Tuan‐Hua
David Ho
賀端華 教授 hobiology2wustledu Washington University in
St Louis
Dr K C Hou 侯光中 博士 mingtwinsaimcom
Dr Henry Huang 黃鴻志 博士 hhhuanyahoocom BF Consulting LLC
Mr Yimin Huang 黃一民 先生 tonyhuusibmcom IBM
Professor YueWern
Huang
黃郁文 教授 huangymstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Professor Jung Huang 黃榮三 教授 huangjssluedu Saint Louis University
Mrs Helena Hseu 陳海滿 女士 helenaapi800com
Professor FuHung Hsieh 謝富弘 教授 HsiehFmissouriedu University of Missouri ‐
Columbia
Professor Bih‐Ru Lea 李璧如 教授 leabimstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
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MCASTA Trustee Board Members (continued)
Name Name in Chinese Email Organization
Mr Yin Lee 李寅 先生 leeyin88sbcglobalnet MasterCard Worldwide
Mr William Li 李漢澤 先生 smartwilliamyahoocom Magnesium Elektron
North America
Professor Hongy Lin 林弘毅 教授 hongylinyahoocom Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Professor Frank Liou 劉富文 教授 lioumstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Dr Paul Pai 白璞 博士 PaulPai0273gmailcom DIEC
Professor Jung‐Tsung
Shen
沈榮俊 教授 jushengmailcom Washington University in
St Louis
Dr Hueh Shieh 謝惠生 博士 shiehousesbcglobalnet BF Consulting LLC
Professor K Tseng 曾慶忠 教授 ktsengsiueedu Southern Illinois
UniversitymdashEdwardsville
Professor JeeChing
Wang
王智清 教授 jcwangmstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Professor Chung Wong 黃仲勳 教授 wongchumsledu University of Missouri ndash St
Louis
Dr Stephen Wu 吳宏為博士 stevewu0728yahoocom Covidien
Dr Thye Yin 殷怡泰博士 heplabssbcglobalnet Heplabs
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Massage from the Chair of International Biotechnology
Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如教授)
Please join us in St Louis for the International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing
Workshop With the Workshop goal Revolutionary Research Practical Applications world renowned
biotechnology and Cloud Computing researchers and scholars will bring revolutionary research to very
lively practical and interactive discussion and to stimulate creative thoughts to advance future research
It is our goals is to disseminate advanced academic research in a way everyone can relate and to see how
such researches affect everyonersquos daily life Join scholars and researchers from all fields to discover
practical applications of advanced biotechnologies and the impact of Cloud Computing virtual reality
data visualization mobile technologies in‐memory computing business intelligence and many more
technologies on the future of biotechnologies
There is a program for everyone Join renowned university faculty to explore education choices in higher
education with discuss career paths with successful corporate executives successful entrepreneurs or
public sector representatives meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how their research
will shape future world network with business executives business owners researchers and college
professors for everything you need to know from starting a successful business career paths and college
advice to tips of parentinghellip Everyone will get something valuables at the end of the conference
Please visit the MCASTA Annual Symposium web site often for further announcements and information
and share ideas suggestions and inquiries at mcastastlgmailcom
See you in St Louis
Bih-Ru Lea PhD
Chair International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
President Midwest Chinese American Science amp Technology Association
Department of Business amp Information Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla MO 65409
email leabimstedu
Phone 573-341-6436 FAX 573-341-4812
Page | 5
International Biotechnology Enhanced by
Cloud Computing Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華 教授)
Academicians of Academia Sinica Taiwan
Professor Department of Biology
Washington University in St Louis
One Brookings Drive
St Louis MO 63130‐4899
Phone (314) 935‐4632
Email hobiologywustled
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授)
President and CEO Mediomics
Edward Doisy Dept of Biochemistry amp Molecular Biology
Saint Louis University Medical School
St Louis MO 63104
Phone (314) 977‐9263
Email yiechangmediomicscom
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為博士)
Technical Fellow Covidien
Phone 314) 654‐8340
Email StephenWuCovidiencom
Page | 6
Call for Submission
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies to one of tracks listed
below by August 3 2012 The abstract should be 500 words or less and should
be submitted directly to the track chair of the proper track All submissions are subject
to peer review and acceptance notices will be communicated to researchers by August
17 2012
Conference Location
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Call for SubmissionsNominationsParticipations
Please join us in St Louis for the International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud
Computing Workshop and 2012 MCASTA Symposium Following the success of
previous symposiums we plan to continue with a mix of traditional MCASTA
activities and some new events
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies using the Abstract
Submission Form provided below to one of tracks listed below by August 3 2012
Download Abstract Submission Form copy and paste the following link to a web
browser
httpsdocsgooglecomfiled0B‐Jx0F0ACeROM0Z1NjlXemJwTGseditpli=1
The abstract submission should follow requirements listed below
1 The abstract should be 500 words or less
2 The abstract file should be in Microsoft Word format and file name should follow
the format of TrackNumber_AuthorLastName_AuthorFirstNamedoc (eg
107_Smith_Marydoc)
3 The abstract should be submitted via email with a subject line ldquoTrackNumber
AuthorFirstName AuthorLastNamerdquo (eg 107 Mary Smith) to BOTH the track chair
of a proper track and to mcastastlgmailcom
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All submissions are subject to peer review and acceptance notice will be
communicated to researchers by August 17 2012
Tracks and Track Chairs
Biomedical and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Stephen Wu (stevewu0728yahoocom)
o Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information
systems and their applications in leveraging Cloud Computing are
welcome
Young Scholars Poster Presentation (NEW)
Mr Ying Chau (Allen) Liu (yl6pcmstedu) and
Mr David Lee (DLEEDOMwustledu)
o The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track is a great opportunity for
college and graduate students to present their research and receive
feedback from field experts and a diverse audiences
o Faculty advisors are encouraged to nominate their students to present
their research
Biofuel and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (hobiology2wustledu)
o Biofuel researchers are encouraged to submit their studies and
cases Special emphasis will be given to studies and cases that apply
cloud computing to biofuel research
Lifersquos three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship
(人生三決擇 學業 就業 創業) (NEW)
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (leabimstedu)
o A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate
executives public agency leaders and business owners discuss key issues
facing parents and students in making school choices and career
decisions and in starting a business
o Anyone who is interested in these topics are encouraged to join the panel
discussions
Page | 8
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Schedule
830‐900 Lobby Registration
900‐905 Opening Remarks
Director General Jack JC Yang Kansas City TECO
905‐910 Welcoming Remarks
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea President MCASTA
910 ‐940 Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
940 ‐ 1010 Plenary Presentation 2
Where Community Challenges and Technical Opportunity Meet
Mr David Sandel (Kansas City Cloud and Smart City Initiative St Louis U‐Loop
Media Hub Initiative)
1010 ‐1015 Program Overview
1020 ‐1030 Break
1030 ‐ 1200
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Stephen Wu (Track chair Covidien)
Dr Da‐Ren Chen (陳大仁教授) Washington University
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) Mediomics LLC
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授) Washington University Dr Nathan Chen (陳慶能教授) 台灣中山大學
1200 ‐200
Posters Showcase and Reception (View proposal amp layout in Appendix 2)
Ying Chau (Allen) Liu and David Lee (Track Chairs)
Biotechnology Company showcase
Emerging Scholarsstudent poster presentations
Faculty QampA service for parents and general public note 1
200 ‐ 210 Break
210 ‐ 230 Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang (王兆麟教授) 台大生醫所所長
Page | 9
230 ‐ 400
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) (Track Chair Mediomics LLC)
Dr Su‐Shing Chen (陳樹新教授 University of Florida) Dr Frank Lee (李宁 IBM) Panelists Dr George Wu Ms Violet Li Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang Dr Nathan
Chen Dr Da‐Ren Chen Dr Su‐Shing Chen
400 ‐ 430 Networking and Coffee Break
430 ‐ 600
Management of Human Resources in Biotech Technology and morehellip (Lifersquos
three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship 人 生 三 決 擇
學業 就業 創業)
Facilitator Dr Stephen Wu
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士)
Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
(public sector)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 Art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development
MasterCard (Corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Director Culture Division TECO‐Houston
600 ndash 720 Networking and Dinner
720 ‐ 800 Plenary Presentation 4
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
800 ndash 820 MCASTA Award Ceremony (Chair Dr Kam Fok)
Young Scholars Service Awards Outstanding Scholars
820 900 Performances (Chairs Mr Yin Lee amp Dr Henry Huang)
Page | 10
International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
(雲端輔助的生化科技國際研討會)
Saturday September 8 2012 (將在 2012 年 9 月 8 日 (週六) 召開年會)
REGISTRATION AND LUNCH RECEPTION ARE FREE Conference web site httpwwwmcastaorg2012-mcasta-annual-conference
a Program Theme Revolutionary research practical applications
b Conference Lunch Reception and Dinner Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (maps)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
There is a program for everyone (details)hellip
Keynote and Plenary Speakers (details)
o Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
o Dr Jaw-Lin Wang (王兆麟所長 ) Biomedical Graduate School National Taiwan
University
o Mr David Sandel Sandel amp Associates
o Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin Taipei City Department of Transportation
Come and meet 2012 Outstanding Scholars Dr Ping Wang amp Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh and Service
Award Winner Dr K C Hou
World renowned biotechnology and cloud computing researchers and scholars will bring
revolutionary research to very lively practical and interactive discussion and stimulate
creative thoughts Everyone is cordially invited to learn something new at this workshop
(workshop description program schedule)
The Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Lunch Reception provides
a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how
their research will shape the world in the future (Young Scholars list) and to network with business
executives business owners researchers and college professors for everything you need to know
from starting a successful business career paths and college advice (Program description
schedule)
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授)
Department Chair and Professor
Stephen F and Camilla T Brauer Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Dr Yin is a founding fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological
Engineering and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers He has
recently served as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society editor‐in‐chief of
the ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering and a member of the national
advisory council of the National Institute of Biological Imaging and Bioengineering
Additionally he is a member of numerous academic and industrial advisory boards
Dr Yin came to Washington University from the Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine to lead the biomedical engineering department in 1997 From 1978‐1997
at Johns Hopkins he had appointments in medicine (cardiology) physiology and
biomedical engineering departments
Dr Yins research interests encompass soft tissue biomechanics cell mechanics and
hemodynamics Currently his research work involves determining how cells respond
morphologically functionally and genetically to various mechanical stimuli Dr Yin
also utilizes nanoindentation with atomic force microscopy to determine the dynamic
mechanical properties of cell and sub cellular constituents This research has
applications to cancer as well as tissue healing and remodeling
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Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin NAME(CHINESE) 殷起彭 (ENGLISH) Frank Yin
ORGANIZATION Washington University‐ Dept of Biomedical Engineering
POSITIONTITLE Professor and chairman
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 1097
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yinbiomedwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐6164 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ndash CURRENT AND FUTURE
ABSTRACT
In this talk I will provide a brief overview of the state of biomedical engineering education
and research ‐ using Washington Universityrsquos department as a model The main focus will
be to provide some insight into current research by our faculty as well as a prediction
about future directions
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Mr David Sandel
Sandel amp Associates
Mr Sandel is an accomplished leader and technology executive focused on the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems which create business research
education and high value job opportunities through the use of sustainable Smart City
economic development solutions
Mr Sandel is also an experienced market leader having significant business
development tax policy and contractual experience in the public and private sectors
including higher education K‐12 public safety healthcare energy management
financial municipal government municipal utilities and service provider Internet
infrastructure
Mr Sandel is the founder of the Gigabit City Summit and currently serves as
President of Sandel amp Associates He is also a principal advisor to the mayorrsquos Bi‐state
Innovation Team for the Kansas City Google Fiber initiative As president of the St
Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative David was appointed by local governments to
oversee the economic development of the St Louis Metropolitan Internet ‐ the first
appointment of its kind in the United States He was also president and founder of
NetLabs Inc (Datotel) He is a recognized Smart City master planner and leader in the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems and sustainable metropolitan
internet infrastructure
Mr Sandel received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from
Washington University in St Louis where he also attended graduate school He has
also served on a variety of entrepreneurial non‐profit and regional planning boards
as well as on state and local government councils
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Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
Page | 16
王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
Page | 19
Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
Page | 21
他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
Page | 22
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
Page | 23
alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
Page | 24
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
Page | 25
的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
Page | 26
2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 28
NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
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NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
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NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
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surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 1
About MCASTA
The Midwest Chinese American Science and Technology Association (MCASTA) was
established in St Louis Missouri in 1983 The main objective of MCASTA is to provide
opportunities for scientists engineers and professionals residing in the Midwest to
Exchange scientific and technological information with fellow researchers and
professionals across the US and abroad
Encourage joint effort in research and development through the establishment of
professional networks
Promote professional excellence and understanding of the issues of common
interest to overseas Chinese
Website httpwwwmcastaorg
Contact Us
Email mcastastlgmailcom
Join MCASTA in LinkedIn network
httpwwwlinkedincompubmcasta‐mcasta37761836
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MCASTA Trustee Board Members
(董事會組織及成員) Name Name in Chinese Email Organization
Professor DaRen Chen 陳大仁 教授 chenmewustledu Washington University in
St Louis
Professor QuoShin Chi 齊國新 教授 chimathwustledu Washington University in
St Louis
Dr Kam F Fok 霍錦福 博士 fokkamgmailcom
Professor HungGay Fung 馮鴻璣 教授 FungHmsxumsledu University of Missouri ndash St
Louis
Professor Pi‐Chi Han 韓必霽 教授 hanpumsledu University of Missouri ndash St
Louis
Professor Tuan‐Hua
David Ho
賀端華 教授 hobiology2wustledu Washington University in
St Louis
Dr K C Hou 侯光中 博士 mingtwinsaimcom
Dr Henry Huang 黃鴻志 博士 hhhuanyahoocom BF Consulting LLC
Mr Yimin Huang 黃一民 先生 tonyhuusibmcom IBM
Professor YueWern
Huang
黃郁文 教授 huangymstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Professor Jung Huang 黃榮三 教授 huangjssluedu Saint Louis University
Mrs Helena Hseu 陳海滿 女士 helenaapi800com
Professor FuHung Hsieh 謝富弘 教授 HsiehFmissouriedu University of Missouri ‐
Columbia
Professor Bih‐Ru Lea 李璧如 教授 leabimstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Page | 3
MCASTA Trustee Board Members (continued)
Name Name in Chinese Email Organization
Mr Yin Lee 李寅 先生 leeyin88sbcglobalnet MasterCard Worldwide
Mr William Li 李漢澤 先生 smartwilliamyahoocom Magnesium Elektron
North America
Professor Hongy Lin 林弘毅 教授 hongylinyahoocom Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Professor Frank Liou 劉富文 教授 lioumstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Dr Paul Pai 白璞 博士 PaulPai0273gmailcom DIEC
Professor Jung‐Tsung
Shen
沈榮俊 教授 jushengmailcom Washington University in
St Louis
Dr Hueh Shieh 謝惠生 博士 shiehousesbcglobalnet BF Consulting LLC
Professor K Tseng 曾慶忠 教授 ktsengsiueedu Southern Illinois
UniversitymdashEdwardsville
Professor JeeChing
Wang
王智清 教授 jcwangmstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Professor Chung Wong 黃仲勳 教授 wongchumsledu University of Missouri ndash St
Louis
Dr Stephen Wu 吳宏為博士 stevewu0728yahoocom Covidien
Dr Thye Yin 殷怡泰博士 heplabssbcglobalnet Heplabs
Page | 4
Massage from the Chair of International Biotechnology
Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如教授)
Please join us in St Louis for the International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing
Workshop With the Workshop goal Revolutionary Research Practical Applications world renowned
biotechnology and Cloud Computing researchers and scholars will bring revolutionary research to very
lively practical and interactive discussion and to stimulate creative thoughts to advance future research
It is our goals is to disseminate advanced academic research in a way everyone can relate and to see how
such researches affect everyonersquos daily life Join scholars and researchers from all fields to discover
practical applications of advanced biotechnologies and the impact of Cloud Computing virtual reality
data visualization mobile technologies in‐memory computing business intelligence and many more
technologies on the future of biotechnologies
There is a program for everyone Join renowned university faculty to explore education choices in higher
education with discuss career paths with successful corporate executives successful entrepreneurs or
public sector representatives meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how their research
will shape future world network with business executives business owners researchers and college
professors for everything you need to know from starting a successful business career paths and college
advice to tips of parentinghellip Everyone will get something valuables at the end of the conference
Please visit the MCASTA Annual Symposium web site often for further announcements and information
and share ideas suggestions and inquiries at mcastastlgmailcom
See you in St Louis
Bih-Ru Lea PhD
Chair International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
President Midwest Chinese American Science amp Technology Association
Department of Business amp Information Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla MO 65409
email leabimstedu
Phone 573-341-6436 FAX 573-341-4812
Page | 5
International Biotechnology Enhanced by
Cloud Computing Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華 教授)
Academicians of Academia Sinica Taiwan
Professor Department of Biology
Washington University in St Louis
One Brookings Drive
St Louis MO 63130‐4899
Phone (314) 935‐4632
Email hobiologywustled
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授)
President and CEO Mediomics
Edward Doisy Dept of Biochemistry amp Molecular Biology
Saint Louis University Medical School
St Louis MO 63104
Phone (314) 977‐9263
Email yiechangmediomicscom
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為博士)
Technical Fellow Covidien
Phone 314) 654‐8340
Email StephenWuCovidiencom
Page | 6
Call for Submission
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies to one of tracks listed
below by August 3 2012 The abstract should be 500 words or less and should
be submitted directly to the track chair of the proper track All submissions are subject
to peer review and acceptance notices will be communicated to researchers by August
17 2012
Conference Location
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Call for SubmissionsNominationsParticipations
Please join us in St Louis for the International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud
Computing Workshop and 2012 MCASTA Symposium Following the success of
previous symposiums we plan to continue with a mix of traditional MCASTA
activities and some new events
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies using the Abstract
Submission Form provided below to one of tracks listed below by August 3 2012
Download Abstract Submission Form copy and paste the following link to a web
browser
httpsdocsgooglecomfiled0B‐Jx0F0ACeROM0Z1NjlXemJwTGseditpli=1
The abstract submission should follow requirements listed below
1 The abstract should be 500 words or less
2 The abstract file should be in Microsoft Word format and file name should follow
the format of TrackNumber_AuthorLastName_AuthorFirstNamedoc (eg
107_Smith_Marydoc)
3 The abstract should be submitted via email with a subject line ldquoTrackNumber
AuthorFirstName AuthorLastNamerdquo (eg 107 Mary Smith) to BOTH the track chair
of a proper track and to mcastastlgmailcom
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All submissions are subject to peer review and acceptance notice will be
communicated to researchers by August 17 2012
Tracks and Track Chairs
Biomedical and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Stephen Wu (stevewu0728yahoocom)
o Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information
systems and their applications in leveraging Cloud Computing are
welcome
Young Scholars Poster Presentation (NEW)
Mr Ying Chau (Allen) Liu (yl6pcmstedu) and
Mr David Lee (DLEEDOMwustledu)
o The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track is a great opportunity for
college and graduate students to present their research and receive
feedback from field experts and a diverse audiences
o Faculty advisors are encouraged to nominate their students to present
their research
Biofuel and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (hobiology2wustledu)
o Biofuel researchers are encouraged to submit their studies and
cases Special emphasis will be given to studies and cases that apply
cloud computing to biofuel research
Lifersquos three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship
(人生三決擇 學業 就業 創業) (NEW)
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (leabimstedu)
o A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate
executives public agency leaders and business owners discuss key issues
facing parents and students in making school choices and career
decisions and in starting a business
o Anyone who is interested in these topics are encouraged to join the panel
discussions
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Schedule
830‐900 Lobby Registration
900‐905 Opening Remarks
Director General Jack JC Yang Kansas City TECO
905‐910 Welcoming Remarks
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea President MCASTA
910 ‐940 Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
940 ‐ 1010 Plenary Presentation 2
Where Community Challenges and Technical Opportunity Meet
Mr David Sandel (Kansas City Cloud and Smart City Initiative St Louis U‐Loop
Media Hub Initiative)
1010 ‐1015 Program Overview
1020 ‐1030 Break
1030 ‐ 1200
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Stephen Wu (Track chair Covidien)
Dr Da‐Ren Chen (陳大仁教授) Washington University
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) Mediomics LLC
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授) Washington University Dr Nathan Chen (陳慶能教授) 台灣中山大學
1200 ‐200
Posters Showcase and Reception (View proposal amp layout in Appendix 2)
Ying Chau (Allen) Liu and David Lee (Track Chairs)
Biotechnology Company showcase
Emerging Scholarsstudent poster presentations
Faculty QampA service for parents and general public note 1
200 ‐ 210 Break
210 ‐ 230 Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang (王兆麟教授) 台大生醫所所長
Page | 9
230 ‐ 400
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) (Track Chair Mediomics LLC)
Dr Su‐Shing Chen (陳樹新教授 University of Florida) Dr Frank Lee (李宁 IBM) Panelists Dr George Wu Ms Violet Li Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang Dr Nathan
Chen Dr Da‐Ren Chen Dr Su‐Shing Chen
400 ‐ 430 Networking and Coffee Break
430 ‐ 600
Management of Human Resources in Biotech Technology and morehellip (Lifersquos
three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship 人 生 三 決 擇
學業 就業 創業)
Facilitator Dr Stephen Wu
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士)
Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
(public sector)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 Art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development
MasterCard (Corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Director Culture Division TECO‐Houston
600 ndash 720 Networking and Dinner
720 ‐ 800 Plenary Presentation 4
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
800 ndash 820 MCASTA Award Ceremony (Chair Dr Kam Fok)
Young Scholars Service Awards Outstanding Scholars
820 900 Performances (Chairs Mr Yin Lee amp Dr Henry Huang)
Page | 10
International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
(雲端輔助的生化科技國際研討會)
Saturday September 8 2012 (將在 2012 年 9 月 8 日 (週六) 召開年會)
REGISTRATION AND LUNCH RECEPTION ARE FREE Conference web site httpwwwmcastaorg2012-mcasta-annual-conference
a Program Theme Revolutionary research practical applications
b Conference Lunch Reception and Dinner Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (maps)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
There is a program for everyone (details)hellip
Keynote and Plenary Speakers (details)
o Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
o Dr Jaw-Lin Wang (王兆麟所長 ) Biomedical Graduate School National Taiwan
University
o Mr David Sandel Sandel amp Associates
o Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin Taipei City Department of Transportation
Come and meet 2012 Outstanding Scholars Dr Ping Wang amp Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh and Service
Award Winner Dr K C Hou
World renowned biotechnology and cloud computing researchers and scholars will bring
revolutionary research to very lively practical and interactive discussion and stimulate
creative thoughts Everyone is cordially invited to learn something new at this workshop
(workshop description program schedule)
The Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Lunch Reception provides
a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how
their research will shape the world in the future (Young Scholars list) and to network with business
executives business owners researchers and college professors for everything you need to know
from starting a successful business career paths and college advice (Program description
schedule)
Page | 11
2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授)
Department Chair and Professor
Stephen F and Camilla T Brauer Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Dr Yin is a founding fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological
Engineering and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers He has
recently served as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society editor‐in‐chief of
the ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering and a member of the national
advisory council of the National Institute of Biological Imaging and Bioengineering
Additionally he is a member of numerous academic and industrial advisory boards
Dr Yin came to Washington University from the Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine to lead the biomedical engineering department in 1997 From 1978‐1997
at Johns Hopkins he had appointments in medicine (cardiology) physiology and
biomedical engineering departments
Dr Yins research interests encompass soft tissue biomechanics cell mechanics and
hemodynamics Currently his research work involves determining how cells respond
morphologically functionally and genetically to various mechanical stimuli Dr Yin
also utilizes nanoindentation with atomic force microscopy to determine the dynamic
mechanical properties of cell and sub cellular constituents This research has
applications to cancer as well as tissue healing and remodeling
Page | 12
Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin NAME(CHINESE) 殷起彭 (ENGLISH) Frank Yin
ORGANIZATION Washington University‐ Dept of Biomedical Engineering
POSITIONTITLE Professor and chairman
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 1097
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yinbiomedwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐6164 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ndash CURRENT AND FUTURE
ABSTRACT
In this talk I will provide a brief overview of the state of biomedical engineering education
and research ‐ using Washington Universityrsquos department as a model The main focus will
be to provide some insight into current research by our faculty as well as a prediction
about future directions
Page | 13
2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Mr David Sandel
Sandel amp Associates
Mr Sandel is an accomplished leader and technology executive focused on the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems which create business research
education and high value job opportunities through the use of sustainable Smart City
economic development solutions
Mr Sandel is also an experienced market leader having significant business
development tax policy and contractual experience in the public and private sectors
including higher education K‐12 public safety healthcare energy management
financial municipal government municipal utilities and service provider Internet
infrastructure
Mr Sandel is the founder of the Gigabit City Summit and currently serves as
President of Sandel amp Associates He is also a principal advisor to the mayorrsquos Bi‐state
Innovation Team for the Kansas City Google Fiber initiative As president of the St
Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative David was appointed by local governments to
oversee the economic development of the St Louis Metropolitan Internet ‐ the first
appointment of its kind in the United States He was also president and founder of
NetLabs Inc (Datotel) He is a recognized Smart City master planner and leader in the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems and sustainable metropolitan
internet infrastructure
Mr Sandel received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from
Washington University in St Louis where he also attended graduate school He has
also served on a variety of entrepreneurial non‐profit and regional planning boards
as well as on state and local government councils
Page | 14
Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
Page | 15
2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
Page | 16
王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
Page | 18
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
Page | 19
Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
Page | 21
他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
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alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
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NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
Page | 40
The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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MCASTA Trustee Board Members
(董事會組織及成員) Name Name in Chinese Email Organization
Professor DaRen Chen 陳大仁 教授 chenmewustledu Washington University in
St Louis
Professor QuoShin Chi 齊國新 教授 chimathwustledu Washington University in
St Louis
Dr Kam F Fok 霍錦福 博士 fokkamgmailcom
Professor HungGay Fung 馮鴻璣 教授 FungHmsxumsledu University of Missouri ndash St
Louis
Professor Pi‐Chi Han 韓必霽 教授 hanpumsledu University of Missouri ndash St
Louis
Professor Tuan‐Hua
David Ho
賀端華 教授 hobiology2wustledu Washington University in
St Louis
Dr K C Hou 侯光中 博士 mingtwinsaimcom
Dr Henry Huang 黃鴻志 博士 hhhuanyahoocom BF Consulting LLC
Mr Yimin Huang 黃一民 先生 tonyhuusibmcom IBM
Professor YueWern
Huang
黃郁文 教授 huangymstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Professor Jung Huang 黃榮三 教授 huangjssluedu Saint Louis University
Mrs Helena Hseu 陳海滿 女士 helenaapi800com
Professor FuHung Hsieh 謝富弘 教授 HsiehFmissouriedu University of Missouri ‐
Columbia
Professor Bih‐Ru Lea 李璧如 教授 leabimstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
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MCASTA Trustee Board Members (continued)
Name Name in Chinese Email Organization
Mr Yin Lee 李寅 先生 leeyin88sbcglobalnet MasterCard Worldwide
Mr William Li 李漢澤 先生 smartwilliamyahoocom Magnesium Elektron
North America
Professor Hongy Lin 林弘毅 教授 hongylinyahoocom Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Professor Frank Liou 劉富文 教授 lioumstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Dr Paul Pai 白璞 博士 PaulPai0273gmailcom DIEC
Professor Jung‐Tsung
Shen
沈榮俊 教授 jushengmailcom Washington University in
St Louis
Dr Hueh Shieh 謝惠生 博士 shiehousesbcglobalnet BF Consulting LLC
Professor K Tseng 曾慶忠 教授 ktsengsiueedu Southern Illinois
UniversitymdashEdwardsville
Professor JeeChing
Wang
王智清 教授 jcwangmstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Professor Chung Wong 黃仲勳 教授 wongchumsledu University of Missouri ndash St
Louis
Dr Stephen Wu 吳宏為博士 stevewu0728yahoocom Covidien
Dr Thye Yin 殷怡泰博士 heplabssbcglobalnet Heplabs
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Massage from the Chair of International Biotechnology
Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如教授)
Please join us in St Louis for the International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing
Workshop With the Workshop goal Revolutionary Research Practical Applications world renowned
biotechnology and Cloud Computing researchers and scholars will bring revolutionary research to very
lively practical and interactive discussion and to stimulate creative thoughts to advance future research
It is our goals is to disseminate advanced academic research in a way everyone can relate and to see how
such researches affect everyonersquos daily life Join scholars and researchers from all fields to discover
practical applications of advanced biotechnologies and the impact of Cloud Computing virtual reality
data visualization mobile technologies in‐memory computing business intelligence and many more
technologies on the future of biotechnologies
There is a program for everyone Join renowned university faculty to explore education choices in higher
education with discuss career paths with successful corporate executives successful entrepreneurs or
public sector representatives meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how their research
will shape future world network with business executives business owners researchers and college
professors for everything you need to know from starting a successful business career paths and college
advice to tips of parentinghellip Everyone will get something valuables at the end of the conference
Please visit the MCASTA Annual Symposium web site often for further announcements and information
and share ideas suggestions and inquiries at mcastastlgmailcom
See you in St Louis
Bih-Ru Lea PhD
Chair International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
President Midwest Chinese American Science amp Technology Association
Department of Business amp Information Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla MO 65409
email leabimstedu
Phone 573-341-6436 FAX 573-341-4812
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International Biotechnology Enhanced by
Cloud Computing Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華 教授)
Academicians of Academia Sinica Taiwan
Professor Department of Biology
Washington University in St Louis
One Brookings Drive
St Louis MO 63130‐4899
Phone (314) 935‐4632
Email hobiologywustled
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授)
President and CEO Mediomics
Edward Doisy Dept of Biochemistry amp Molecular Biology
Saint Louis University Medical School
St Louis MO 63104
Phone (314) 977‐9263
Email yiechangmediomicscom
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為博士)
Technical Fellow Covidien
Phone 314) 654‐8340
Email StephenWuCovidiencom
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Call for Submission
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies to one of tracks listed
below by August 3 2012 The abstract should be 500 words or less and should
be submitted directly to the track chair of the proper track All submissions are subject
to peer review and acceptance notices will be communicated to researchers by August
17 2012
Conference Location
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Call for SubmissionsNominationsParticipations
Please join us in St Louis for the International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud
Computing Workshop and 2012 MCASTA Symposium Following the success of
previous symposiums we plan to continue with a mix of traditional MCASTA
activities and some new events
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies using the Abstract
Submission Form provided below to one of tracks listed below by August 3 2012
Download Abstract Submission Form copy and paste the following link to a web
browser
httpsdocsgooglecomfiled0B‐Jx0F0ACeROM0Z1NjlXemJwTGseditpli=1
The abstract submission should follow requirements listed below
1 The abstract should be 500 words or less
2 The abstract file should be in Microsoft Word format and file name should follow
the format of TrackNumber_AuthorLastName_AuthorFirstNamedoc (eg
107_Smith_Marydoc)
3 The abstract should be submitted via email with a subject line ldquoTrackNumber
AuthorFirstName AuthorLastNamerdquo (eg 107 Mary Smith) to BOTH the track chair
of a proper track and to mcastastlgmailcom
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All submissions are subject to peer review and acceptance notice will be
communicated to researchers by August 17 2012
Tracks and Track Chairs
Biomedical and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Stephen Wu (stevewu0728yahoocom)
o Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information
systems and their applications in leveraging Cloud Computing are
welcome
Young Scholars Poster Presentation (NEW)
Mr Ying Chau (Allen) Liu (yl6pcmstedu) and
Mr David Lee (DLEEDOMwustledu)
o The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track is a great opportunity for
college and graduate students to present their research and receive
feedback from field experts and a diverse audiences
o Faculty advisors are encouraged to nominate their students to present
their research
Biofuel and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (hobiology2wustledu)
o Biofuel researchers are encouraged to submit their studies and
cases Special emphasis will be given to studies and cases that apply
cloud computing to biofuel research
Lifersquos three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship
(人生三決擇 學業 就業 創業) (NEW)
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (leabimstedu)
o A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate
executives public agency leaders and business owners discuss key issues
facing parents and students in making school choices and career
decisions and in starting a business
o Anyone who is interested in these topics are encouraged to join the panel
discussions
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Schedule
830‐900 Lobby Registration
900‐905 Opening Remarks
Director General Jack JC Yang Kansas City TECO
905‐910 Welcoming Remarks
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea President MCASTA
910 ‐940 Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
940 ‐ 1010 Plenary Presentation 2
Where Community Challenges and Technical Opportunity Meet
Mr David Sandel (Kansas City Cloud and Smart City Initiative St Louis U‐Loop
Media Hub Initiative)
1010 ‐1015 Program Overview
1020 ‐1030 Break
1030 ‐ 1200
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Stephen Wu (Track chair Covidien)
Dr Da‐Ren Chen (陳大仁教授) Washington University
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) Mediomics LLC
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授) Washington University Dr Nathan Chen (陳慶能教授) 台灣中山大學
1200 ‐200
Posters Showcase and Reception (View proposal amp layout in Appendix 2)
Ying Chau (Allen) Liu and David Lee (Track Chairs)
Biotechnology Company showcase
Emerging Scholarsstudent poster presentations
Faculty QampA service for parents and general public note 1
200 ‐ 210 Break
210 ‐ 230 Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang (王兆麟教授) 台大生醫所所長
Page | 9
230 ‐ 400
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) (Track Chair Mediomics LLC)
Dr Su‐Shing Chen (陳樹新教授 University of Florida) Dr Frank Lee (李宁 IBM) Panelists Dr George Wu Ms Violet Li Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang Dr Nathan
Chen Dr Da‐Ren Chen Dr Su‐Shing Chen
400 ‐ 430 Networking and Coffee Break
430 ‐ 600
Management of Human Resources in Biotech Technology and morehellip (Lifersquos
three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship 人 生 三 決 擇
學業 就業 創業)
Facilitator Dr Stephen Wu
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士)
Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
(public sector)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 Art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development
MasterCard (Corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Director Culture Division TECO‐Houston
600 ndash 720 Networking and Dinner
720 ‐ 800 Plenary Presentation 4
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
800 ndash 820 MCASTA Award Ceremony (Chair Dr Kam Fok)
Young Scholars Service Awards Outstanding Scholars
820 900 Performances (Chairs Mr Yin Lee amp Dr Henry Huang)
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International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
(雲端輔助的生化科技國際研討會)
Saturday September 8 2012 (將在 2012 年 9 月 8 日 (週六) 召開年會)
REGISTRATION AND LUNCH RECEPTION ARE FREE Conference web site httpwwwmcastaorg2012-mcasta-annual-conference
a Program Theme Revolutionary research practical applications
b Conference Lunch Reception and Dinner Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (maps)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
There is a program for everyone (details)hellip
Keynote and Plenary Speakers (details)
o Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
o Dr Jaw-Lin Wang (王兆麟所長 ) Biomedical Graduate School National Taiwan
University
o Mr David Sandel Sandel amp Associates
o Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin Taipei City Department of Transportation
Come and meet 2012 Outstanding Scholars Dr Ping Wang amp Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh and Service
Award Winner Dr K C Hou
World renowned biotechnology and cloud computing researchers and scholars will bring
revolutionary research to very lively practical and interactive discussion and stimulate
creative thoughts Everyone is cordially invited to learn something new at this workshop
(workshop description program schedule)
The Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Lunch Reception provides
a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how
their research will shape the world in the future (Young Scholars list) and to network with business
executives business owners researchers and college professors for everything you need to know
from starting a successful business career paths and college advice (Program description
schedule)
Page | 11
2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授)
Department Chair and Professor
Stephen F and Camilla T Brauer Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Dr Yin is a founding fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological
Engineering and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers He has
recently served as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society editor‐in‐chief of
the ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering and a member of the national
advisory council of the National Institute of Biological Imaging and Bioengineering
Additionally he is a member of numerous academic and industrial advisory boards
Dr Yin came to Washington University from the Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine to lead the biomedical engineering department in 1997 From 1978‐1997
at Johns Hopkins he had appointments in medicine (cardiology) physiology and
biomedical engineering departments
Dr Yins research interests encompass soft tissue biomechanics cell mechanics and
hemodynamics Currently his research work involves determining how cells respond
morphologically functionally and genetically to various mechanical stimuli Dr Yin
also utilizes nanoindentation with atomic force microscopy to determine the dynamic
mechanical properties of cell and sub cellular constituents This research has
applications to cancer as well as tissue healing and remodeling
Page | 12
Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin NAME(CHINESE) 殷起彭 (ENGLISH) Frank Yin
ORGANIZATION Washington University‐ Dept of Biomedical Engineering
POSITIONTITLE Professor and chairman
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 1097
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yinbiomedwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐6164 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ndash CURRENT AND FUTURE
ABSTRACT
In this talk I will provide a brief overview of the state of biomedical engineering education
and research ‐ using Washington Universityrsquos department as a model The main focus will
be to provide some insight into current research by our faculty as well as a prediction
about future directions
Page | 13
2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Mr David Sandel
Sandel amp Associates
Mr Sandel is an accomplished leader and technology executive focused on the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems which create business research
education and high value job opportunities through the use of sustainable Smart City
economic development solutions
Mr Sandel is also an experienced market leader having significant business
development tax policy and contractual experience in the public and private sectors
including higher education K‐12 public safety healthcare energy management
financial municipal government municipal utilities and service provider Internet
infrastructure
Mr Sandel is the founder of the Gigabit City Summit and currently serves as
President of Sandel amp Associates He is also a principal advisor to the mayorrsquos Bi‐state
Innovation Team for the Kansas City Google Fiber initiative As president of the St
Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative David was appointed by local governments to
oversee the economic development of the St Louis Metropolitan Internet ‐ the first
appointment of its kind in the United States He was also president and founder of
NetLabs Inc (Datotel) He is a recognized Smart City master planner and leader in the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems and sustainable metropolitan
internet infrastructure
Mr Sandel received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from
Washington University in St Louis where he also attended graduate school He has
also served on a variety of entrepreneurial non‐profit and regional planning boards
as well as on state and local government councils
Page | 14
Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
Page | 15
2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
Page | 16
王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
Page | 19
Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
Page | 21
他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
Page | 22
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
Page | 23
alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
Page | 24
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
Page | 25
的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
Page | 26
2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 28
NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
Page | 29
NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
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NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
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limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
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NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
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NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
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NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
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NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
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surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 3
MCASTA Trustee Board Members (continued)
Name Name in Chinese Email Organization
Mr Yin Lee 李寅 先生 leeyin88sbcglobalnet MasterCard Worldwide
Mr William Li 李漢澤 先生 smartwilliamyahoocom Magnesium Elektron
North America
Professor Hongy Lin 林弘毅 教授 hongylinyahoocom Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Professor Frank Liou 劉富文 教授 lioumstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Dr Paul Pai 白璞 博士 PaulPai0273gmailcom DIEC
Professor Jung‐Tsung
Shen
沈榮俊 教授 jushengmailcom Washington University in
St Louis
Dr Hueh Shieh 謝惠生 博士 shiehousesbcglobalnet BF Consulting LLC
Professor K Tseng 曾慶忠 教授 ktsengsiueedu Southern Illinois
UniversitymdashEdwardsville
Professor JeeChing
Wang
王智清 教授 jcwangmstedu Missouri University of
Science ampTechnology
Professor Chung Wong 黃仲勳 教授 wongchumsledu University of Missouri ndash St
Louis
Dr Stephen Wu 吳宏為博士 stevewu0728yahoocom Covidien
Dr Thye Yin 殷怡泰博士 heplabssbcglobalnet Heplabs
Page | 4
Massage from the Chair of International Biotechnology
Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如教授)
Please join us in St Louis for the International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing
Workshop With the Workshop goal Revolutionary Research Practical Applications world renowned
biotechnology and Cloud Computing researchers and scholars will bring revolutionary research to very
lively practical and interactive discussion and to stimulate creative thoughts to advance future research
It is our goals is to disseminate advanced academic research in a way everyone can relate and to see how
such researches affect everyonersquos daily life Join scholars and researchers from all fields to discover
practical applications of advanced biotechnologies and the impact of Cloud Computing virtual reality
data visualization mobile technologies in‐memory computing business intelligence and many more
technologies on the future of biotechnologies
There is a program for everyone Join renowned university faculty to explore education choices in higher
education with discuss career paths with successful corporate executives successful entrepreneurs or
public sector representatives meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how their research
will shape future world network with business executives business owners researchers and college
professors for everything you need to know from starting a successful business career paths and college
advice to tips of parentinghellip Everyone will get something valuables at the end of the conference
Please visit the MCASTA Annual Symposium web site often for further announcements and information
and share ideas suggestions and inquiries at mcastastlgmailcom
See you in St Louis
Bih-Ru Lea PhD
Chair International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
President Midwest Chinese American Science amp Technology Association
Department of Business amp Information Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla MO 65409
email leabimstedu
Phone 573-341-6436 FAX 573-341-4812
Page | 5
International Biotechnology Enhanced by
Cloud Computing Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華 教授)
Academicians of Academia Sinica Taiwan
Professor Department of Biology
Washington University in St Louis
One Brookings Drive
St Louis MO 63130‐4899
Phone (314) 935‐4632
Email hobiologywustled
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授)
President and CEO Mediomics
Edward Doisy Dept of Biochemistry amp Molecular Biology
Saint Louis University Medical School
St Louis MO 63104
Phone (314) 977‐9263
Email yiechangmediomicscom
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為博士)
Technical Fellow Covidien
Phone 314) 654‐8340
Email StephenWuCovidiencom
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Call for Submission
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies to one of tracks listed
below by August 3 2012 The abstract should be 500 words or less and should
be submitted directly to the track chair of the proper track All submissions are subject
to peer review and acceptance notices will be communicated to researchers by August
17 2012
Conference Location
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Call for SubmissionsNominationsParticipations
Please join us in St Louis for the International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud
Computing Workshop and 2012 MCASTA Symposium Following the success of
previous symposiums we plan to continue with a mix of traditional MCASTA
activities and some new events
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies using the Abstract
Submission Form provided below to one of tracks listed below by August 3 2012
Download Abstract Submission Form copy and paste the following link to a web
browser
httpsdocsgooglecomfiled0B‐Jx0F0ACeROM0Z1NjlXemJwTGseditpli=1
The abstract submission should follow requirements listed below
1 The abstract should be 500 words or less
2 The abstract file should be in Microsoft Word format and file name should follow
the format of TrackNumber_AuthorLastName_AuthorFirstNamedoc (eg
107_Smith_Marydoc)
3 The abstract should be submitted via email with a subject line ldquoTrackNumber
AuthorFirstName AuthorLastNamerdquo (eg 107 Mary Smith) to BOTH the track chair
of a proper track and to mcastastlgmailcom
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All submissions are subject to peer review and acceptance notice will be
communicated to researchers by August 17 2012
Tracks and Track Chairs
Biomedical and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Stephen Wu (stevewu0728yahoocom)
o Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information
systems and their applications in leveraging Cloud Computing are
welcome
Young Scholars Poster Presentation (NEW)
Mr Ying Chau (Allen) Liu (yl6pcmstedu) and
Mr David Lee (DLEEDOMwustledu)
o The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track is a great opportunity for
college and graduate students to present their research and receive
feedback from field experts and a diverse audiences
o Faculty advisors are encouraged to nominate their students to present
their research
Biofuel and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (hobiology2wustledu)
o Biofuel researchers are encouraged to submit their studies and
cases Special emphasis will be given to studies and cases that apply
cloud computing to biofuel research
Lifersquos three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship
(人生三決擇 學業 就業 創業) (NEW)
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (leabimstedu)
o A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate
executives public agency leaders and business owners discuss key issues
facing parents and students in making school choices and career
decisions and in starting a business
o Anyone who is interested in these topics are encouraged to join the panel
discussions
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Schedule
830‐900 Lobby Registration
900‐905 Opening Remarks
Director General Jack JC Yang Kansas City TECO
905‐910 Welcoming Remarks
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea President MCASTA
910 ‐940 Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
940 ‐ 1010 Plenary Presentation 2
Where Community Challenges and Technical Opportunity Meet
Mr David Sandel (Kansas City Cloud and Smart City Initiative St Louis U‐Loop
Media Hub Initiative)
1010 ‐1015 Program Overview
1020 ‐1030 Break
1030 ‐ 1200
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Stephen Wu (Track chair Covidien)
Dr Da‐Ren Chen (陳大仁教授) Washington University
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) Mediomics LLC
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授) Washington University Dr Nathan Chen (陳慶能教授) 台灣中山大學
1200 ‐200
Posters Showcase and Reception (View proposal amp layout in Appendix 2)
Ying Chau (Allen) Liu and David Lee (Track Chairs)
Biotechnology Company showcase
Emerging Scholarsstudent poster presentations
Faculty QampA service for parents and general public note 1
200 ‐ 210 Break
210 ‐ 230 Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang (王兆麟教授) 台大生醫所所長
Page | 9
230 ‐ 400
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) (Track Chair Mediomics LLC)
Dr Su‐Shing Chen (陳樹新教授 University of Florida) Dr Frank Lee (李宁 IBM) Panelists Dr George Wu Ms Violet Li Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang Dr Nathan
Chen Dr Da‐Ren Chen Dr Su‐Shing Chen
400 ‐ 430 Networking and Coffee Break
430 ‐ 600
Management of Human Resources in Biotech Technology and morehellip (Lifersquos
three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship 人 生 三 決 擇
學業 就業 創業)
Facilitator Dr Stephen Wu
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士)
Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
(public sector)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 Art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development
MasterCard (Corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Director Culture Division TECO‐Houston
600 ndash 720 Networking and Dinner
720 ‐ 800 Plenary Presentation 4
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
800 ndash 820 MCASTA Award Ceremony (Chair Dr Kam Fok)
Young Scholars Service Awards Outstanding Scholars
820 900 Performances (Chairs Mr Yin Lee amp Dr Henry Huang)
Page | 10
International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
(雲端輔助的生化科技國際研討會)
Saturday September 8 2012 (將在 2012 年 9 月 8 日 (週六) 召開年會)
REGISTRATION AND LUNCH RECEPTION ARE FREE Conference web site httpwwwmcastaorg2012-mcasta-annual-conference
a Program Theme Revolutionary research practical applications
b Conference Lunch Reception and Dinner Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (maps)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
There is a program for everyone (details)hellip
Keynote and Plenary Speakers (details)
o Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
o Dr Jaw-Lin Wang (王兆麟所長 ) Biomedical Graduate School National Taiwan
University
o Mr David Sandel Sandel amp Associates
o Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin Taipei City Department of Transportation
Come and meet 2012 Outstanding Scholars Dr Ping Wang amp Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh and Service
Award Winner Dr K C Hou
World renowned biotechnology and cloud computing researchers and scholars will bring
revolutionary research to very lively practical and interactive discussion and stimulate
creative thoughts Everyone is cordially invited to learn something new at this workshop
(workshop description program schedule)
The Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Lunch Reception provides
a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how
their research will shape the world in the future (Young Scholars list) and to network with business
executives business owners researchers and college professors for everything you need to know
from starting a successful business career paths and college advice (Program description
schedule)
Page | 11
2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授)
Department Chair and Professor
Stephen F and Camilla T Brauer Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Dr Yin is a founding fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological
Engineering and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers He has
recently served as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society editor‐in‐chief of
the ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering and a member of the national
advisory council of the National Institute of Biological Imaging and Bioengineering
Additionally he is a member of numerous academic and industrial advisory boards
Dr Yin came to Washington University from the Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine to lead the biomedical engineering department in 1997 From 1978‐1997
at Johns Hopkins he had appointments in medicine (cardiology) physiology and
biomedical engineering departments
Dr Yins research interests encompass soft tissue biomechanics cell mechanics and
hemodynamics Currently his research work involves determining how cells respond
morphologically functionally and genetically to various mechanical stimuli Dr Yin
also utilizes nanoindentation with atomic force microscopy to determine the dynamic
mechanical properties of cell and sub cellular constituents This research has
applications to cancer as well as tissue healing and remodeling
Page | 12
Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin NAME(CHINESE) 殷起彭 (ENGLISH) Frank Yin
ORGANIZATION Washington University‐ Dept of Biomedical Engineering
POSITIONTITLE Professor and chairman
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 1097
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yinbiomedwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐6164 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ndash CURRENT AND FUTURE
ABSTRACT
In this talk I will provide a brief overview of the state of biomedical engineering education
and research ‐ using Washington Universityrsquos department as a model The main focus will
be to provide some insight into current research by our faculty as well as a prediction
about future directions
Page | 13
2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Mr David Sandel
Sandel amp Associates
Mr Sandel is an accomplished leader and technology executive focused on the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems which create business research
education and high value job opportunities through the use of sustainable Smart City
economic development solutions
Mr Sandel is also an experienced market leader having significant business
development tax policy and contractual experience in the public and private sectors
including higher education K‐12 public safety healthcare energy management
financial municipal government municipal utilities and service provider Internet
infrastructure
Mr Sandel is the founder of the Gigabit City Summit and currently serves as
President of Sandel amp Associates He is also a principal advisor to the mayorrsquos Bi‐state
Innovation Team for the Kansas City Google Fiber initiative As president of the St
Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative David was appointed by local governments to
oversee the economic development of the St Louis Metropolitan Internet ‐ the first
appointment of its kind in the United States He was also president and founder of
NetLabs Inc (Datotel) He is a recognized Smart City master planner and leader in the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems and sustainable metropolitan
internet infrastructure
Mr Sandel received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from
Washington University in St Louis where he also attended graduate school He has
also served on a variety of entrepreneurial non‐profit and regional planning boards
as well as on state and local government councils
Page | 14
Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
Page | 15
2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
Page | 16
王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
Page | 18
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
Page | 19
Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
Page | 21
他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
Page | 22
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
Page | 23
alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
Page | 24
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
Page | 40
The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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Massage from the Chair of International Biotechnology
Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如教授)
Please join us in St Louis for the International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing
Workshop With the Workshop goal Revolutionary Research Practical Applications world renowned
biotechnology and Cloud Computing researchers and scholars will bring revolutionary research to very
lively practical and interactive discussion and to stimulate creative thoughts to advance future research
It is our goals is to disseminate advanced academic research in a way everyone can relate and to see how
such researches affect everyonersquos daily life Join scholars and researchers from all fields to discover
practical applications of advanced biotechnologies and the impact of Cloud Computing virtual reality
data visualization mobile technologies in‐memory computing business intelligence and many more
technologies on the future of biotechnologies
There is a program for everyone Join renowned university faculty to explore education choices in higher
education with discuss career paths with successful corporate executives successful entrepreneurs or
public sector representatives meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how their research
will shape future world network with business executives business owners researchers and college
professors for everything you need to know from starting a successful business career paths and college
advice to tips of parentinghellip Everyone will get something valuables at the end of the conference
Please visit the MCASTA Annual Symposium web site often for further announcements and information
and share ideas suggestions and inquiries at mcastastlgmailcom
See you in St Louis
Bih-Ru Lea PhD
Chair International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
President Midwest Chinese American Science amp Technology Association
Department of Business amp Information Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla MO 65409
email leabimstedu
Phone 573-341-6436 FAX 573-341-4812
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International Biotechnology Enhanced by
Cloud Computing Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華 教授)
Academicians of Academia Sinica Taiwan
Professor Department of Biology
Washington University in St Louis
One Brookings Drive
St Louis MO 63130‐4899
Phone (314) 935‐4632
Email hobiologywustled
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授)
President and CEO Mediomics
Edward Doisy Dept of Biochemistry amp Molecular Biology
Saint Louis University Medical School
St Louis MO 63104
Phone (314) 977‐9263
Email yiechangmediomicscom
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為博士)
Technical Fellow Covidien
Phone 314) 654‐8340
Email StephenWuCovidiencom
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Call for Submission
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies to one of tracks listed
below by August 3 2012 The abstract should be 500 words or less and should
be submitted directly to the track chair of the proper track All submissions are subject
to peer review and acceptance notices will be communicated to researchers by August
17 2012
Conference Location
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Call for SubmissionsNominationsParticipations
Please join us in St Louis for the International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud
Computing Workshop and 2012 MCASTA Symposium Following the success of
previous symposiums we plan to continue with a mix of traditional MCASTA
activities and some new events
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies using the Abstract
Submission Form provided below to one of tracks listed below by August 3 2012
Download Abstract Submission Form copy and paste the following link to a web
browser
httpsdocsgooglecomfiled0B‐Jx0F0ACeROM0Z1NjlXemJwTGseditpli=1
The abstract submission should follow requirements listed below
1 The abstract should be 500 words or less
2 The abstract file should be in Microsoft Word format and file name should follow
the format of TrackNumber_AuthorLastName_AuthorFirstNamedoc (eg
107_Smith_Marydoc)
3 The abstract should be submitted via email with a subject line ldquoTrackNumber
AuthorFirstName AuthorLastNamerdquo (eg 107 Mary Smith) to BOTH the track chair
of a proper track and to mcastastlgmailcom
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All submissions are subject to peer review and acceptance notice will be
communicated to researchers by August 17 2012
Tracks and Track Chairs
Biomedical and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Stephen Wu (stevewu0728yahoocom)
o Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information
systems and their applications in leveraging Cloud Computing are
welcome
Young Scholars Poster Presentation (NEW)
Mr Ying Chau (Allen) Liu (yl6pcmstedu) and
Mr David Lee (DLEEDOMwustledu)
o The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track is a great opportunity for
college and graduate students to present their research and receive
feedback from field experts and a diverse audiences
o Faculty advisors are encouraged to nominate their students to present
their research
Biofuel and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (hobiology2wustledu)
o Biofuel researchers are encouraged to submit their studies and
cases Special emphasis will be given to studies and cases that apply
cloud computing to biofuel research
Lifersquos three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship
(人生三決擇 學業 就業 創業) (NEW)
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (leabimstedu)
o A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate
executives public agency leaders and business owners discuss key issues
facing parents and students in making school choices and career
decisions and in starting a business
o Anyone who is interested in these topics are encouraged to join the panel
discussions
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Schedule
830‐900 Lobby Registration
900‐905 Opening Remarks
Director General Jack JC Yang Kansas City TECO
905‐910 Welcoming Remarks
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea President MCASTA
910 ‐940 Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
940 ‐ 1010 Plenary Presentation 2
Where Community Challenges and Technical Opportunity Meet
Mr David Sandel (Kansas City Cloud and Smart City Initiative St Louis U‐Loop
Media Hub Initiative)
1010 ‐1015 Program Overview
1020 ‐1030 Break
1030 ‐ 1200
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Stephen Wu (Track chair Covidien)
Dr Da‐Ren Chen (陳大仁教授) Washington University
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) Mediomics LLC
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授) Washington University Dr Nathan Chen (陳慶能教授) 台灣中山大學
1200 ‐200
Posters Showcase and Reception (View proposal amp layout in Appendix 2)
Ying Chau (Allen) Liu and David Lee (Track Chairs)
Biotechnology Company showcase
Emerging Scholarsstudent poster presentations
Faculty QampA service for parents and general public note 1
200 ‐ 210 Break
210 ‐ 230 Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang (王兆麟教授) 台大生醫所所長
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230 ‐ 400
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) (Track Chair Mediomics LLC)
Dr Su‐Shing Chen (陳樹新教授 University of Florida) Dr Frank Lee (李宁 IBM) Panelists Dr George Wu Ms Violet Li Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang Dr Nathan
Chen Dr Da‐Ren Chen Dr Su‐Shing Chen
400 ‐ 430 Networking and Coffee Break
430 ‐ 600
Management of Human Resources in Biotech Technology and morehellip (Lifersquos
three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship 人 生 三 決 擇
學業 就業 創業)
Facilitator Dr Stephen Wu
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士)
Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
(public sector)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 Art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development
MasterCard (Corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Director Culture Division TECO‐Houston
600 ndash 720 Networking and Dinner
720 ‐ 800 Plenary Presentation 4
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
800 ndash 820 MCASTA Award Ceremony (Chair Dr Kam Fok)
Young Scholars Service Awards Outstanding Scholars
820 900 Performances (Chairs Mr Yin Lee amp Dr Henry Huang)
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International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
(雲端輔助的生化科技國際研討會)
Saturday September 8 2012 (將在 2012 年 9 月 8 日 (週六) 召開年會)
REGISTRATION AND LUNCH RECEPTION ARE FREE Conference web site httpwwwmcastaorg2012-mcasta-annual-conference
a Program Theme Revolutionary research practical applications
b Conference Lunch Reception and Dinner Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (maps)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
There is a program for everyone (details)hellip
Keynote and Plenary Speakers (details)
o Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
o Dr Jaw-Lin Wang (王兆麟所長 ) Biomedical Graduate School National Taiwan
University
o Mr David Sandel Sandel amp Associates
o Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin Taipei City Department of Transportation
Come and meet 2012 Outstanding Scholars Dr Ping Wang amp Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh and Service
Award Winner Dr K C Hou
World renowned biotechnology and cloud computing researchers and scholars will bring
revolutionary research to very lively practical and interactive discussion and stimulate
creative thoughts Everyone is cordially invited to learn something new at this workshop
(workshop description program schedule)
The Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Lunch Reception provides
a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how
their research will shape the world in the future (Young Scholars list) and to network with business
executives business owners researchers and college professors for everything you need to know
from starting a successful business career paths and college advice (Program description
schedule)
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授)
Department Chair and Professor
Stephen F and Camilla T Brauer Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Dr Yin is a founding fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological
Engineering and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers He has
recently served as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society editor‐in‐chief of
the ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering and a member of the national
advisory council of the National Institute of Biological Imaging and Bioengineering
Additionally he is a member of numerous academic and industrial advisory boards
Dr Yin came to Washington University from the Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine to lead the biomedical engineering department in 1997 From 1978‐1997
at Johns Hopkins he had appointments in medicine (cardiology) physiology and
biomedical engineering departments
Dr Yins research interests encompass soft tissue biomechanics cell mechanics and
hemodynamics Currently his research work involves determining how cells respond
morphologically functionally and genetically to various mechanical stimuli Dr Yin
also utilizes nanoindentation with atomic force microscopy to determine the dynamic
mechanical properties of cell and sub cellular constituents This research has
applications to cancer as well as tissue healing and remodeling
Page | 12
Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin NAME(CHINESE) 殷起彭 (ENGLISH) Frank Yin
ORGANIZATION Washington University‐ Dept of Biomedical Engineering
POSITIONTITLE Professor and chairman
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 1097
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yinbiomedwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐6164 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ndash CURRENT AND FUTURE
ABSTRACT
In this talk I will provide a brief overview of the state of biomedical engineering education
and research ‐ using Washington Universityrsquos department as a model The main focus will
be to provide some insight into current research by our faculty as well as a prediction
about future directions
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Mr David Sandel
Sandel amp Associates
Mr Sandel is an accomplished leader and technology executive focused on the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems which create business research
education and high value job opportunities through the use of sustainable Smart City
economic development solutions
Mr Sandel is also an experienced market leader having significant business
development tax policy and contractual experience in the public and private sectors
including higher education K‐12 public safety healthcare energy management
financial municipal government municipal utilities and service provider Internet
infrastructure
Mr Sandel is the founder of the Gigabit City Summit and currently serves as
President of Sandel amp Associates He is also a principal advisor to the mayorrsquos Bi‐state
Innovation Team for the Kansas City Google Fiber initiative As president of the St
Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative David was appointed by local governments to
oversee the economic development of the St Louis Metropolitan Internet ‐ the first
appointment of its kind in the United States He was also president and founder of
NetLabs Inc (Datotel) He is a recognized Smart City master planner and leader in the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems and sustainable metropolitan
internet infrastructure
Mr Sandel received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from
Washington University in St Louis where he also attended graduate school He has
also served on a variety of entrepreneurial non‐profit and regional planning boards
as well as on state and local government councils
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Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
Page | 16
王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
Page | 18
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
Page | 19
Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
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他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
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alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 28
NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
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臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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International Biotechnology Enhanced by
Cloud Computing Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華 教授)
Academicians of Academia Sinica Taiwan
Professor Department of Biology
Washington University in St Louis
One Brookings Drive
St Louis MO 63130‐4899
Phone (314) 935‐4632
Email hobiologywustled
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授)
President and CEO Mediomics
Edward Doisy Dept of Biochemistry amp Molecular Biology
Saint Louis University Medical School
St Louis MO 63104
Phone (314) 977‐9263
Email yiechangmediomicscom
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為博士)
Technical Fellow Covidien
Phone 314) 654‐8340
Email StephenWuCovidiencom
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Call for Submission
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies to one of tracks listed
below by August 3 2012 The abstract should be 500 words or less and should
be submitted directly to the track chair of the proper track All submissions are subject
to peer review and acceptance notices will be communicated to researchers by August
17 2012
Conference Location
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Call for SubmissionsNominationsParticipations
Please join us in St Louis for the International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud
Computing Workshop and 2012 MCASTA Symposium Following the success of
previous symposiums we plan to continue with a mix of traditional MCASTA
activities and some new events
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies using the Abstract
Submission Form provided below to one of tracks listed below by August 3 2012
Download Abstract Submission Form copy and paste the following link to a web
browser
httpsdocsgooglecomfiled0B‐Jx0F0ACeROM0Z1NjlXemJwTGseditpli=1
The abstract submission should follow requirements listed below
1 The abstract should be 500 words or less
2 The abstract file should be in Microsoft Word format and file name should follow
the format of TrackNumber_AuthorLastName_AuthorFirstNamedoc (eg
107_Smith_Marydoc)
3 The abstract should be submitted via email with a subject line ldquoTrackNumber
AuthorFirstName AuthorLastNamerdquo (eg 107 Mary Smith) to BOTH the track chair
of a proper track and to mcastastlgmailcom
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All submissions are subject to peer review and acceptance notice will be
communicated to researchers by August 17 2012
Tracks and Track Chairs
Biomedical and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Stephen Wu (stevewu0728yahoocom)
o Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information
systems and their applications in leveraging Cloud Computing are
welcome
Young Scholars Poster Presentation (NEW)
Mr Ying Chau (Allen) Liu (yl6pcmstedu) and
Mr David Lee (DLEEDOMwustledu)
o The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track is a great opportunity for
college and graduate students to present their research and receive
feedback from field experts and a diverse audiences
o Faculty advisors are encouraged to nominate their students to present
their research
Biofuel and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (hobiology2wustledu)
o Biofuel researchers are encouraged to submit their studies and
cases Special emphasis will be given to studies and cases that apply
cloud computing to biofuel research
Lifersquos three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship
(人生三決擇 學業 就業 創業) (NEW)
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (leabimstedu)
o A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate
executives public agency leaders and business owners discuss key issues
facing parents and students in making school choices and career
decisions and in starting a business
o Anyone who is interested in these topics are encouraged to join the panel
discussions
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Schedule
830‐900 Lobby Registration
900‐905 Opening Remarks
Director General Jack JC Yang Kansas City TECO
905‐910 Welcoming Remarks
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea President MCASTA
910 ‐940 Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
940 ‐ 1010 Plenary Presentation 2
Where Community Challenges and Technical Opportunity Meet
Mr David Sandel (Kansas City Cloud and Smart City Initiative St Louis U‐Loop
Media Hub Initiative)
1010 ‐1015 Program Overview
1020 ‐1030 Break
1030 ‐ 1200
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Stephen Wu (Track chair Covidien)
Dr Da‐Ren Chen (陳大仁教授) Washington University
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) Mediomics LLC
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授) Washington University Dr Nathan Chen (陳慶能教授) 台灣中山大學
1200 ‐200
Posters Showcase and Reception (View proposal amp layout in Appendix 2)
Ying Chau (Allen) Liu and David Lee (Track Chairs)
Biotechnology Company showcase
Emerging Scholarsstudent poster presentations
Faculty QampA service for parents and general public note 1
200 ‐ 210 Break
210 ‐ 230 Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang (王兆麟教授) 台大生醫所所長
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230 ‐ 400
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) (Track Chair Mediomics LLC)
Dr Su‐Shing Chen (陳樹新教授 University of Florida) Dr Frank Lee (李宁 IBM) Panelists Dr George Wu Ms Violet Li Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang Dr Nathan
Chen Dr Da‐Ren Chen Dr Su‐Shing Chen
400 ‐ 430 Networking and Coffee Break
430 ‐ 600
Management of Human Resources in Biotech Technology and morehellip (Lifersquos
three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship 人 生 三 決 擇
學業 就業 創業)
Facilitator Dr Stephen Wu
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士)
Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
(public sector)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 Art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development
MasterCard (Corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Director Culture Division TECO‐Houston
600 ndash 720 Networking and Dinner
720 ‐ 800 Plenary Presentation 4
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
800 ndash 820 MCASTA Award Ceremony (Chair Dr Kam Fok)
Young Scholars Service Awards Outstanding Scholars
820 900 Performances (Chairs Mr Yin Lee amp Dr Henry Huang)
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International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
(雲端輔助的生化科技國際研討會)
Saturday September 8 2012 (將在 2012 年 9 月 8 日 (週六) 召開年會)
REGISTRATION AND LUNCH RECEPTION ARE FREE Conference web site httpwwwmcastaorg2012-mcasta-annual-conference
a Program Theme Revolutionary research practical applications
b Conference Lunch Reception and Dinner Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (maps)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
There is a program for everyone (details)hellip
Keynote and Plenary Speakers (details)
o Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
o Dr Jaw-Lin Wang (王兆麟所長 ) Biomedical Graduate School National Taiwan
University
o Mr David Sandel Sandel amp Associates
o Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin Taipei City Department of Transportation
Come and meet 2012 Outstanding Scholars Dr Ping Wang amp Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh and Service
Award Winner Dr K C Hou
World renowned biotechnology and cloud computing researchers and scholars will bring
revolutionary research to very lively practical and interactive discussion and stimulate
creative thoughts Everyone is cordially invited to learn something new at this workshop
(workshop description program schedule)
The Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Lunch Reception provides
a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how
their research will shape the world in the future (Young Scholars list) and to network with business
executives business owners researchers and college professors for everything you need to know
from starting a successful business career paths and college advice (Program description
schedule)
Page | 11
2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授)
Department Chair and Professor
Stephen F and Camilla T Brauer Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Dr Yin is a founding fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological
Engineering and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers He has
recently served as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society editor‐in‐chief of
the ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering and a member of the national
advisory council of the National Institute of Biological Imaging and Bioengineering
Additionally he is a member of numerous academic and industrial advisory boards
Dr Yin came to Washington University from the Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine to lead the biomedical engineering department in 1997 From 1978‐1997
at Johns Hopkins he had appointments in medicine (cardiology) physiology and
biomedical engineering departments
Dr Yins research interests encompass soft tissue biomechanics cell mechanics and
hemodynamics Currently his research work involves determining how cells respond
morphologically functionally and genetically to various mechanical stimuli Dr Yin
also utilizes nanoindentation with atomic force microscopy to determine the dynamic
mechanical properties of cell and sub cellular constituents This research has
applications to cancer as well as tissue healing and remodeling
Page | 12
Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin NAME(CHINESE) 殷起彭 (ENGLISH) Frank Yin
ORGANIZATION Washington University‐ Dept of Biomedical Engineering
POSITIONTITLE Professor and chairman
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 1097
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yinbiomedwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐6164 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ndash CURRENT AND FUTURE
ABSTRACT
In this talk I will provide a brief overview of the state of biomedical engineering education
and research ‐ using Washington Universityrsquos department as a model The main focus will
be to provide some insight into current research by our faculty as well as a prediction
about future directions
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Mr David Sandel
Sandel amp Associates
Mr Sandel is an accomplished leader and technology executive focused on the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems which create business research
education and high value job opportunities through the use of sustainable Smart City
economic development solutions
Mr Sandel is also an experienced market leader having significant business
development tax policy and contractual experience in the public and private sectors
including higher education K‐12 public safety healthcare energy management
financial municipal government municipal utilities and service provider Internet
infrastructure
Mr Sandel is the founder of the Gigabit City Summit and currently serves as
President of Sandel amp Associates He is also a principal advisor to the mayorrsquos Bi‐state
Innovation Team for the Kansas City Google Fiber initiative As president of the St
Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative David was appointed by local governments to
oversee the economic development of the St Louis Metropolitan Internet ‐ the first
appointment of its kind in the United States He was also president and founder of
NetLabs Inc (Datotel) He is a recognized Smart City master planner and leader in the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems and sustainable metropolitan
internet infrastructure
Mr Sandel received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from
Washington University in St Louis where he also attended graduate school He has
also served on a variety of entrepreneurial non‐profit and regional planning boards
as well as on state and local government councils
Page | 14
Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
Page | 16
王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
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Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
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他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
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alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
Page | 24
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
Page | 25
的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
Page | 26
2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 28
NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
Page | 29
NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
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NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
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limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
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NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
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NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
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NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
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surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 6
Call for Submission
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies to one of tracks listed
below by August 3 2012 The abstract should be 500 words or less and should
be submitted directly to the track chair of the proper track All submissions are subject
to peer review and acceptance notices will be communicated to researchers by August
17 2012
Conference Location
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Call for SubmissionsNominationsParticipations
Please join us in St Louis for the International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud
Computing Workshop and 2012 MCASTA Symposium Following the success of
previous symposiums we plan to continue with a mix of traditional MCASTA
activities and some new events
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies using the Abstract
Submission Form provided below to one of tracks listed below by August 3 2012
Download Abstract Submission Form copy and paste the following link to a web
browser
httpsdocsgooglecomfiled0B‐Jx0F0ACeROM0Z1NjlXemJwTGseditpli=1
The abstract submission should follow requirements listed below
1 The abstract should be 500 words or less
2 The abstract file should be in Microsoft Word format and file name should follow
the format of TrackNumber_AuthorLastName_AuthorFirstNamedoc (eg
107_Smith_Marydoc)
3 The abstract should be submitted via email with a subject line ldquoTrackNumber
AuthorFirstName AuthorLastNamerdquo (eg 107 Mary Smith) to BOTH the track chair
of a proper track and to mcastastlgmailcom
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All submissions are subject to peer review and acceptance notice will be
communicated to researchers by August 17 2012
Tracks and Track Chairs
Biomedical and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Stephen Wu (stevewu0728yahoocom)
o Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information
systems and their applications in leveraging Cloud Computing are
welcome
Young Scholars Poster Presentation (NEW)
Mr Ying Chau (Allen) Liu (yl6pcmstedu) and
Mr David Lee (DLEEDOMwustledu)
o The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track is a great opportunity for
college and graduate students to present their research and receive
feedback from field experts and a diverse audiences
o Faculty advisors are encouraged to nominate their students to present
their research
Biofuel and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (hobiology2wustledu)
o Biofuel researchers are encouraged to submit their studies and
cases Special emphasis will be given to studies and cases that apply
cloud computing to biofuel research
Lifersquos three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship
(人生三決擇 學業 就業 創業) (NEW)
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (leabimstedu)
o A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate
executives public agency leaders and business owners discuss key issues
facing parents and students in making school choices and career
decisions and in starting a business
o Anyone who is interested in these topics are encouraged to join the panel
discussions
Page | 8
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Schedule
830‐900 Lobby Registration
900‐905 Opening Remarks
Director General Jack JC Yang Kansas City TECO
905‐910 Welcoming Remarks
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea President MCASTA
910 ‐940 Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
940 ‐ 1010 Plenary Presentation 2
Where Community Challenges and Technical Opportunity Meet
Mr David Sandel (Kansas City Cloud and Smart City Initiative St Louis U‐Loop
Media Hub Initiative)
1010 ‐1015 Program Overview
1020 ‐1030 Break
1030 ‐ 1200
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Stephen Wu (Track chair Covidien)
Dr Da‐Ren Chen (陳大仁教授) Washington University
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) Mediomics LLC
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授) Washington University Dr Nathan Chen (陳慶能教授) 台灣中山大學
1200 ‐200
Posters Showcase and Reception (View proposal amp layout in Appendix 2)
Ying Chau (Allen) Liu and David Lee (Track Chairs)
Biotechnology Company showcase
Emerging Scholarsstudent poster presentations
Faculty QampA service for parents and general public note 1
200 ‐ 210 Break
210 ‐ 230 Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang (王兆麟教授) 台大生醫所所長
Page | 9
230 ‐ 400
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) (Track Chair Mediomics LLC)
Dr Su‐Shing Chen (陳樹新教授 University of Florida) Dr Frank Lee (李宁 IBM) Panelists Dr George Wu Ms Violet Li Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang Dr Nathan
Chen Dr Da‐Ren Chen Dr Su‐Shing Chen
400 ‐ 430 Networking and Coffee Break
430 ‐ 600
Management of Human Resources in Biotech Technology and morehellip (Lifersquos
three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship 人 生 三 決 擇
學業 就業 創業)
Facilitator Dr Stephen Wu
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士)
Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
(public sector)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 Art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development
MasterCard (Corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Director Culture Division TECO‐Houston
600 ndash 720 Networking and Dinner
720 ‐ 800 Plenary Presentation 4
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
800 ndash 820 MCASTA Award Ceremony (Chair Dr Kam Fok)
Young Scholars Service Awards Outstanding Scholars
820 900 Performances (Chairs Mr Yin Lee amp Dr Henry Huang)
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International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
(雲端輔助的生化科技國際研討會)
Saturday September 8 2012 (將在 2012 年 9 月 8 日 (週六) 召開年會)
REGISTRATION AND LUNCH RECEPTION ARE FREE Conference web site httpwwwmcastaorg2012-mcasta-annual-conference
a Program Theme Revolutionary research practical applications
b Conference Lunch Reception and Dinner Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (maps)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
There is a program for everyone (details)hellip
Keynote and Plenary Speakers (details)
o Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
o Dr Jaw-Lin Wang (王兆麟所長 ) Biomedical Graduate School National Taiwan
University
o Mr David Sandel Sandel amp Associates
o Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin Taipei City Department of Transportation
Come and meet 2012 Outstanding Scholars Dr Ping Wang amp Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh and Service
Award Winner Dr K C Hou
World renowned biotechnology and cloud computing researchers and scholars will bring
revolutionary research to very lively practical and interactive discussion and stimulate
creative thoughts Everyone is cordially invited to learn something new at this workshop
(workshop description program schedule)
The Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Lunch Reception provides
a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how
their research will shape the world in the future (Young Scholars list) and to network with business
executives business owners researchers and college professors for everything you need to know
from starting a successful business career paths and college advice (Program description
schedule)
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授)
Department Chair and Professor
Stephen F and Camilla T Brauer Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Dr Yin is a founding fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological
Engineering and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers He has
recently served as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society editor‐in‐chief of
the ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering and a member of the national
advisory council of the National Institute of Biological Imaging and Bioengineering
Additionally he is a member of numerous academic and industrial advisory boards
Dr Yin came to Washington University from the Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine to lead the biomedical engineering department in 1997 From 1978‐1997
at Johns Hopkins he had appointments in medicine (cardiology) physiology and
biomedical engineering departments
Dr Yins research interests encompass soft tissue biomechanics cell mechanics and
hemodynamics Currently his research work involves determining how cells respond
morphologically functionally and genetically to various mechanical stimuli Dr Yin
also utilizes nanoindentation with atomic force microscopy to determine the dynamic
mechanical properties of cell and sub cellular constituents This research has
applications to cancer as well as tissue healing and remodeling
Page | 12
Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin NAME(CHINESE) 殷起彭 (ENGLISH) Frank Yin
ORGANIZATION Washington University‐ Dept of Biomedical Engineering
POSITIONTITLE Professor and chairman
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 1097
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yinbiomedwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐6164 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ndash CURRENT AND FUTURE
ABSTRACT
In this talk I will provide a brief overview of the state of biomedical engineering education
and research ‐ using Washington Universityrsquos department as a model The main focus will
be to provide some insight into current research by our faculty as well as a prediction
about future directions
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Mr David Sandel
Sandel amp Associates
Mr Sandel is an accomplished leader and technology executive focused on the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems which create business research
education and high value job opportunities through the use of sustainable Smart City
economic development solutions
Mr Sandel is also an experienced market leader having significant business
development tax policy and contractual experience in the public and private sectors
including higher education K‐12 public safety healthcare energy management
financial municipal government municipal utilities and service provider Internet
infrastructure
Mr Sandel is the founder of the Gigabit City Summit and currently serves as
President of Sandel amp Associates He is also a principal advisor to the mayorrsquos Bi‐state
Innovation Team for the Kansas City Google Fiber initiative As president of the St
Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative David was appointed by local governments to
oversee the economic development of the St Louis Metropolitan Internet ‐ the first
appointment of its kind in the United States He was also president and founder of
NetLabs Inc (Datotel) He is a recognized Smart City master planner and leader in the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems and sustainable metropolitan
internet infrastructure
Mr Sandel received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from
Washington University in St Louis where he also attended graduate school He has
also served on a variety of entrepreneurial non‐profit and regional planning boards
as well as on state and local government councils
Page | 14
Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
Page | 16
王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
Page | 18
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
Page | 19
Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
Page | 21
他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
Page | 22
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
Page | 23
alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
Page | 24
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
Page | 25
的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
Page | 26
2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
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NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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All submissions are subject to peer review and acceptance notice will be
communicated to researchers by August 17 2012
Tracks and Track Chairs
Biomedical and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Stephen Wu (stevewu0728yahoocom)
o Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information
systems and their applications in leveraging Cloud Computing are
welcome
Young Scholars Poster Presentation (NEW)
Mr Ying Chau (Allen) Liu (yl6pcmstedu) and
Mr David Lee (DLEEDOMwustledu)
o The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track is a great opportunity for
college and graduate students to present their research and receive
feedback from field experts and a diverse audiences
o Faculty advisors are encouraged to nominate their students to present
their research
Biofuel and Cloud Computing Track
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (hobiology2wustledu)
o Biofuel researchers are encouraged to submit their studies and
cases Special emphasis will be given to studies and cases that apply
cloud computing to biofuel research
Lifersquos three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship
(人生三決擇 學業 就業 創業) (NEW)
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (leabimstedu)
o A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate
executives public agency leaders and business owners discuss key issues
facing parents and students in making school choices and career
decisions and in starting a business
o Anyone who is interested in these topics are encouraged to join the panel
discussions
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Schedule
830‐900 Lobby Registration
900‐905 Opening Remarks
Director General Jack JC Yang Kansas City TECO
905‐910 Welcoming Remarks
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea President MCASTA
910 ‐940 Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
940 ‐ 1010 Plenary Presentation 2
Where Community Challenges and Technical Opportunity Meet
Mr David Sandel (Kansas City Cloud and Smart City Initiative St Louis U‐Loop
Media Hub Initiative)
1010 ‐1015 Program Overview
1020 ‐1030 Break
1030 ‐ 1200
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Stephen Wu (Track chair Covidien)
Dr Da‐Ren Chen (陳大仁教授) Washington University
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) Mediomics LLC
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授) Washington University Dr Nathan Chen (陳慶能教授) 台灣中山大學
1200 ‐200
Posters Showcase and Reception (View proposal amp layout in Appendix 2)
Ying Chau (Allen) Liu and David Lee (Track Chairs)
Biotechnology Company showcase
Emerging Scholarsstudent poster presentations
Faculty QampA service for parents and general public note 1
200 ‐ 210 Break
210 ‐ 230 Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang (王兆麟教授) 台大生醫所所長
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230 ‐ 400
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) (Track Chair Mediomics LLC)
Dr Su‐Shing Chen (陳樹新教授 University of Florida) Dr Frank Lee (李宁 IBM) Panelists Dr George Wu Ms Violet Li Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang Dr Nathan
Chen Dr Da‐Ren Chen Dr Su‐Shing Chen
400 ‐ 430 Networking and Coffee Break
430 ‐ 600
Management of Human Resources in Biotech Technology and morehellip (Lifersquos
three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship 人 生 三 決 擇
學業 就業 創業)
Facilitator Dr Stephen Wu
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士)
Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
(public sector)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 Art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development
MasterCard (Corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Director Culture Division TECO‐Houston
600 ndash 720 Networking and Dinner
720 ‐ 800 Plenary Presentation 4
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
800 ndash 820 MCASTA Award Ceremony (Chair Dr Kam Fok)
Young Scholars Service Awards Outstanding Scholars
820 900 Performances (Chairs Mr Yin Lee amp Dr Henry Huang)
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International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
(雲端輔助的生化科技國際研討會)
Saturday September 8 2012 (將在 2012 年 9 月 8 日 (週六) 召開年會)
REGISTRATION AND LUNCH RECEPTION ARE FREE Conference web site httpwwwmcastaorg2012-mcasta-annual-conference
a Program Theme Revolutionary research practical applications
b Conference Lunch Reception and Dinner Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (maps)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
There is a program for everyone (details)hellip
Keynote and Plenary Speakers (details)
o Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
o Dr Jaw-Lin Wang (王兆麟所長 ) Biomedical Graduate School National Taiwan
University
o Mr David Sandel Sandel amp Associates
o Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin Taipei City Department of Transportation
Come and meet 2012 Outstanding Scholars Dr Ping Wang amp Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh and Service
Award Winner Dr K C Hou
World renowned biotechnology and cloud computing researchers and scholars will bring
revolutionary research to very lively practical and interactive discussion and stimulate
creative thoughts Everyone is cordially invited to learn something new at this workshop
(workshop description program schedule)
The Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Lunch Reception provides
a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how
their research will shape the world in the future (Young Scholars list) and to network with business
executives business owners researchers and college professors for everything you need to know
from starting a successful business career paths and college advice (Program description
schedule)
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授)
Department Chair and Professor
Stephen F and Camilla T Brauer Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Dr Yin is a founding fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological
Engineering and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers He has
recently served as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society editor‐in‐chief of
the ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering and a member of the national
advisory council of the National Institute of Biological Imaging and Bioengineering
Additionally he is a member of numerous academic and industrial advisory boards
Dr Yin came to Washington University from the Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine to lead the biomedical engineering department in 1997 From 1978‐1997
at Johns Hopkins he had appointments in medicine (cardiology) physiology and
biomedical engineering departments
Dr Yins research interests encompass soft tissue biomechanics cell mechanics and
hemodynamics Currently his research work involves determining how cells respond
morphologically functionally and genetically to various mechanical stimuli Dr Yin
also utilizes nanoindentation with atomic force microscopy to determine the dynamic
mechanical properties of cell and sub cellular constituents This research has
applications to cancer as well as tissue healing and remodeling
Page | 12
Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin NAME(CHINESE) 殷起彭 (ENGLISH) Frank Yin
ORGANIZATION Washington University‐ Dept of Biomedical Engineering
POSITIONTITLE Professor and chairman
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 1097
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yinbiomedwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐6164 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ndash CURRENT AND FUTURE
ABSTRACT
In this talk I will provide a brief overview of the state of biomedical engineering education
and research ‐ using Washington Universityrsquos department as a model The main focus will
be to provide some insight into current research by our faculty as well as a prediction
about future directions
Page | 13
2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Mr David Sandel
Sandel amp Associates
Mr Sandel is an accomplished leader and technology executive focused on the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems which create business research
education and high value job opportunities through the use of sustainable Smart City
economic development solutions
Mr Sandel is also an experienced market leader having significant business
development tax policy and contractual experience in the public and private sectors
including higher education K‐12 public safety healthcare energy management
financial municipal government municipal utilities and service provider Internet
infrastructure
Mr Sandel is the founder of the Gigabit City Summit and currently serves as
President of Sandel amp Associates He is also a principal advisor to the mayorrsquos Bi‐state
Innovation Team for the Kansas City Google Fiber initiative As president of the St
Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative David was appointed by local governments to
oversee the economic development of the St Louis Metropolitan Internet ‐ the first
appointment of its kind in the United States He was also president and founder of
NetLabs Inc (Datotel) He is a recognized Smart City master planner and leader in the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems and sustainable metropolitan
internet infrastructure
Mr Sandel received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from
Washington University in St Louis where he also attended graduate school He has
also served on a variety of entrepreneurial non‐profit and regional planning boards
as well as on state and local government councils
Page | 14
Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
Page | 16
王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
Page | 18
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
Page | 19
Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
Page | 21
他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
Page | 22
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
Page | 23
alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
Page | 24
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
Page | 40
The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
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httpscanewscom
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Schedule
830‐900 Lobby Registration
900‐905 Opening Remarks
Director General Jack JC Yang Kansas City TECO
905‐910 Welcoming Remarks
Dr Bih‐Ru Lea President MCASTA
910 ‐940 Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
940 ‐ 1010 Plenary Presentation 2
Where Community Challenges and Technical Opportunity Meet
Mr David Sandel (Kansas City Cloud and Smart City Initiative St Louis U‐Loop
Media Hub Initiative)
1010 ‐1015 Program Overview
1020 ‐1030 Break
1030 ‐ 1200
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Stephen Wu (Track chair Covidien)
Dr Da‐Ren Chen (陳大仁教授) Washington University
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) Mediomics LLC
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授) Washington University Dr Nathan Chen (陳慶能教授) 台灣中山大學
1200 ‐200
Posters Showcase and Reception (View proposal amp layout in Appendix 2)
Ying Chau (Allen) Liu and David Lee (Track Chairs)
Biotechnology Company showcase
Emerging Scholarsstudent poster presentations
Faculty QampA service for parents and general public note 1
200 ‐ 210 Break
210 ‐ 230 Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang (王兆麟教授) 台大生醫所所長
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230 ‐ 400
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) (Track Chair Mediomics LLC)
Dr Su‐Shing Chen (陳樹新教授 University of Florida) Dr Frank Lee (李宁 IBM) Panelists Dr George Wu Ms Violet Li Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang Dr Nathan
Chen Dr Da‐Ren Chen Dr Su‐Shing Chen
400 ‐ 430 Networking and Coffee Break
430 ‐ 600
Management of Human Resources in Biotech Technology and morehellip (Lifersquos
three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship 人 生 三 決 擇
學業 就業 創業)
Facilitator Dr Stephen Wu
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士)
Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
(public sector)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 Art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development
MasterCard (Corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Director Culture Division TECO‐Houston
600 ndash 720 Networking and Dinner
720 ‐ 800 Plenary Presentation 4
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
800 ndash 820 MCASTA Award Ceremony (Chair Dr Kam Fok)
Young Scholars Service Awards Outstanding Scholars
820 900 Performances (Chairs Mr Yin Lee amp Dr Henry Huang)
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International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
(雲端輔助的生化科技國際研討會)
Saturday September 8 2012 (將在 2012 年 9 月 8 日 (週六) 召開年會)
REGISTRATION AND LUNCH RECEPTION ARE FREE Conference web site httpwwwmcastaorg2012-mcasta-annual-conference
a Program Theme Revolutionary research practical applications
b Conference Lunch Reception and Dinner Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (maps)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
There is a program for everyone (details)hellip
Keynote and Plenary Speakers (details)
o Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
o Dr Jaw-Lin Wang (王兆麟所長 ) Biomedical Graduate School National Taiwan
University
o Mr David Sandel Sandel amp Associates
o Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin Taipei City Department of Transportation
Come and meet 2012 Outstanding Scholars Dr Ping Wang amp Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh and Service
Award Winner Dr K C Hou
World renowned biotechnology and cloud computing researchers and scholars will bring
revolutionary research to very lively practical and interactive discussion and stimulate
creative thoughts Everyone is cordially invited to learn something new at this workshop
(workshop description program schedule)
The Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Lunch Reception provides
a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how
their research will shape the world in the future (Young Scholars list) and to network with business
executives business owners researchers and college professors for everything you need to know
from starting a successful business career paths and college advice (Program description
schedule)
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授)
Department Chair and Professor
Stephen F and Camilla T Brauer Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Dr Yin is a founding fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological
Engineering and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers He has
recently served as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society editor‐in‐chief of
the ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering and a member of the national
advisory council of the National Institute of Biological Imaging and Bioengineering
Additionally he is a member of numerous academic and industrial advisory boards
Dr Yin came to Washington University from the Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine to lead the biomedical engineering department in 1997 From 1978‐1997
at Johns Hopkins he had appointments in medicine (cardiology) physiology and
biomedical engineering departments
Dr Yins research interests encompass soft tissue biomechanics cell mechanics and
hemodynamics Currently his research work involves determining how cells respond
morphologically functionally and genetically to various mechanical stimuli Dr Yin
also utilizes nanoindentation with atomic force microscopy to determine the dynamic
mechanical properties of cell and sub cellular constituents This research has
applications to cancer as well as tissue healing and remodeling
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Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin NAME(CHINESE) 殷起彭 (ENGLISH) Frank Yin
ORGANIZATION Washington University‐ Dept of Biomedical Engineering
POSITIONTITLE Professor and chairman
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 1097
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yinbiomedwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐6164 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ndash CURRENT AND FUTURE
ABSTRACT
In this talk I will provide a brief overview of the state of biomedical engineering education
and research ‐ using Washington Universityrsquos department as a model The main focus will
be to provide some insight into current research by our faculty as well as a prediction
about future directions
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Mr David Sandel
Sandel amp Associates
Mr Sandel is an accomplished leader and technology executive focused on the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems which create business research
education and high value job opportunities through the use of sustainable Smart City
economic development solutions
Mr Sandel is also an experienced market leader having significant business
development tax policy and contractual experience in the public and private sectors
including higher education K‐12 public safety healthcare energy management
financial municipal government municipal utilities and service provider Internet
infrastructure
Mr Sandel is the founder of the Gigabit City Summit and currently serves as
President of Sandel amp Associates He is also a principal advisor to the mayorrsquos Bi‐state
Innovation Team for the Kansas City Google Fiber initiative As president of the St
Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative David was appointed by local governments to
oversee the economic development of the St Louis Metropolitan Internet ‐ the first
appointment of its kind in the United States He was also president and founder of
NetLabs Inc (Datotel) He is a recognized Smart City master planner and leader in the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems and sustainable metropolitan
internet infrastructure
Mr Sandel received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from
Washington University in St Louis where he also attended graduate school He has
also served on a variety of entrepreneurial non‐profit and regional planning boards
as well as on state and local government councils
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Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
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王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
Page | 19
Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
Page | 21
他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
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alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
Page | 40
The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
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Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
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httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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230 ‐ 400
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華教授) (Track Chair Mediomics LLC)
Dr Su‐Shing Chen (陳樹新教授 University of Florida) Dr Frank Lee (李宁 IBM) Panelists Dr George Wu Ms Violet Li Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang Dr Nathan
Chen Dr Da‐Ren Chen Dr Su‐Shing Chen
400 ‐ 430 Networking and Coffee Break
430 ‐ 600
Management of Human Resources in Biotech Technology and morehellip (Lifersquos
three choices School Career and Entrepreneurship 人 生 三 決 擇
學業 就業 創業)
Facilitator Dr Stephen Wu
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士)
Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
(public sector)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 Art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development
MasterCard (Corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Director Culture Division TECO‐Houston
600 ndash 720 Networking and Dinner
720 ‐ 800 Plenary Presentation 4
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局)
800 ndash 820 MCASTA Award Ceremony (Chair Dr Kam Fok)
Young Scholars Service Awards Outstanding Scholars
820 900 Performances (Chairs Mr Yin Lee amp Dr Henry Huang)
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International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
(雲端輔助的生化科技國際研討會)
Saturday September 8 2012 (將在 2012 年 9 月 8 日 (週六) 召開年會)
REGISTRATION AND LUNCH RECEPTION ARE FREE Conference web site httpwwwmcastaorg2012-mcasta-annual-conference
a Program Theme Revolutionary research practical applications
b Conference Lunch Reception and Dinner Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (maps)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
There is a program for everyone (details)hellip
Keynote and Plenary Speakers (details)
o Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
o Dr Jaw-Lin Wang (王兆麟所長 ) Biomedical Graduate School National Taiwan
University
o Mr David Sandel Sandel amp Associates
o Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin Taipei City Department of Transportation
Come and meet 2012 Outstanding Scholars Dr Ping Wang amp Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh and Service
Award Winner Dr K C Hou
World renowned biotechnology and cloud computing researchers and scholars will bring
revolutionary research to very lively practical and interactive discussion and stimulate
creative thoughts Everyone is cordially invited to learn something new at this workshop
(workshop description program schedule)
The Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Lunch Reception provides
a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how
their research will shape the world in the future (Young Scholars list) and to network with business
executives business owners researchers and college professors for everything you need to know
from starting a successful business career paths and college advice (Program description
schedule)
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授)
Department Chair and Professor
Stephen F and Camilla T Brauer Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Dr Yin is a founding fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological
Engineering and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers He has
recently served as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society editor‐in‐chief of
the ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering and a member of the national
advisory council of the National Institute of Biological Imaging and Bioengineering
Additionally he is a member of numerous academic and industrial advisory boards
Dr Yin came to Washington University from the Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine to lead the biomedical engineering department in 1997 From 1978‐1997
at Johns Hopkins he had appointments in medicine (cardiology) physiology and
biomedical engineering departments
Dr Yins research interests encompass soft tissue biomechanics cell mechanics and
hemodynamics Currently his research work involves determining how cells respond
morphologically functionally and genetically to various mechanical stimuli Dr Yin
also utilizes nanoindentation with atomic force microscopy to determine the dynamic
mechanical properties of cell and sub cellular constituents This research has
applications to cancer as well as tissue healing and remodeling
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Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin NAME(CHINESE) 殷起彭 (ENGLISH) Frank Yin
ORGANIZATION Washington University‐ Dept of Biomedical Engineering
POSITIONTITLE Professor and chairman
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 1097
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yinbiomedwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐6164 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ndash CURRENT AND FUTURE
ABSTRACT
In this talk I will provide a brief overview of the state of biomedical engineering education
and research ‐ using Washington Universityrsquos department as a model The main focus will
be to provide some insight into current research by our faculty as well as a prediction
about future directions
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Mr David Sandel
Sandel amp Associates
Mr Sandel is an accomplished leader and technology executive focused on the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems which create business research
education and high value job opportunities through the use of sustainable Smart City
economic development solutions
Mr Sandel is also an experienced market leader having significant business
development tax policy and contractual experience in the public and private sectors
including higher education K‐12 public safety healthcare energy management
financial municipal government municipal utilities and service provider Internet
infrastructure
Mr Sandel is the founder of the Gigabit City Summit and currently serves as
President of Sandel amp Associates He is also a principal advisor to the mayorrsquos Bi‐state
Innovation Team for the Kansas City Google Fiber initiative As president of the St
Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative David was appointed by local governments to
oversee the economic development of the St Louis Metropolitan Internet ‐ the first
appointment of its kind in the United States He was also president and founder of
NetLabs Inc (Datotel) He is a recognized Smart City master planner and leader in the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems and sustainable metropolitan
internet infrastructure
Mr Sandel received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from
Washington University in St Louis where he also attended graduate school He has
also served on a variety of entrepreneurial non‐profit and regional planning boards
as well as on state and local government councils
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Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
Page | 16
王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
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Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
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他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
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alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
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Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop
(雲端輔助的生化科技國際研討會)
Saturday September 8 2012 (將在 2012 年 9 月 8 日 (週六) 召開年會)
REGISTRATION AND LUNCH RECEPTION ARE FREE Conference web site httpwwwmcastaorg2012-mcasta-annual-conference
a Program Theme Revolutionary research practical applications
b Conference Lunch Reception and Dinner Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (maps)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
There is a program for everyone (details)hellip
Keynote and Plenary Speakers (details)
o Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) Washington University in St Louis
o Dr Jaw-Lin Wang (王兆麟所長 ) Biomedical Graduate School National Taiwan
University
o Mr David Sandel Sandel amp Associates
o Commissioner Tse-Ying (Jason) Lin Taipei City Department of Transportation
Come and meet 2012 Outstanding Scholars Dr Ping Wang amp Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh and Service
Award Winner Dr K C Hou
World renowned biotechnology and cloud computing researchers and scholars will bring
revolutionary research to very lively practical and interactive discussion and stimulate
creative thoughts Everyone is cordially invited to learn something new at this workshop
(workshop description program schedule)
The Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Lunch Reception provides
a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet exceptional and bright young scholars and discover how
their research will shape the world in the future (Young Scholars list) and to network with business
executives business owners researchers and college professors for everything you need to know
from starting a successful business career paths and college advice (Program description
schedule)
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授)
Department Chair and Professor
Stephen F and Camilla T Brauer Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Dr Yin is a founding fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological
Engineering and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers He has
recently served as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society editor‐in‐chief of
the ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering and a member of the national
advisory council of the National Institute of Biological Imaging and Bioengineering
Additionally he is a member of numerous academic and industrial advisory boards
Dr Yin came to Washington University from the Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine to lead the biomedical engineering department in 1997 From 1978‐1997
at Johns Hopkins he had appointments in medicine (cardiology) physiology and
biomedical engineering departments
Dr Yins research interests encompass soft tissue biomechanics cell mechanics and
hemodynamics Currently his research work involves determining how cells respond
morphologically functionally and genetically to various mechanical stimuli Dr Yin
also utilizes nanoindentation with atomic force microscopy to determine the dynamic
mechanical properties of cell and sub cellular constituents This research has
applications to cancer as well as tissue healing and remodeling
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Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin NAME(CHINESE) 殷起彭 (ENGLISH) Frank Yin
ORGANIZATION Washington University‐ Dept of Biomedical Engineering
POSITIONTITLE Professor and chairman
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 1097
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yinbiomedwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐6164 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ndash CURRENT AND FUTURE
ABSTRACT
In this talk I will provide a brief overview of the state of biomedical engineering education
and research ‐ using Washington Universityrsquos department as a model The main focus will
be to provide some insight into current research by our faculty as well as a prediction
about future directions
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Mr David Sandel
Sandel amp Associates
Mr Sandel is an accomplished leader and technology executive focused on the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems which create business research
education and high value job opportunities through the use of sustainable Smart City
economic development solutions
Mr Sandel is also an experienced market leader having significant business
development tax policy and contractual experience in the public and private sectors
including higher education K‐12 public safety healthcare energy management
financial municipal government municipal utilities and service provider Internet
infrastructure
Mr Sandel is the founder of the Gigabit City Summit and currently serves as
President of Sandel amp Associates He is also a principal advisor to the mayorrsquos Bi‐state
Innovation Team for the Kansas City Google Fiber initiative As president of the St
Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative David was appointed by local governments to
oversee the economic development of the St Louis Metropolitan Internet ‐ the first
appointment of its kind in the United States He was also president and founder of
NetLabs Inc (Datotel) He is a recognized Smart City master planner and leader in the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems and sustainable metropolitan
internet infrastructure
Mr Sandel received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from
Washington University in St Louis where he also attended graduate school He has
also served on a variety of entrepreneurial non‐profit and regional planning boards
as well as on state and local government councils
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Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
Page | 16
王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
Page | 18
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
Page | 19
Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
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他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
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alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 28
NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
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NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
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Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授)
Department Chair and Professor
Stephen F and Camilla T Brauer Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Dr Yin is a founding fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological
Engineering and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers He has
recently served as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society editor‐in‐chief of
the ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering and a member of the national
advisory council of the National Institute of Biological Imaging and Bioengineering
Additionally he is a member of numerous academic and industrial advisory boards
Dr Yin came to Washington University from the Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine to lead the biomedical engineering department in 1997 From 1978‐1997
at Johns Hopkins he had appointments in medicine (cardiology) physiology and
biomedical engineering departments
Dr Yins research interests encompass soft tissue biomechanics cell mechanics and
hemodynamics Currently his research work involves determining how cells respond
morphologically functionally and genetically to various mechanical stimuli Dr Yin
also utilizes nanoindentation with atomic force microscopy to determine the dynamic
mechanical properties of cell and sub cellular constituents This research has
applications to cancer as well as tissue healing and remodeling
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Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin NAME(CHINESE) 殷起彭 (ENGLISH) Frank Yin
ORGANIZATION Washington University‐ Dept of Biomedical Engineering
POSITIONTITLE Professor and chairman
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 1097
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yinbiomedwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐6164 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ndash CURRENT AND FUTURE
ABSTRACT
In this talk I will provide a brief overview of the state of biomedical engineering education
and research ‐ using Washington Universityrsquos department as a model The main focus will
be to provide some insight into current research by our faculty as well as a prediction
about future directions
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Mr David Sandel
Sandel amp Associates
Mr Sandel is an accomplished leader and technology executive focused on the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems which create business research
education and high value job opportunities through the use of sustainable Smart City
economic development solutions
Mr Sandel is also an experienced market leader having significant business
development tax policy and contractual experience in the public and private sectors
including higher education K‐12 public safety healthcare energy management
financial municipal government municipal utilities and service provider Internet
infrastructure
Mr Sandel is the founder of the Gigabit City Summit and currently serves as
President of Sandel amp Associates He is also a principal advisor to the mayorrsquos Bi‐state
Innovation Team for the Kansas City Google Fiber initiative As president of the St
Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative David was appointed by local governments to
oversee the economic development of the St Louis Metropolitan Internet ‐ the first
appointment of its kind in the United States He was also president and founder of
NetLabs Inc (Datotel) He is a recognized Smart City master planner and leader in the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems and sustainable metropolitan
internet infrastructure
Mr Sandel received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from
Washington University in St Louis where he also attended graduate school He has
also served on a variety of entrepreneurial non‐profit and regional planning boards
as well as on state and local government councils
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Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
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王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
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Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
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他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
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alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 28
NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
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NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
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Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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Plenary Presentation 1
Dr Frank Yin NAME(CHINESE) 殷起彭 (ENGLISH) Frank Yin
ORGANIZATION Washington University‐ Dept of Biomedical Engineering
POSITIONTITLE Professor and chairman
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 1097
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yinbiomedwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐6164 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ndash CURRENT AND FUTURE
ABSTRACT
In this talk I will provide a brief overview of the state of biomedical engineering education
and research ‐ using Washington Universityrsquos department as a model The main focus will
be to provide some insight into current research by our faculty as well as a prediction
about future directions
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Mr David Sandel
Sandel amp Associates
Mr Sandel is an accomplished leader and technology executive focused on the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems which create business research
education and high value job opportunities through the use of sustainable Smart City
economic development solutions
Mr Sandel is also an experienced market leader having significant business
development tax policy and contractual experience in the public and private sectors
including higher education K‐12 public safety healthcare energy management
financial municipal government municipal utilities and service provider Internet
infrastructure
Mr Sandel is the founder of the Gigabit City Summit and currently serves as
President of Sandel amp Associates He is also a principal advisor to the mayorrsquos Bi‐state
Innovation Team for the Kansas City Google Fiber initiative As president of the St
Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative David was appointed by local governments to
oversee the economic development of the St Louis Metropolitan Internet ‐ the first
appointment of its kind in the United States He was also president and founder of
NetLabs Inc (Datotel) He is a recognized Smart City master planner and leader in the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems and sustainable metropolitan
internet infrastructure
Mr Sandel received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from
Washington University in St Louis where he also attended graduate school He has
also served on a variety of entrepreneurial non‐profit and regional planning boards
as well as on state and local government councils
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Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
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王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
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Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
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他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
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alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
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Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
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httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Mr David Sandel
Sandel amp Associates
Mr Sandel is an accomplished leader and technology executive focused on the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems which create business research
education and high value job opportunities through the use of sustainable Smart City
economic development solutions
Mr Sandel is also an experienced market leader having significant business
development tax policy and contractual experience in the public and private sectors
including higher education K‐12 public safety healthcare energy management
financial municipal government municipal utilities and service provider Internet
infrastructure
Mr Sandel is the founder of the Gigabit City Summit and currently serves as
President of Sandel amp Associates He is also a principal advisor to the mayorrsquos Bi‐state
Innovation Team for the Kansas City Google Fiber initiative As president of the St
Louis Regional Exchange Collaborative David was appointed by local governments to
oversee the economic development of the St Louis Metropolitan Internet ‐ the first
appointment of its kind in the United States He was also president and founder of
NetLabs Inc (Datotel) He is a recognized Smart City master planner and leader in the
development of metropolitan internet ecosystems and sustainable metropolitan
internet infrastructure
Mr Sandel received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from
Washington University in St Louis where he also attended graduate school He has
also served on a variety of entrepreneurial non‐profit and regional planning boards
as well as on state and local government councils
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Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
Page | 16
王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
Page | 19
Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
Page | 21
他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
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alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
Page | 40
The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
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Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
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httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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Plenary Presentation 2
Mr David Sandel SPEAKER NAME David Sandel
ORGANIZATION Sandel amp Associates
POSITIONTITLE President
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6900 Delmar
PRIMARY E‐MAIL davidsandelgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐435‐3658 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
SMART CITY
ldquoWHERE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY MEETrdquo
We stand at an incredible moment in the history of our cities A moment in which the economic
forces of globalization combined with the dramatic decrease in the price performance ratio of
compute power mobility and Gigabit communication will begin a process of transformation of our
cites as we enter into what may be the beginning of a new era ndash the third industrial revolution
Today we can begin to realize the benefits of cutting‐edge technology But we must also plan for
and be aware of the impacts on economic development urban and transportation planning
governance policy and socialbehavior changes But to move forward each Smart City must be
willing to commit the appropriate resources of people funding and time We have to move beyond
our own city and engage our own regional economy We have to move beyond the mindset that
says ldquoholding information is power to onerdquo that says ldquosharing information is greater potentialrdquo
In his keynote presentation Mr Sandel will define Smart City and reflect upon the early
lessons learned from the Kansas City ndash Google Fiber initiative and The Gigabit City Summit
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
Page | 16
王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
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Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
Page | 21
他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
Page | 22
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
Page | 23
alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
Page | 24
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
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NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
Page | 40
The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
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Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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2012MCASTAInternationalWorkshopPlenarySpeaker
Dr Jaw-Lin Wang
王兆麟所長
國立台灣大學 醫學院暨工學院
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang is a professor and director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University in Taipei Taiwan He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1986 his MA from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 1991 and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from The Ohio State University in 1996 He finished his postdoctoral training in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University in 1999 Dr Wangrsquos research is in the area of spine biomechanics disc regeneration and computer assisted surgery Dr Wang has published more than seventy research papers in elite journals such as Spine Journal of Biomechanics etc and hundreds of international conference papers His current research topics include the effects of natural cross‐linker platelet rich plasma mesenchymal stem cells on the degenerated disc and the assessment of surgical and physical strategies for cervical radiculomyelopathy In addition to academic research funded by the Ministry of Economics (Taiwan) he has also developed a miniature navigation system for spinal surgery A computer‐assisted dental implantation system and a surgery‐planning system of atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation developed by Dr Wang have been used in clinical practice As medical expenses keep rising Dr Wang has also devoted his research to developing cost‐effective diagnosis and treatment methods for clinical needs For example Dr Wang has developed a new safety method for vertebroplasty without expensive equipment Dr Wang is currently a board member for the Taiwan Orthopedic Research Society Taiwan Society of Biomechanics and Taiwan Society of Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Orthopedic Research Society (America) He has served as a reviewing member for National Science Council and Ministry of Economics He hosted the Conference of Asian Pacific Biomechanics held in Taipei (2005) and gave lectures at many international conferences He is currently serving as an editor‐in‐chief for Biomedical Engineering Application Basis and Communications
Page | 16
王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
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Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
Page | 21
他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
Page | 22
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
Page | 23
alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
Page | 24
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
Page | 25
的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
Page | 26
2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
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NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
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NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
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臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 16
王兆麟 博士 個人簡歷
王兆麟博士目前是國立台灣大學
醫學工程學研究所的教授兼所長
以及台灣大學機械系的合聘教授
王教授於 1986 年在台灣大學機械
系取得學士學位1991 年於台灣
科技大學機械系取得碩士學位
1996 年於美國俄亥俄州立大學力
學系取得博士學位王教授 1999 年在耶魯大學骨科與復健科完成博士後訓練
王教授的研究對象以脊椎為主研究課題包含了脊椎生物力學椎間盤再生
以及電腦輔助手術方法開發等王教授有七十餘篇的期刊學術論文發表於 Spine Jour
of Biomechanics 等頂尖期刊以及發表超過百篇的國際會議論文他目前的主要研
究計畫有研究天然交聯劑含血小板之血漿間質幹細胞對退化椎間盤之影響 頸
椎 脊 髓 神 經 病 變 之手術選擇與術後物理治療方式之評估除了學術研究以外王
教授接受了經濟部的資助發展了一套適用於脊椎手術的微型手術巡航器王教授
所研發的電腦輔助植牙系統與寰樞椎關節固定術之手術規劃系統目前已有實際的運
用隨著醫療費用的增加王教授也投注心力在平價診斷與治療的研究例如他發
明了一個簡單便宜安全有效的椎骨整形術方法來治療壓迫性椎骨骨折
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
Page | 19
Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
Page | 21
他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
Page | 22
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
Page | 23
alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
Page | 24
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
Page | 25
的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
Page | 26
2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 28
NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
Page | 29
NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
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NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
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limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
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NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
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NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
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NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
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surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 17
Plenary Presentation 3
Dr Jaw‐Lin Wang
NAME(CHINESE) 王兆麟 (ENGLISH) Jaw‐Lin Wang
ORGANIZATION Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 sec 1 Jen‐Ai Road Taipei Taiwan
PRIMARY E‐MAIL jlwangntuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
+886‐2‐3366‐5269 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
+886‐2‐23687573
EDUCATION amp RESEARCH OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN TAIWAN AND NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The biomedical engineering is one of the most prominent industry both in US and
Taiwan In this presentation the current status of education and research of biomedical
engineering in Taiwan with emphasis in National Taiwan University will be introduced
Statistics and stories from education research towards the industry would also be illustrated
A brief about Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Taiwan University The
Institute was previously the Research Center of Biomedical Engineering established in 1990
and changed to be the institute in 1998 This institute belongs to both College of Medicine and
College of Engineering The Master Program started in 1998 and PhD Program started in
2001 The Institute has six divisions Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioelectronics Clinical
Engineering Bioinformatics and Biophotonics The mission of the institute is to promote
activities of teaching research and development in biomedical engineering with the
emphasis in cultivating the professional teacher and biomedical engineers pioneering the
research fields of biomedical engineering and assisting the development of biomedical
engineering industries The Institute has 22 full-time faculty members and 200 master and
doctoral graduate students currently The Institute holds a scientific journal the Biomedical
engineering Application Basis and Communications This bimonthly journal has been
included in SCI EI and several other databases
Page | 18
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
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Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
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他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
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alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
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NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
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surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
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臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 18
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Ping Wang
Seigle Family Distinguished Professor Washington University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Dr Ping Wang is presently Seigle Family Distinguished Professor at Washington
University in St Louis and Research Associate at the NBER and the Federal Reserve
Bank of St Louis He received his BS in Ocean Transportation from the National
Chao Tung University (Taiwan) his MA in Economics from National Chengchi
University (Taiwan) and the University of Rochester and his PhD in Economics from
the University of Rochester in 1987
Dr Wang began his academic career at Pennsylvania State University joined
Vanderbilt University in 1999 as Full Professor of Economics and accepted an
endowed chair professorship at Washington University in St Louis in 2005 He
previously served as Department Chair at Vanderbilt University (2002‐05) and
Washington University in St Louis (2005‐08) where major buildups have been
initiated and carried out He has held visiting positions at the CORE Fujen Catholic
University Kobe University Kyoto University National Chengchi University National
Donghua University Purdue University Tamkang University Tilburg University
(Netherlands) the University of Rochester the University of Washington and Wuhan
University as well as the Research Departments of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta the International Monetary Funds
Institute and the Institute of Economics of Academia Sinica
Page | 19
Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
Page | 21
他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
Page | 22
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
Page | 23
alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
Page | 24
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
Page | 40
The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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Dr Wangrsquos major research areas include Growth and Development Economic
Theory MoneyMacroeconomics and SpatialHealth Economics He has published
over 70 research articles in refereed journals including American Economic Review
Review of Economic Studies Journal of Economic Theory Journal of Monetary
Economics and International Economic Review He has supervised or co‐supervised
over 20 PhD students throughout his two and a half decades of university career
Dr Wang was President of the Chinese Economic Association in North America in
2001 and is currently President of the Midwest Economic Association and Vice
President of Development and Planning of the East Asian Institute He is a
frequently‐sought presenter at both conferences and workshops in his discipline and
is active in organizing conferences and in editing several academic journals He holds
honorary distinguished professorship at National Central University National
Chengchi University and National Hsinghua University He was elected as member of
the Phi Tau Phi Honorary Society in 2005 and as National Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician) in 2008
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
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他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
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alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
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NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
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limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
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NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
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NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
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NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
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surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 20
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
縱橫經濟的王平教授
王平教授
聖路易華盛頓大學的 Seigle Family
Distinguished 教授
國家經濟研究局 (NBER National
Bureau of Economic Research) 和
聖路易聯邦儲備銀行任副研究員
中央研究院院士 (National
Academy Fellow of Taiwan
(Academician)
他在台灣的國立交通大學學取得海洋運輸學士學位繼而在台灣的國立政治大學
和美國的羅徹斯特大學都取得經濟學碩士學位他的博士學位是在1987年在美
國羅徹斯特大學的經濟學系獲得研究所畢業以後他先在賓州州立大學任教
然後在1999 年轉到范德比爾特大學經濟學系任教授於2005年加入聖路易的華
盛頓大學成為一位有特殊尊榮的講座教授他曾任范德比爾特大學(2002-05)
和聖路易華盛頓大學(2005-08)的系主任多有改革建樹
王教授並在各處擔任客座教授例如在在非營利性的 CORE 組織輔仁大學
神戶大學京都大學國立政治大學國立東華大學武漢大學淡江大學荷
蘭的蒂爾堡大學美國的羅徹斯特大學華盛頓大學普渡大學以及達拉斯聯
邦儲備銀行和亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行的研究部門國際貨幣基金研究所中央研
究院經濟研究所等等
Page | 21
他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
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2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
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alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
Page | 40
The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
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Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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他主要研究領域包括增長和發展經濟理論貨幣 宏觀經濟學和空間 衛生
經濟學他已發表70多篇研究論文發表在需評審的期刊上這些期刊包括美
國經濟評論審查經濟研究經濟理論雜誌貨幣經濟學雜誌和國際經濟評論等
在他二十五年的教學生涯中至少有20多名博士出於他門下
他在2001年任北美中國經濟協會主席目前是中西部經濟協會的會長和東亞研
究所發展和規劃的副總裁
他經常被邀去在他本科的研討會中演講並也經常籌劃會議還在幾個學術期刊
裏任編輯他現在還擁有國立中央大學國立政治大學和國家清華大學傑出榮譽
教授的頭銜他在2005年被選入為 Phi Tau Phi 榮譽協會的會員和在2008年中
入選為第27屆中央研究院院士這是中華民國學術界 崇高的榮譽
王平院士特別期勉當今台灣研究生強調「作為學生要抓緊方向」他表示
隨著時代的不同學生應該用更高的標準來衡量自己他並以親身經歷鼓勵學
生能踏出本科系領域多旁聽自己有興趣的課程或參加講座研討會和其他
同學交換心得
相較於美國經濟學者王平院士認為台灣學者應持續提升參與學術活動的動
力尤其參與各項國際學術會議有助於增加台灣研究成果的能見度
Page | 22
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
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alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
Page | 24
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
Page | 25
的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
Page | 26
2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 28
NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
Page | 29
NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
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NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
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limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
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NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
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NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
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NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
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NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
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surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 22
2012 MCASTA Outstanding Scholar
Dr Fu-Hung Hsieh
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Biological Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia
Dr Fu‐Hung Hsieh is a professor and director of graduate studies in the biological
engineering department at the University of Missouri Columbia He is also co‐leader of
the universityrsquos Bioprocessing and Biosensing Center Food for the 21st Century
Eminence Research Program
Dr Hsieh has been an extraordinary leader in education research and development He
is highly regarded as an educator who has had significant impact on his students He has
been voted by graduating seniors as an Outstanding Teaching Professor in College of
Engineering six times and was a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in
Graduate Teaching Additionally he is recognized worldwide for his engineering
expertise in solving industrial problems involving the production of high‐quality and
nutritious food products
Dr Hsiehrsquos research in the area of food and high‐moisture extrusion with emphasis on
modeling and in providing new understanding of protein‐protein interactions is
recognized by both academic and industry scientists for its innovative and practical
applications His unique vision in creating and developing a fundamental and applied
knowledge base has provided the framework for establishing the nationally and
internationally renowned Food Extrusion Laboratory of which he is in charge
Beyond Meat a private company based in Cumberland Md is rolling out the chicken
Page | 23
alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
Page | 24
美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
Page | 40
The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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alternative developed in Dr Hsiehrsquos lab nationwide This product has been featured in
Time The New York Times Discovery Channel NPR and many other international news
media A factory will be opened this year in Columbia thereby translating MU research
into a commercial product that brings jobs to mid‐Missouri
Dr Hsieh has secured more than $5 million in research grants for his students for the
development of new courses in food and bioprocess engineering and for creation of
new inventions He holds 6 patents and has authored nearly 150 refereed research
papers and book chapters in leading food science and engineering journals He was a
recipient of Chancellorrsquos Award for Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Activity in
the Physical and Mathematical Sciences from University of Missouri and Professional
Achievement Award from Chinese American Food Society
Dr Hsieh is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and
is currently serving as associate editor for Transactions of the ASABE He is also a Fellow
of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for whom he served as associate editor for
the Journal of Food Science
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 28
NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
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NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
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臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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美中西區學術聯誼會2012年傑出學人獎得主
頂尖食品科學家謝富弘教授
謝富弘教授
密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授
兼任研究生課程主任
謝富弘是密蘇里大學哥倫比亞校區生物工程系的教授並兼任研究生課程主
任他也是這所大學的生化工程監控和生物感測中心ldquo為21世紀食品的傑出研
究計劃ldquo的推行領導人之一
他出生於台灣畢業於國立台灣大學的化工系在美國雪城大學Syracuse取得
博士學位
謝教授在教育研究和發展領域上是非凡的領導人在教育學生方面一直有極
高的評價他曾六度被工學院的研究生選為傑出教師而獲得教學卓越的金粉筆
獎此外在解決涉及工業生產高品質和高營養食品的問題時他是國際上認
定知名的專家謝教授在食品工程領域享有相當的聲望
謝教授的研究重點是在食品和高水分擠壓的領域他特別著重的是建立推演模
型以提供蛋白質相互作用新的認識這種創新和實際應用為學術界和工業界
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的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
Page | 27
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 28
NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
Page | 29
NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
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NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
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NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
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limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
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NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
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NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
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NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
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NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
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surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 25
的科學家所推崇他負責的國際知名的ldquo食品擠壓實驗室rdquo就是建立在他高膽
獨特的視野和廣博的基本和應用知識上
1999 年他們成功製造出世界上第一塊人造雞肉它屬於一種豆製品但不僅
聞起來味道像雞而且口感也近似它裂開的紋理就像雞肉一樣帶著無數細
密的肉絲
ldquo超越肉類rdquo是一家總部設在馬里蘭州坎伯蘭的私營公司推出了雞肉替代
品這就是他們實驗室發展的成果此產品在『時代雜誌』『紐約時報』
『探索頻道』『國家公眾廣播公司』和其他許多國際新聞媒體都有介紹今
年在密蘇里的哥倫比亞將會開一個工廠把實驗室研究的成果轉化為商業產品
為密蘇里中部帶來商機
謝教授已獲得五百多萬美元的研究補助基金用於他學生的研究計劃發展食
品和生物過程工程的新課程和新的發明他擁有6 項專利並在需評審的期
刊如食品科學與工程類期刊上和書籍章節裏發表了 150 篇研究論文他獲得密
蘇里大學物理和數學系所頒的傑出教學研究和創新成果的校長獎他也得過華
美食品協會的專業成就獎
謝教授是美國農業與生物工程師學會的院士目前擔任 ASABE 雜誌的副主編
他也是食品技術研究所的院士在這研究所出版的食品科學期刊他曾擔任副
主編
Page | 26
2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
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NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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2012 MCASTA Service Award
Dr Kwang‐Chung Hou
侯光中博士
侯光中博士一提起這名字大家眼前都會浮起一個誠懇熱心的臉容他是化學博
士尤其是食品化學方面的專家曾在 Sandoz 公司研究農業及特殊化學品然後
在 Tate amp Lyle 公司專注在澱粉方面研究其在工業及食品的運用 後他是從
Solae 公司退休的他在 Solae 時專門研究大豆蛋白在工業及食品的運用
在繁忙的工作中他還積極參與華人社區的服務他曾是聖路易中華語文學校董事
會的董事及董事會主席為華人下一代的子女教育和文化傳統的認同上付出心血
他多年來參與美中西區華人學術聯誼會的理事會成員任勞任怨盡心盡力成為
海內外學術界交流的橋樑和管道同時他也是聖路易中華文化協會的一名理事他
也曾任會長在他會長任內因他本身熱愛精通中華才藝所以每次開會都會有
一個才藝展現的節目他為中華文化的傳揚不遺餘力就在一年一度的中華日裏
他經常會有攤位展出書法他為人誠懇待人熱心大凡需要他幫忙的事他總鼎
力相助出錢出力
他有一個美滿的家庭妻子汪明珍任職於 Covidien 醫藥保健公司長子侯克華是
醫師博士學生次子侯承華是外科醫師
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
Page | 30
NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
Page | 31
NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
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limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
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NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
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NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 1030‐1200
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical medical information system and
their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
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NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
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NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
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limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
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NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
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NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
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surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
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Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳大仁 (ENGLISH) Da‐Ren Chen
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor and Director of Graduate Study in Department of Energy
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer 3007 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL chenseaswustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐935‐7924 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Electrospray and Its Application in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Areas
ABSTRACT
Electrospray (ES) technique (ie electrohydrodynamic atomization) has been proposed for
many modern applications related to aerosol and particles Examples of the applications
include the surface coating agricultural treatments emulsion fuel spraying micro‐or
nano‐ encapsulation ink‐jet printers colloid micro‐thrusters electrospray mass
spectrometry (ES MS) for macromolecular detection in biochemical applications
monodisperse super micro‐and nono‐ particle generation enhancement of droplet mixing
targeted drug delivery by inhalation power production and electrospray gene
transfection Among all the operational modes in electrospray process the cone‐jet mode
has been investigated and applied in majority of above‐described applications because of
its capability to produce un‐agglomerated monodisperse particles in the sub‐micrometer
and nanometer diameter ranges Single‐capillary electrospray was commonly applied in all
the applications being proposed However the limitation of single‐capillary ES encountered
in modern applications especially in the biomedical and pharmaceutical areas leads to
development of dual‐capillary ES technique thereby broadening the applications of spray
technique Additionally various ES techniques have further investigated for specific
applications In this talk we will briefly review the electrospray history and its fundamental
principles present its modern applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical areas via
various ES techniques and conclude the talk with the future challenge of ES technique
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
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NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
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NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
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limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
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NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
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NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
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Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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NAME(CHINESE) 張義華 (ENGLISH) Yie‐Hwa Chang
ORGANIZATION Mediomics
POSITIONTITLE President and CEO
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 5445 Highland Park Drive St Louis MO 63110
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yiechangmediomicscom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐917‐3026 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
Point of care testing of infectious diseases
ABSTRACT
Replace The Black Death of 1347 to 1352 killed 25 million in Europe over 5 years Smallpox killed an
estimated 60 million Europeans during the 18th century (approximately 400000 per year) In the 19th
century tuberculosis killed an estimated one-quarter of the adult population of Europe by 1918 one in
six deaths in France were still caused by TB The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 (or the Spanish Flu)
killed 25-50 million people (about 2 of world population of 17 billion) Today Influenza kills about
250000 to 500000 worldwide each year Since its discovery AIDS has caused nearly 30 million
deaths (as of 2009) As of 2010 approximately 34 million people have contracted HIV globally One
third of the worlds population is thought to have been infected with M tuberculosis with new
infections occurring at a rate of about one per second In 2010 there were an estimated 88 million
new cases and 15 million associated deaths The World Health Organization has estimated that in
2010 there were 216 million documented cases of malaria It is estimated that 130ndash170 million
people or ~3 of the worlds population are living with chronic hepatitis C About 3ndash4 million people
are infected per year and more than 350000 people die yearly from hepatitis C-related diseases
There is no doubt that we need to keep improving our ability in fighting these infectious diseases
Early detection of infection disease is essential in preventing the spreading of the diseases and it will
significantly increase the cure rate of the infected patients I will discuss the trend and the emerging
technologies and how cloud computing may play an important role in the field of point of care
diagnosis of infectious diseases
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NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
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NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
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limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
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NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
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NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
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Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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For news coverage provided by
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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NAME(CHINESE) 賀端華 (ENGLISH) Tuan‐Hua David Ho
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Professor Of Biology
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Washington University in St Louis
Rebstock 220 One Brookings Drive St Louis MO 63130‐4899
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hobiology2wustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(314) 935‐4632 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(314) 935‐4432
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST FOR FOOD AND FIBERS ANYMORE
ABSTRACT
Agriculture has been pivotal for the development of human civilization Although the
objective of ancient agriculture was simply for the production of food and fibers modern
agricultural biotechnology has been recognized for its contributions to sustainable
development in human societies such as maintaining environmental quality improvement of
human nutrition production of unique industrial materials and generation of alternative
energy Starch-based bioethanol has been in production for decades yet its acceptance has
been controversial due to potential competition against food supply Therefore biofuels
derived from plant-based oils and cellulosic materials have been an area of intensive research
and development in both academia and industry around the world Plant cell walls are the
most abundant biomaterial on earth and they are usually present in agricultural wastes thus
raw materials for cellulose-based biofuels are likely to be in sufficient supply The
challenge however is the efficient conversion of recalcitrant cellulosic materials such as
corn stover rice straws and wood chips into fermentable sugars Both chemical and
biochemical methods are actively being developed Enzymes derived from microbes
capable of naturally decaying cellulosic materials turn out to be quite promising in this
process Taiwan is one of the richest regions in biodiversity thus offers excellent
opportunities in discovering new and useful cellulolytic enzymes and their genes These
enzymes could be further improved and mass-produced to carry out efficient hydrolysis of
cellulosic materials thus substantially lowering the cost of biofuel production in the future
achieving an important alternative objective for agricultural biotechnology
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
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NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
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limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
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NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
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NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
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Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
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httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳慶能 (ENGLISH) Ching‐Nen Nathan Chen
ORGANIZATION Institute of Marine Biology National Sun Yat‐sen Univ TAIWAN
POSITIONTITLE Assistant Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 70 Lien‐Hai Rd Kaohsiung 804 TAIWAN
PRIMARY E‐MAIL nathancmailnsysuedutw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
886‐7‐525‐2000 ext 5106 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ISOLATION amp CULTIVATION OF THERMO‐TOLERANT MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN TAIWAN
ABSTRACT
Discoveries of new microalgae with thermo‐tolerance high growth rate and high lipid
content are crucial to algal biodiesel production in tropical and subtropical zones Four new
green microalgae were isolated in southern Taiwan All four species are members of the
genus Desmodesmus under the family Scenedesmaceae based on molecular and
morphological analyses Two of the four species survived at 45 C for 24 h with 5ndash13 of mortality rates caused by the heat Total lipid contents of the two species reached over
50 in dry biomass under nitrogen starvation and their triacylglycerols (for biodiesel
production) constituted around 75 of the total lipids Thus the two species are good
potential feedstocks for biodiesel production Oil accumulation in the four species
positively correlates with their photosystem II efficiencies during stress treatments (R2 =
090) This finding further supports that photosynthesis is essential for oil body formation
under nitrogen starvation in green microalgae The thermo‐tolerant Desmodesmus sp F2
was further cultivated in municipal wastewater under tropical outdoor conditions The
environmental parameters levels of nutrients and growth rates were monitored during
the cultivations to elucidate the factors that contributed to accelerated growth after lag
phase Cultures bubbled with CO2‐air had about 20 higher yields than the air‐bubbled
culture and 2 of CO2 at a flux rate of 5 Lmin was sufficient to reach this increased yield
In the cultures bubbled with CO2‐air the microalgal cells preferentially utilized ammonium
and nitrate while the air‐bubbled culture made greater use of ammonium and organic
nitrogen In conclusion the factors required for microalga Desmodesmus sp F2 to achieve
accelerated growth in tropical outdoor conditions include (1) 2 CO2 bubbling (2) a level
of ammonium higher than 100 M and (3) a level of nitrate higher than 400 M
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Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
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NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
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limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
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NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
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NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
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NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 32
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company
Showcase and Reception
Track Chair Mr Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu and Mr David Lee
Track Time 1200‐200
Track Overview
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track provides a great
opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research
and receive feedback from field experts and a diverse audience The company showcase provides participants opportunities to meet
company owners and representatives and learn about their experiences
and learn from their knowledge The lunch reception provides opportunities for participants to interact
with young scholars business owners university faculty members and
friends
Page | 33
Page | 34
NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 33
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NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
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NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
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limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
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NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
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surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
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臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 34
NAME(CHINESE) 傅俨瑶 (ENGLISH) Yanyao Fu
ORGANIZATION Washington University School of Medicine‐ Cardiovascular Division
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 13th Floor Northwest Tower
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yanyaofugmailcom
PHONE NUMBER (269)‐830‐2514 FAX NUMBER
RACE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an indicator of cardiac autonomic function and has been
shown to predict mortality Differences in HRV have been observed across race and gender
groups To examine whether these differences can be explained by adjustment for clinical
and demographic covariates the 24‐hour Holter data of 693 white participants (mean age
76 plusmn 4 years 280 men and 413 women) and 372 black participants (mean age 74 plusmn 5 years
137 men and 235 women) of the Cardiovascular Health Study were compared
Ten indices representing time domain frequency domain and non‐linear HRV were
chosen which included standard deviation of N‐N intervals (SDNN) normalized
high‐frequency (HF) and low‐frequency (LF) power and power law slope In a univariate
analysis of variance (ANOVA) of these HRV indices across four race‐gender groups (white
men white women black men and black women) all were significantly different
(plt0001) with the exception of log‐transformed HF power In general men had higher
HRV than did women and whites had higher HRV than did blacks with the overall effect
that white men had the highest and black women the lowest Using a univariate analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA) which adjusted for fourteen covariates such as age blood pressure
and smoking status all of the differences persisted (plt001) Additionally log‐transformed
HF power became significantly different across groups after adjustment (plt005)
In conclusion adjustment for clinical and demographic covariates did not account for the
race and gender differences in HRV Further research is needed to determine which factors
are driving these differences and if distinct normative HRV values should be assigned for
each group
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
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httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 35
NAME(CHINESE) 許聿廷 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Ting Hsu
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3000 Kent Ave Nextrans Center West Lafayette IN 47906 US
PRIMARY E‐MAIL yhsupurdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐543‐9666 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
MANAGING EVACUATION TRAFFIC AN OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATING DEMAND
SUPPLY AND RISK
ABSTRACT
A mass evacuation operation is necessary to move the affected andor potentially
threatened population to places of safety using available transportation systems to
avoidmitigate the possible life loss due to a disaster From the perspective of vehicular
traffic management it usually involves a surge of evacuation traffic demand over the
capacity of the associated roadway system which may result in severe congestion and
increased fatalitiesinjuries Hence an efficient evacuation operation is critical to address
such unfavorable mobility situations The evacuation operation problem is shaped by three
underlying aspects demand supply and risk In contrast to most existing evacuation
models which focus on only one or two of these aspects this study proposes a traffic
management framework which integrates all three of these aspects for evacuation
operations Additionally in order to account for the dynamics of an evacuation network
which evolve in real‐time we design a stage‐based deployment scheme for the proposed
framework The core of the management framework lies in an information‐based control
module which determines robust information strategies of evacuation recommendation
and route guidance for each operational stage based on the ambient evacuation network
conditions and evacuee behavioral tendencies These information strategies are
disseminated to evacuees to instruct them when to evacuate where to go and which
route to take so as to enhance evacuation efficiency
To deploy an evacuation operation using the proposed framework a novel concept
Evacuation Risk Zone (ERZ) is introduced to factor the aspect of risk management and the
Page | 36
limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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limitation of operation deployment capability due to resource availability The ERZ is a
sub‐zone in the disaster‐affected region encompassing the population with higher
evacuation risk which has to be prioritized for evacuation In each operational stage an
optimization problem is first formulated to identify an ERZ Then the information‐based
control module is applied to determine the evacuation recommendation and route
guidance for the population in the identified ERZ The information‐based control module
starts with the system optimal solution for a controller‐desired traffic pattern which can
be derived from a dynamic routing approach Taking the solution as the benchmark the
control module seeks to direct evacuation traffic to approach as close as possible to it In
this context evacuee behavior models are developed to predict evacueesrsquo responses to
the disseminated information in terms of their decisions on evacuation and route choice
where the issues arising from evacuation situations such as herding behavior and time
pressure are accounted for Based on the prediction of evacueesrsquo responses the
information strategies are determined in the manner that the effects of control
deployment are more realistically considered
Numerical experiments are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed
framework The experiment results highlight the benefits of ERZ‐based deployment in
factoring the consideration of evacuation risk in traffic management while ensuring a
certain level of operational performance benchmarked against the desired traffic pattern
Also the results indicate the importance of accounting for evacuee behavioral realism in
evacuation operations which can be carefully addressed in the proposed framework
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NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
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NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
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NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
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NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
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NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
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surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 37
NAME(CHINESE) 贺静 (ENGLISH) He Jing
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1 Brookings drive Brauer Hall Room 3044 Saint Louis MO63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL hejinggowustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(217)390‐2973 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILE OF NANOMETER‐SIZED DRUG‐LOADED BIODEGRADABLE‐POLYMER
PARTICLES FABRICATED BY ELECTROSPRAY
ABSTRACT
Previous research has demonstrated that cancer drugs could better accumulate in the
tumors when it is carried by particles or liposome with the diameters less than 100 nm In
this study monodisperse nanometer‐sized Drug Y‐loaded Polymer A and Polymer B
particles with the pay load of 375 were fabricated via the single‐capillary electrospray
operated at the cone‐jet mode The size of as‐produced particles could be controlled by
varying the concentrations of drug and polymer and the electrical conductivity and liquid
feeding rate of spray solutions In vitro release profile testing showed that the size of
drug‐loaded particles and the property of polymer have significantly effects on the release
rate of Drug Y To interpret the obtained release profile data the X‐ray diffraction (XRD)
was applied to study as‐produced particles It is evidenced from the XRD study that the
presence of polymers alters the crystalline of Drug Y Differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) was also used to investigate the state transition of drug‐polymer mixture
Page | 38
NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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NAME(CHINESE) 康磊 (ENGLISH) Lei Kang
ORGANIZATION Purdue University
POSITIONTITLE Research Assistant
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 550 Stadium Mall Drive Civil2155
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Kang119purdueedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
765‐337‐1267 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF TOPOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS IN URBAN ROAD
NETWORKS
ABSTRACT
Greater understanding of the topological evolution characteristics and inherent
regularities of the supply‐side of urban transport systems could help urban planners and
policy makers uncover patterns of both city growth and road development Opposed to
previous study streams on road evolution mechanisms and network organization patterns
modeling this paper examines the topological evolution characteristics of a typical
planned district road network Shanghai Pudong New District from 1995 to 2007 and a
road‐name‐based network modeling approach is adopted to capture the homogeneity and
functional continuity of different segments The urban road network is found to evolve
from a planned system to self‐organized system characterized by an emerging scale‐free
property A Generalized Extreme Value distribution is utilized to provide a good fit of
degree distribution and provide us a general form for the road network topological
evolution model The number of cul‐de‐sacs is found to decline with network growth
indicating that construction of local collectors would improve network connectivity and
efficiency This paper offers a new perspective which quantitatively describes the inherent
regularities of topological evolution characteristics and can serve as guidance for
transportation planners regarding network design and urban planning in the long run
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NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
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臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 39
NAME(CHINESE) 李思佳 (ENGLISH) Scarlett Li
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL bjscarlettgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
618‐610‐0209 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
REVIEW METHODS TO CAPTURE MERCURY CONTENT FROM COAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST GAS
ABSTRACT
Coal‐burning power plants are widely used to generate electricity However they are also
the largest human‐caused source of mercury emissions to the air in the United States
Since exposure to mercury will harm the environment as well as human health US EPA
issued a regulation in December 2011 to reduce release of mercury and other air toxics
This poster reviews methods to capture three types of mercury content from coal
combustion exhaust gas The first two oxidized and particulate mercury are relatively easy
to capture The third type elemental is more difficult This poster covers the methods for
the first two kinds of mercury in brief and mostly focuses on the third kind
Oxidized mercury is water soluble and can be removed by wet flue gas desulfurization
systems And particulate mercury can be removed by particulate matter control devices
such as fabric filter baghouse and electrostatic precipitator
There are three ways that have been developed for capturing elemental mercury activated
carbon injection oxidation of elemental mercury in flue gas and sorbent injection during
combustion
To use the first method powdered activated carbon would be injected into flue gas
ductwork and absorbs elemental mercury to form bigger particle Then particulate control
device can remove it with fly ash
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The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
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臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 40
The second method is to oxidize elemental mercury in flue gas to oxidized mercury using
oxidation agents such as halogen species or to do catalytic oxidation using selective
catalytic reduction units
The third method sorbent injection during combustion turns elemental mercury into one
of the other two types To oxidize it oxidation agents would be injected to the combustor
and react with mercury To turn it into particulate sorbent would be injected to the
combustor to associate with mercury and form particles of bigger size After turn the
elemental mercury into the other types we can capture it by the methods described above
for oxidized and particulate mercury
Of the three types the sorbent injection method would appear to be more efficient for
industrial use because it can convert elemental mercury into two different forms that can
be more easily removed However more researches have to be done to compare these
different methods
Page | 41
NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
Page | 42
NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
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臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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NAME(CHINESE) 劉世慧 (ENGLISH) Shih‐Hui Liu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE graduate student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 3507 Laclede Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 USA
PRIMARY E‐MAIL sliu25sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
1‐314‐445‐7420 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
PRELIMINARY STUDY OF EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF POLYPLOIDIZATION IN LUDWIGIA
OCTOVALVIS (ONAGRACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Polyploidization has long been recognized as a major evolutionary force in plants It is
estimated that more than 70 of angiosperms have undergone polyploidization in their
history During the past decade with improved research techniques scientists are gaining
a better understanding of polyploid evolution Nevertheless many questions remain about
the role of polyploidy in evolution
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacquin) P H Raven (Family Onagraceae) commonly known as
primrose willow is a widespread perennial pan‐tropical and subtropical wetland weed
which has been used as an herbal medicine and tea for centuries Varying morphologies
habitats and ploidy levels have been reported for L octovalvis but its specific evolutionary
role and history of polyploidy are poorly understood
In this study several morphological characters in different ploidy level of L octovalvis were
investigated and the pollen sizes and guard cell sizes are suggested to be good characters
to determine ploidy level in L octovalvis
Co‐authors Dr Janet Barber and Dr Peter Hoch
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
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NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
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NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
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surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
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Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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NAME(CHINESE) 陸人群 (ENGLISH) Alex Lu
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE Undergraduate Researcher
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Campus Box 3440 6515 Wydown Blvd St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ajlugowustledu
CONTACT PHONE FAX NUMBER
A FORWARD GENETIC SCREEN TO UNSERSTAND PATHWAYS IN WALLERIAN DEGENERATION
ABSTRACT
Axon degeneration is characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including
glaucoma chemotherapy‐induced neurotoxicity and diseases such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos
This axon degeneration also known as Wallerian degeneration (WD) describes the degeneration
of of axons distal to the site of injury By understanding the molecular pathways of WD we hope
to identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing axon degeneration in injury and disease
Using Drosophila melanogaster as the model organism a simple axon damage assay can be used to
investigate this degeneration pathway
Motor neurons and sensory neurons run in opposite directions The motor neuron cell body is
located in the VNC and its axon terminates in a neuromuscular junction (NMJ) The sensory neuron
cell body is located in the periphery and its axon innervates the VNC Previous research suggests
that motor neurons and sensory neurons may have distinct mechanisms of degeneration Thus in
this axon damage assay we must have a way to assess axon degeneration in both motor and
sensory neurons In both cases we pinch third instar larvae to injure all axons running down
midline of the animal The pinch technique allows us to injure the nerves without killing the animal
As a readout for axon degeneration in sensory neurons we use flies expressing pickpocket GFP
which express GFP in a subset of sensory neurons These sensory neurons innervate the VNC in a
stereotyped ladder pattern After injury the distal portion of the sensory neuron will degenerate
and form a gap in the ladder pattern Likewise we can assess degeneration in motor neurons by
staining and looking at the NMJ When distal axons innervating the NMJ degenerate synaptic and
cytoskeletal elements retract before the neuronal membrane disassociates If we mark the
neuronal membrane with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and stain for vesicular glutamate
transporter (vGlut) we will be able to assess degeneration by looking if vGlut has receded from the
synapse
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NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
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NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
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surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 43
NAME(CHINESE) 陆思佳 (ENGLISH) Sijia Lu
ORGANIZATION Saint Louis University
POSITIONTITLE Senior Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Rm 2102 Smart Transportation Lab McDonnell Douglas Hall St
Louis MO 63103
PRIMARY E‐MAIL slu4sluedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐556‐5687 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
COST ESTIMATION OF ST LOUIS ACCIDENTS USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ABSTRACT
The number of traffic accidents in St Louis Missouri has been decreasing However the
economic loss of the total traffic accidents in St Louis still remains relatively high every
year This paper presents an effective approach to spatially identifying potential casualty
areas and their economic losses In this study five yearsrsquo traffic accident data from 2007
to 2010 collected in the City of St Louis and the adjacent counties is applied The both
maps of the number of traffic accidents and the severity level of the traffic accidents are
generated using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) based on the spatial distribution and
severity level of the traffic accidents respectively ldquoHigh potential casualty areasrdquo and ldquolow
potential casualty areasrdquo are identified and shown in a 3‐D view The results can be used as
a foundation for the traffic accident cost estimation related research and served as a
guideline for practitioners to investigate the areas with high traffic accident severity levels
Page | 44
NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
Page | 45
NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
Page | 52
Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
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Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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NAME(CHINESE) 潘於恆 (ENGLISH) Yu‐Herng Pan
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Graduate Student
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 213 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th St Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL Yhp437mstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
3144352921 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT AND MELT POOL TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF LASER METAL DEPOSITON PROCESS
ABSTRACT
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) has been used to make functional parts and to repair
damaged parts in a layer‐by‐layer fashion Parts made in this way may result in less waste
material than conventional machining process especially for thin structures A common
issue of LMD is controlling the height of the deposition The accuracy of the deposition
height is important since the closer the deposition partrsquos dimension to the desired feature
size the shorter time and less material are wasted during the material removal process
(milling lathe etc) after deposition Deposition rate is affected by multiple parameters
eg the powder feed rate laser input power axis feed rate material type and part
design The values of each parameter may change during the LMD process Itrsquos difficult to
simply use a mathematical model to build a generic equation to predict the deposition
height due the complexity of parameters In this poster we propose a simple method that
utilizes a single device that combined the pyrometer and the stepper motor to monitor the
height and the melt pool temperature of the part simultaneously during the LMD process
This method will help the LMD controlling system by collecting height and temperature
information in real‐time
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NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
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surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
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臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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NAME(CHINESE) 蘇亮庭 (ENGLISH) Alvin Su
ORGANIZATION City of Hope
POSITIONTITLE Summer Trainee (Roberts Summer Academy)
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Gonda North 4112 City of Hope 1500 E Duarte Blvd Duarte CA
91010
PRIMARY E‐MAIL alvinsuwustledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(626) 272‐0359 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
DIVERSE PROFILES OF ATP‐DEPENDENT CHROMATIN REMODELING ENZYMES IN THE HUMAN
GENOME
ABSTRACT
The human genome is sequenced but we do not yet have a clear understanding of how
chromatin is regulated and correspondingly how epigenetic factors affect gene expression
Here we investigated the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling enzymes which
hydrolyze ATP and catalyze shifting of nucleosomes thus rendering regulatory regions of
DNA more or less accessible to transcription machinery The interplay between these
enzymes their recruiting factors and the cascade of downstream eventsmdashnamely
nucleosome repositioning and subsequent ldquoopeningrdquo of promoter and distal enhancer
regionsmdashhave been shown to have a range of important biological functions from cell
differentiation to disease progression Using recently developed next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies and high resolution genome-wide profiling techniques we characterized
the role of the chromatin remodeling enzymes CHD1 CHD2 and BRG1 at important
regulatory regions By coupling ChIP-seq assays with computational data analysis we
mapped chromatin remodeling activity to the human genome and examined the preferential
localization patterns of each of the three enzymes relative to known gene promoters and
transcription factor binding sites We also profiled nucleosome occupancy at these same
regions using data generated by treating MNase digested chromatin with 80mM and 150mM
salt fractionations which evicts nucleosomes to permit sequencing of the underlying DNA
fragments These profiles show a characteristic pattern of nucleosomes at gene promoter
regions especially those of highly-expressed genes depletion of nucleosomes just upstream
of the transcription start site with well-defined regularly positioned nucleosomes
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
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NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
Page | 50
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
Page | 51
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
Page | 53
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 46
surrounding the TSS Our analyses show that CHD2 and BRG1 localize just upstream of the
TSS while CHD1 has a more diffuse signal that peaks slightly downstream of the TSS and
first well positioned nucleosome At transcription factor binding sites CHD2 seems to be
playing a much bigger role than CHD1 In addition CHD2 has very different localization
patterns and enrichment levels depending on the particular transcription factor binding site
This suggests that some of the transcription factors themselves may have varying degrees of
ability to compete with nucleosomes for the underlying regulatory DNA so ATP-dependent
remodelers are not as needed in essence at those regions Overall results suggest that CHD2
and BRG1 may be more involved with catalyzing the depletion of nucleosomes at
transcription start sites and distal enhancer regions to allow transcription machinery to bind
whereas CHD1 may be more involved with maintaining the well-defined positioning of
nucleosomes downstream of the TSS for smooth RNAP II passage andor prevention of
inappropriate transcription activation within the gene body Consequently these results lead
us to predict that CHD2 may be associated with histone variant H2AZ or a histone
modification such as H3K4me3 while CHD1 may be associated with the more diffuse
H3K36me3 mark spanning across nucleosomes in the gene body Clearer understanding of
the specific functions of these remodelers and the pathways they are involved in will open
new avenues to the study of chromatin and allow us to gain insight into which networks might
be disrupted in disease cells in turn providing insight into potential therapeutic targets
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
Page | 49
has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 47
NAME(CHINESE) 張競傑(张竞杰) (ENGLISH) Zhang Jingjie
ORGANIZATION Washington University in St Louis
POSITIONTITLE PhD Candidate
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Brauer Hall Rm3043 1 Brookings Drive Saint Louis MO USA 63130
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhangjingjiegowustledu
PHONE NUMBER 314‐223‐8336 FAX NUMBER 314‐935‐7211 (Dept)
CHEMOPREVENTIVE APPLICATIONS OF AEROSOL DELIVERY IN MOUSE MODELS
ABSTRACT
Lung Cancer has been the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths among both men and
women in the US since the prevalence of manufactured cigarette use Despite all
progresses made in conventional treatment of lung cancer by surgery radiotherapy and
chemotherapy the survival of lung cancer achieves only slight improvements One reason
for the discouraging survival statistics is that the lung cancer elicit symptoms at a relatively
late stage normally too late to intervene using current technologies Therefore prevention
of premalignant lung carcinogenesis is a better strategy than treatment of developed lung
cancer So far cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective intervention to reduce
lung cancer risk but effective chemopreventive agents are sorely needed for ex‐smokers
who carry the highest risk of contracting the disease
Many natural and synthesized agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents However not all the agents are suitable for oral administration
especially those with intolerable toxicity or poor metabolic profiles Aerosol delivery as
one of the traditional administration routes for respiratory diseases has its unique
advantages over GI route Agents can be delivered directly into lung region with minor
impact on other organs By far several agents have been identified as potentially effective
chemopreventive agents when they are aerosolized and delivered via inhalation using
mouse models These agents include both natural and synthesized compounds functioning
in various pathways
In the bioassay postinitiation porotocol is used Tumors are induced in mouse lung by
benzo[a]pyrene injection Mice are held in a nose‐only exposure chamber and receive daily
drug aerosol treatment The incidence tumor number and tumor load are compared
among control groups and treatment groups
Page | 48
NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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NAME(CHINESE) 朱文娟 (ENGLISH) Wenjuan Zhu
ORGANIZATION Missouri University of Science and Technology
POSITIONTITLE Research Engineer
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 233 Toomey Hall 400 W 13th st Rolla MO 65409
PRIMARY E‐MAIL zhuwemstedu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
573‐341‐4665 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS BASED ON ASSEMBLY SIMULATION WITH MOTION CAPTURE
ABSTRACT
Manufacturing and assembly processes usually involve a number of manual operations
performed by human operators working on the shop floor The mechanic performing at
awkward postures may risk ergonomic injuries Nearly one third of workplace injuries are
ergonomically related and have to be compensated To design safe workplaces the
probable causes of injuries must be identified by simulating the work conditions and
quantifying the risk factors Technomatix Jack is one of the digital human modeling
software tools that can be used to develop simulations to help perform ergonomic analysis
Developing animations using the key frame method in Jack is time‐consuming and depends
on the skills of the person using the software This issue can be addressed by using motion
capture technology to track the movements of an operator and drive the digital human
model in a simulation using the captured data
In this presentation we describe a methodology of using a low‐cost motion capture system
to track the assembly operation on the shop floor in an immersive virtual environment and
on a physical mock‐up use the captured motion data for ergonomic analysis and
demonstrate the application of this system for the fastening operation in the aerospace
industry The development of different kinds of low‐cost motion capture systems is
discussed
Firstly multiple Wiimotes are used to form a vision system to perform motion capture in
3D space A hybrid algorithm for calibrating a multi‐camera stereo vision system has been
developed based on Zhangrsquos and Svobodarsquos calibration algorithms This hybrid algorithm
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
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臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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has been evaluated and shown accuracy improvement over Svobodarsquos algorithm for
motion capture with multiple cameras The Wiimote based motion capture system is
practically attractive because it is inexpensive wireless and easily portable
Secondly two low‐cost FireFly MV cameras with infrared filters are selected to build a
stereo vision system and calibrated with the help of a checkerboard and a Matlab toolbox
The two view correlation algorithm and object identification algorithm are implemented to
achieve the capability of tracking multiple human segments at the same time with
providing position and orientation information
Thirdly Microsoft Kinect is used to track the human body without any marker attachment
which provides such advantages as marker‐less no interference of workerrsquos operation
portability and low‐cost To improve the tracking area multiple Kinect tracking system is
under the development
An application to transfer the motion data from the motion capture system to Siemensrsquos
Jack in real time is developed The simulation generated in real time with the captured data
is further used to perform ergonomic analysis to evaluate the risk involved in the postures
of the operators
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
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臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Asian American Chamber of Commerce
POSITIONTITLE Executive Committee
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 1766 Burns Avenue St Louis MO 63132
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
GENERAL BUSINESS AND IP INFORMATION
ABSTRACT
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St Louis is an organization that
serves Asian American businesses in the Greater St Louis region and includes all Asian
American ethnicities It promotes and supports locally‐based Asian American businesses
and professionals by providing its members with practical information and facilitating
positive interactions between its members The AACC of St Louis also works to build
economic cooperation and closer relationships between the Asian American community
and other business communities locally nationally and internationally
AACC through its members can provide general information regarding business rules
corporate laws immigration and intellectual property
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
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臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
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臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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Heptest Laboratories Inc a scientific research amp development company based in St Louis Missouri USA Established in 1991 as a division of its former parent company Haemachem Inc(est1972) Heptest Laboratories specializes in the field of clotting assays and other similar coagulation products Heptest Laboratories Inc has two divisions ‐ one for its long respected family of human coagulation assays and the other for its newly developed line of veterinary coagulation assays The human coagulation products include our flagship product the Heptest Heparin Assay as well as the new fully automated Heptest‐Stat Assay and the new Heptest‐POC family of point‐of‐care heparin assays The Heptest veterinary division is proud to introduce the new Equine Coagulation Management System (ECMS) The ECMS includes the Heparin Baseline Test the Heparin Response Test and the Heptest POC‐Equine all providing on‐site testing with accurate and reliable results in under two minutes This revolutionary new point‐of‐care heparin testing system allows veterinary practitioners to use heparin therapy safely and accurately in treating their equine patients Also in the Heptest Laboratories line up of fine veterinary testing products is the Fibrinotest‐Equine a brand new point‐of‐care assay that allows the equine practitioner to accurately test the thrombin clottable fibrinogen levels in order to provide appropriate care to their patients Never before has the equine veterinarian had the ability to do such testing on‐site with accurate and dependable results in under two minutes Ee Thye Yin PhD a leading expert researcher and consultant in the field of clotting assays and coagulation for over 50 years is the owner and chief scientist for Heptest Laboratories Inc Dr Yin has developed several successful cutting edge coagulation assays He was a primary researcher in the development of mini‐dose heparin therapy which is used by physicians throughout the world Dr Yin is also an author and co‐author of numerous publications in scientific and professional journals most dealing with the coagulation effects of heparin Factor Xa and anti‐thrombin
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
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臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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Biotech amp Cloud Workshop
Track Chair Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang
Track Time 230‐400
Track Overview
Research studies and cases in biomedical and medical information systems
and their applications leveraging cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
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NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
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NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
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NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 54
NAME(CHINESE) 陳樹新
(ENGLISH) Su‐Shing Chen
ORGANIZATION University of Florida
POSITIONTITLE Professor
ADDRESS (OFFICE) Department of Computer Information Science and Engineering
PRIMARY E‐MAIL suchenciseufledu
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
352‐384‐3708 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
I emphasize the application will influence the use of ckoud computing effectiveness and
performance I will exemplify by 2 systems (1) BioDiscovery ndash A software that selects most
important biomarkers (DNA RNAor miRNA) of a complex disease (2) Ontology search of
PUBMED ndash a text mining system for biomedical literature I will discuss the pro and con for
using cloud computing in these 2 applications
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 55
NAME(CHINESE) 呉大同 (ENGLISH) George Wu
ORGANIZATION Husch Blackwell LLP
POSITIONTITLE Associate Attorney
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St Louis MO 63105
PRIMARY E‐MAIL GeorgeWuhuschblackwellcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐704‐3891 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
ABSTRACT
Corporations government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities
of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities Cloud computing uses the
Internet to give every size organization access to large dynamically scalable resources (data
storage software applications and computing power) ldquoThe Cloudrdquo allows users at all levels to
avoid large capital outlays for hardware and up‐front licensing fees and instead offers both
hardware and software as needed in a flexible arrangement as a monthly fee service Some
organizationsrsquo data centers are giving way to massive secure and dynamically scalable shared
hosting facilities Users rely on Internet connections to get access to their data and software
applications from anywhere on the globe This new paradigm of computing provides flexibility
enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings but can inject potential new
risks Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services provides new challenges and a clear
understanding of the inherent new hazards
George will seek to provide practical advice on key terms for cloud computing contracts helps you
define the vendorsrsquo obligations for cloud computing facilities offers strategies in protecting
personal and corporate data and assists in planning for transfers of data between cloud computing
vendors This is an opportunity to understand and prepare for the massive changes inherent in
the shift to cloud computing
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 56
NAME(CHINESE) 李宁 (ENGLISH) Frank Lee
ORGANIZATION IBM Corp
POSITIONTITLE Business Development Executive
Senior Solution Architect
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 9375 Caddyshack Circle
Sunset Hills MO 63127
PRIMARY E‐MAIL drfranknlgmailcom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐482‐5329 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT
Cloud Computing is a new IT service and consumption model inspired by consumer
internet services and it is transforming many fields of research by delivering
high‐performance computing and Big Data analytics capability to the fingertips of
engineers and scientists Here we will review the current status of Cloud Computing for its
capability and direction that are impacting the life science research We will discuss
scenarios of how Cloud Computing can be used for compute and data‐intensive research
such as genomics computational chemistry and lately medical analytics
Page | 57
NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
Page | 58
Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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NAME(CHINESE) 王錤 (ENGLISH) Violet Li
ORGANIZATION YMCA Examinercom
POSITIONTITLE Master and 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Columnist on Tai ChiQigong
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 14255 Cobble Hill Court Chesterfield MO 63017
PRIMARY E‐MAIL violettadicom
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
314‐583‐4261 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
FINDINGS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON TAI CHI amp QIGONG
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese martial arts as well as healing arts From
the word of mouth people know that Tai Chi and Qigong are good exercise regimens But are they
only good for old people and can they provide real health benefits which can stand up to the
scrutiny of the modern biomedical research
METHODS This presentation will provide a Qigong and Tai Chi overview and exhibit the study
results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were peer‐reviewed and published in major
English medical journals
RESULTS Research shows that both Tai Chi and Qigong have significant health benefits on arthritis
brain function bone density cancer recovery cardiopulmonary effects depression hypertension
immunity inflammation‐related responses fallsbalance Fibromyalgia osteoarthritis pain
management Parkinsonrsquos Disease psychological symptoms quality of life self‐efficacy stress
sleep quality and many other more There is no side effect from practicing Tai ChiQigong It can
be used together with medication to treat certain illness
CONCLUSIONS Tai ChiQigong training offers a low cost safe intervention for many health related
issues They can be used alone or in conjunction with medication for various diseases More
large‐scale research is needed with additional funding
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
P a g e | 72
Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
P a g e | 73
P a g e | 74
httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
P a g e | 75
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
P a g e | 79
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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Management of Human Resources in Biotech
Technology and More
Track Chair Dr Stephen Wu
Track Time 430‐600
Track Overview
A panel with representatives from university faculty corporate executives
public agency leaders and business owners discussing key issues facing parents
and students in making school choices and career decisions and in starting a
business
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
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國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
Page | 66
Page | 67
Page | 68
Page | 69
Page | 70
Page | 71
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
P a g e | 72
Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
P a g e | 73
P a g e | 74
httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
P a g e | 75
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
P a g e | 79
P a g e | 80
P a g e | 81
Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 59
NAME(CHINESE) 吳宏為 (ENGLISH) Stephen Wu
ORGANIZATION Covidien
POSITIONTITLE Technical Fellow
ADDRESS (OFFICE)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL stevewu0728yahoocom
PHONE NUMBER (314) 654‐8340 FAX NUMBER (314) 654‐7212
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN BIOTECH TECHNOLOGY AND MOREhellip
(LIFES THREE CHOICES SCHOOL CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ABSTRACT
Management of human resources for Biotech and information technology is a critical
element for success in academia industry and any technology‐oriented organizations
How to recruit and retain the top talents and how to find a challenging and compatible job
for a job candidate are two sides of the coin for managing human resources in the
competitive technology world 學業就業創業are common topics of interest among
American Chinese communities This workshop is uniquely designed to address some key
common questions raised by parents and college graduates who are searching for job
opportunities The workshop will begin with how to become a ldquoSTARrdquo in interviewing for
a job Then a number of distinguished speakers will share their experiences in finding the
talents for their organizations or their experiences of fulfilling the career dreams The
panelists include professors government officials entrepreneurs physicians diplomats
and managers Truly this will be a treat for the participants to learn the first‐ hand
experiences how these panelists manage a successful career in their professional life and
the art of parenting The speakers include the following
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為 博士) will be the facilitator and speaker on ldquoSTARrdquo technique
for interview
Dr Tuan‐Hua David Ho (賀端華教授 Wash U 中研院院士) (Academia)
Commissioner Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin (林志盈局長 台北市交通局) (Government)
Dr Frank Yin (殷起彭教授) chair Wash U (academic biomedical)
Dr En Thye Yin (殷怡泰博士) (Entrepreneur)
Dr amp Mrs Harold Law (羅彦豪博士及夫人 (art of parenting)
Ms Cheng Yu (史承熹女士) Director System Development MasterCard (corporate)
Ms Sara Wu (吳少芬組長) Culture Division TECO‐Houston (diplomat and culture)
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 60
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Banquet
時 間 活 動 内 容
615 pm 晚宴入場
630 pm 晚宴開始
710 pm 舞蹈表演 -聖路易中文學校舞蹈班同學演出
730 pm 演講 -講題 ldquo悠遊台北 (Fun Travel in Taipei)
主講人 台北市交通局局長林志盈
810 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 王平教授
820 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會傑出學人獎
得獎人 謝富弘教授
830 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會社區服務獎
得獎人 侯光中博士
840 pm 頒發 2012 年美中西區華人學術聯誼會青年學者獎狀
850 pm 古箏表演 -耿燕子小姐演出
900 pm 合唱表演 -聖路易愛樂合唱團演出
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
P a g e | 72
Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
P a g e | 73
P a g e | 74
httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
P a g e | 75
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
P a g e | 79
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 61
國際研討會 晚宴主講人
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin
Com missioner of Taipei City
Department of Transportation
Tse‐Ying (Jason) Lin is the commissioner of Taipei City Department of Transportation
and director of EasyCard Corporation He has been devoted to develop green
transportation and improve environment of public transit The policies include ldquoLast
Milerdquo transportation service low‐floor bus and senior citizen amp handicapped taxi
service and renewal of bus shelters etc The ldquoLast Milerdquo transportation service
provides direct service from communities to MRT and bus transfer stations which
includes city mini‐bus and public bicycle rental system In order to provide
convenient service to elderly and disabled people The elderly and disabled people
can have discount fare when using senior citizen amp handicapped taxi service
Commissioner Lin has also launched many strategies related to intelligent
transportation including in‐vehicle LED stop display bus arrival information system
smartphone apps‐ Fun travel in Taipei and 5284 bus information system(it sounds
like I love bus in Chinese)
Commissioner Lin worked as a general manager of EasyCard Corporation from 2006
to 2010 During that time he had developed many strategies include expansion of
service coverage small‐value purchase function and strategic alliance with
convenience stores etc
Commissioner Lin was one of the founders of Taiwan Taxi which is the first taxi fleet
providing GPS dispatch service and 24‐hour satellite monitoring service of Taiwan
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臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
Page | 66
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
P a g e | 72
Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
P a g e | 73
P a g e | 74
httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
P a g e | 75
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
P a g e | 79
P a g e | 80
P a g e | 81
Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 62
臺北市政府交通局 局長簡介 姓名林志盈
學歷
國立臺灣大學土木研究所交通組碩士 國立成功大學交通管理(科學)學系
專長運輸規劃交通工程行政管理 經歷
臺北市政府交通局局長(201012ndash至今) 悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理(200612ndash201012) 臺北市政府交通局局長(200212ndash200612) 鼎華科技股份有限公司總經理(200112~200212) 臺中市政府交通局局長(200001ndash200112) 鼎漢國際工程顧問股份有限公司總經理(19929~20001)
重要事蹟
臺灣第一家衛星定位派遣計程車隊-台灣大車隊創辦人之一
於擔任鼎華科技總經理期間創辦台灣大車隊該大車隊為全臺第一家經由嚴
格篩選統一服裝及以客為尊的服務訓練並透過 GPS 衛星定位系統提供派
車呼叫等服務為臺灣計程車隊史上創舉也引導臺灣計程車服務的變革
於擔任臺中市政府交通局長期間推動交通號誌衛星對時的設置策劃高潛力
公車路線建立公車資訊系統與智慧型站牌等 200212ndash200612 擔任臺北市政府交通局長期間推動完成多項創新施政
擘劃交通局長期發展策略訂立 0(汽機車持有率 0 成長)-30(市區平
均行駛速率 30kmhr 以上)-60(大眾運輸使用率 60以上)-90(年車
禍死亡人數 90 人以下)施政目標對應本市永續-0效率-30人本-60安全-90 交通發展方針
致力臺北市發展成為國際化城市推動全市中文路名牌及公車車內站名
播報雙語化政策 推動票證整合及多項交通系統電子化提供市民更便利之交通環境相
關工作計畫包含路邊停車費與違規罰單委由便利超商電信業與信用卡
代收發行悠遊卡整合捷運公車與停車等票證提供語音及網路查詢
路邊停車費服務數位化開單設備系統(PDA)手機及網路繳交路邊停
車費舉發違規停車一元化並提供網上查詢及建立計程車衛星派遣系
統
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提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
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Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
P a g e | 73
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 63
提升大眾運輸服務品質塑造優質乘車環境鼓勵民眾搭乘大眾運輸
實施政策包含公車單一運價及公車八年不漲價完成公車全面民營化
淡水河基隆河藍色公路開航擴大公車專用道路網捷運與公車雙向轉
乘優惠建立臺北車站國道客運轉運站等 建立人本永續交通環境汽機車使用成本合理化相關政策包含設置信
義計畫區自行車道路網機車路邊停車收費建置河濱自行車道路網及
雙北市間橋樑自行車引道等 交通資訊即時化方便民眾行前及路上查詢包含建立公車與停車動態
資訊導引與顯示系統建置臺北市即時交通資訊網建置信義計畫區交
通監控系統等
擔任悠遊卡股份有限公司總經理期間大力推廣悠遊卡業務提升悠遊卡使用
量及使用範圍 擴大悠遊卡使用範圍增加民眾搭乘運輸工具便利性包含將藍色公路
新北市宜蘭縣公路客運納入悠遊卡使用範圍以及台鐵基隆至中壢 19 站
區間開放使用悠遊卡搭車 與計程車敬老愛心車隊合作首創以悠遊卡付費可即時列印電子收據
方便民眾掌握車資金額和悠遊卡餘額使用敬老或愛心悠遊卡搭乘敬老
愛心車隊更可享有車資優惠 推動悠遊卡小額消費一卡在手臺北暢行無阻超過一萬家特約商店可
使用悠遊卡付費提供持卡人最便利及安全的付費服務 201012 擔任交通局長至今致力推動綠運輸及改善大眾運輸環境打造臺北
成為便捷安全樂活宜居的城市 提供優質無縫運輸服務改善公共運輸候車環境相關作為包含接續推
動本市 5 大轉運站計畫積極規劃南港轉運站及管理臺北轉運站與市府
轉運站臺北車站周邊交通環境改善建置公車候車亭公車間轉乘優
惠試辦計畫等 打造無障礙運輸城市提供民眾行的便利暢行臺北無阻持續引進低
地板公車至去年底全市共有 1100 輛強化最後一哩服務包含增加
市民小巴路線巷道人行道改善計畫以及 YouBike 擴點計畫等 運輸資訊智慧化提供網路智慧型手機即時到站等多元管道持續推動智慧
型手機軟體「臺北好行」並提升公車動態資訊系統準確度建置智慧型站牌
整合擴充即時交通資訊網功能等
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
Page | 66
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
P a g e | 72
Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
P a g e | 73
P a g e | 74
httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
P a g e | 75
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
P a g e | 79
P a g e | 80
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 64
Keynote Speech
Commissioner Chih‐Ying (Jason) Lin NAME(CHINESE) 林志盈 (ENGLISH) Chih‐Ying Lin
ORGANIZATION Taipei City Department of Transportation
POSITIONTITLE Commissioner
ADDRESS (OFFICE) 6F No1 Shifu Rd Xinyi Dist Taipei City 110 Taiwan (ROC)
PRIMARY E‐MAIL ga_jasonmailtaipeigovtw
CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER
(02)2725‐6821 FAX NUMBER
(OPTIONAL)
(02)2758‐4328
Fun Travel in Taipei
ABSTRACT
Taipei is Taiwanrsquos capital where there are more than 35 million people working and living
in In addition various attractions in Taipei interests more than 3 million tourists
annually Taipei has dozens of attractions such as Yangmingshan Hot Springs Taipei 101
Mall National Palace Museumand National Chiang Kai‐shek Memorial Halletc
Furthermore for the gourmand there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious
evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun This presentation will
introduce how to travel in Taipei and what visitors should not miss here
Page | 65
2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
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Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
P a g e | 73
P a g e | 74
httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
P a g e | 75
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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2012 MCASTA
International Workshop Registration
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis (View)
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield Missouri 63017
Rate $89 per night plus tax For reservation please e-mail Mr William Li at
smartwilliamyahoocom
Registration 1 Conference on-line registration Lunch will be provided Please also register for
networking dinner (see below) if you plan to attend the evening events
2 Registration for the Dinner Banquet There will be a charge between $30 to $35 for
the dinner
3 Volunteer Registration
Page | 66
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
P a g e | 72
Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
P a g e | 73
P a g e | 74
httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
P a g e | 75
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
P a g e | 79
P a g e | 80
P a g e | 81
Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
P a g e | 72
Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
P a g e | 73
P a g e | 74
httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
P a g e | 75
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
P a g e | 79
P a g e | 80
P a g e | 81
Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 67
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
P a g e | 72
Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
P a g e | 73
P a g e | 74
httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
P a g e | 75
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
P a g e | 79
P a g e | 80
P a g e | 81
Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 68
Page | 69
Page | 70
Page | 71
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
P a g e | 72
Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
P a g e | 73
P a g e | 74
httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
P a g e | 75
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
P a g e | 79
P a g e | 80
P a g e | 81
Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 69
Page | 70
Page | 71
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
P a g e | 72
Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
P a g e | 73
P a g e | 74
httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
P a g e | 75
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
P a g e | 79
P a g e | 80
P a g e | 81
Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 70
Page | 71
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
P a g e | 72
Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
P a g e | 73
P a g e | 74
httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
P a g e | 75
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
P a g e | 79
P a g e | 80
P a g e | 81
Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
Page | 71
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors hellip
This International Workshop was fully supported by
the funding from the National Science Council in
Taiwan
Special thanks to Science amp Technology Division TECO
in Houston for their continuous support and
encouragement
P a g e | 72
Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
P a g e | 73
P a g e | 74
httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
P a g e | 75
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
P a g e | 79
P a g e | 80
P a g e | 81
Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
P a g e | 72
Also Thanks to hellip
For news coverage provided by
httpworldjournalcom
httpscanewscom
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcom
P a g e | 73
P a g e | 74
httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
P a g e | 75
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
P a g e | 79
P a g e | 80
P a g e | 81
Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
P a g e | 73
P a g e | 74
httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
P a g e | 75
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
P a g e | 77
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
P a g e | 79
P a g e | 80
P a g e | 81
Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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httpworldjournalcombookmark19859768
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
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2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
P a g e | 76
httpwwwstlouischinesejournalcomlocalnewslocal_news_081612htmtwo
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
P a g e | 78
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114913 httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114912
httpwwwscanewscom201208s1149114914
P a g e | 79
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
P a g e | 79
P a g e | 80
P a g e | 81
Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
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General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
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Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
P a g e | 81
Workshop and Banquet Location
Doubletree Hotel amp Conference Center St Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield Missouri 63017
httpdoubletree3hiltoncomenhotelsmissouridoubletree‐by‐hilton‐hotel‐an
d‐conference‐center‐st‐louis‐STLSCDTindexhtml
Maps amp Directions
Directions from the Hotel Staff
From Lambert St Louis International Airport ‐ Highway I70 West 270 South to Highway 6440 West Go
7 miles to exit 19A (second Chesterfield Parkway Exit) right at stop light left onto Swingley Ridge Road
Doubletree Hotel is at the end of Swingley Ridge on the right
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
P a g e | 82
General Arrival Directions
From Highway 44 ‐ Take 270 North to 6440 West Take 6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway West(exit
19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road
hotel is at the end of the street
From Kansas City ‐ Take Interstate 70 East to Hwy 6440 East Take 6440 East to the Chesterfield
Parkway (Exit 19A) make a left go through stop light turn left onto Swingley Ridge Hotel is at the end of
the street
From Downtown St Louis ‐ Take I‐44 West 13 miles to 270 North Take 270 North to 6440 West Take
6440 West to Chesterfield Parkway(exit 19A) Make a right on Chesterfield Pkwy go to the next light
and turn left onto Swingley Ridge Road hotel is at the end of the street
How to Get Here
From the Airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport
Directions
Highway 64 East to Chesterfield Parkway Exit 19A Exit Turn Left at light and take next left Go
through one stoplight and take the next left at Swingley Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 3 mi (Drive Time 10 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Courtesy Bus Complimentary
Taxi 1500 USD
Lambert‐St Louis International Airport
Directions
Highway 70 West to 270 South to 64 West right on Chesterfield Parkway 19A left on to Swingley
Ridge Road
Distance from Hotel 20 mi (Drive Time 30 min)
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Taxi 7000 USD
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
P a g e | 83
Conference Hotel Meeting Room Map
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
P a g e | 84
2012 MCASTA International Workshop Planning Committee
Workshop Chair Dr Bih‐Ru Lea (李璧如) (leabimstedu)
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Workshop Co‐Chairs
Dr Tuan‐Hua Ho (賀端華) (hobiologywustledu) Washington University
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Treasurer Dr Horng‐Chih Huang (黃鴻志) (hhhuanyahoocom)
Program Coordinators Dr Kam Fok (霍錦福) (fokkamgmailcom)
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Event Coordinator Mr William Li (李漢澤) (smartwilliamyahoocom)
Magnesium Elektron North America
Web Master Dr Vincent Yu (尤文彬) (yuwenmstedu) Missouri University of Science amp
Technology
Public Relations and Digital Media Ms Wen Hsia (黃江文) (wenhsiayahoocom)
St Louis Chinese Journal (聖路易新聞)
Dr Hueh Shieh (謝惠生) (shiehousesbcglobalnet)
Track Chairs
Biotech amp Cloud Workshop Track
Dr Stephen Wu (吳宏為) (stevewu0728yahoocom) Covidien
Dr Yie‐Hwa Chang (張義華) (yiechangmediomicscom) Mediomics LLC
Young Scholar Poster Presentation Company Showcase and Reception Track
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science amp Technology
Mr David Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
P a g e | 85
Volunteer Coordinator
Hsiu‐Jen Wang (王秀仁) (hwtn3mstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry Missouri
University of Science and Technology
David Lee(李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Proceeding Editors
Ying‐Chau (Allen) Liu (劉穎超) (yl6pcmstedu) PhD student Department of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mr Wei‐Han (David) Lee (李威翰) (dleedomwustledu) Washington University in St Louis
Mr Yin Lee (李寅) (leeyin88sbcglobalnet) MasterCard Worldwide
Photographers Jen‐Hsien Hsu (徐任賢) (jhy27mstedu) Post Doctoral Fellow Department of Materials
Science amp Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology
Logistic specialists
Li-Chia Chen Andy Chen Laurance Cho William Wang Echo An Wells Ling Shu Yang
Hung-Shuo Tai Li-Wen Zhang Ruiye and more
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