Ching-Mao Chang, M.D., Ph.D. · AIDDESxCMCxSJSxDES
Integrative Medicine · Autoimmune Disease · Sjögren’s Syndrome · Dry Eye Research
NYCU Q120120 · AIDDES Lab

NYCU Donation Project for the TCM Autoimmune Disease and Dry Eye Syndrome Objective Measurements Lab

This project supports the development of AIDDES Lab as an interdisciplinary platform connecting traditional Chinese medicine, modern biomedical technologies, artificial intelligence, multi-omics research, clinical trials, and real-world data for autoimmune diseases and dry eye syndrome.

“The ultimate goal is to reduce dryness-related symptoms, improve quality of life, and promote better health for patients with autoimmune diseases and dry eye syndrome.”

Project Overview

The Traditional Chinese Medicine Autoimmune Disease and Dry Eye Syndrome Objective Measurements Lab (AIDDES Lab) is dedicated to integrating traditional Chinese medicine theory with modern science and technology. The lab conducts prospective research on the mechanisms of autoimmune rheumatic diseases and dry eye syndrome, as well as the potential role of TCM-based adjunctive therapies.

The lab focuses on objective measurements including TCM constitution, tongue diagnosis, pulse diagnosis, iris imaging, nailfold capillaroscopy, and heart rate variability, alongside biomedical indicators such as DNA, RNA, proteomics, and oral microbiome data.

The donation project aims to support advanced research equipment, artificial intelligence and deep learning systems, genomics and multi-omics studies, clinical trials of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture, a real-world big-data platform, research training, and international academic exchange.

Key Statements

  • Building a measurable and evidence-based integrative medicine platform from real patient needs.
  • Combining TCM diagnostic data, HRV, multi-omics, and AI to understand patient heterogeneity.
  • Connecting TCM clinical wisdom with modern translational research.

Official Donation Link

Please visit the official NYCU donation page to support this research platform.

Use of Funds

  1. Advanced equipment acquisition and upgrades.
  2. Development and application of AI and deep learning systems.
  3. Genomics and multi-omics research.
  4. Clinical intervention studies of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture.
  5. Development of a big-data research platform for autoimmune diseases and dry eye syndrome.
  6. Training and development of students and research personnel.
  7. International academic exchange and dissemination of research outcomes.