IMPIH Student Receives Merit Award at the Joint Symposium of the 41st SNP, 26th SFRR-Taiwan, and 2026 TATCM & Symposium on Pharmacy and Traditional Chinese Medicine

The International Master Program in Integrative Health (IMPIH) is proud to congratulate Jessica Marcheline, a second-year student from Indonesia, on receiving a Merit Award (優等獎) for her outstanding poster presentation at the Joint Symposium of the 41st SNP, 26th SFRR-Taiwan, and 2026 TATCM & Symposium on Pharmacy and Traditional Chinese Medicine, held from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan.

Jessica presented her research in the Traditional Chinese Medicine and Complementary Medicine (TC) category, with a poster entitled:

"Characteristics of Herb-Induced Liver Injury Reported Through the Taiwan Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting System for Herbal Medicine from 2001 to 2025"

This research was conducted under the supervision of Professor Hung-Rong Yen, Dean of the College of Chinese Medicine, CMU. His academic guidance supported Jessica in exploring an important area of integrative medicine research, highlighting the significance of evidence-based evaluation and safety monitoring in traditional herbal medicine.

Her research explores the characteristics of herb-induced liver injury (HILI) reported through Taiwan's adverse drug reaction reporting system over a 25-year period. By examining reports related to herbal medicine safety, the study addresses an important area of pharmacovigilance and contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting the safe and informed use of traditional and complementary medicine.

The symposium, held under the theme "Cross-Domain Innovation: New Horizons in Natural Products, Traditional Medicine, and Free Radical Medicine", brought together researchers, healthcare professionals, and scholars from diverse disciplines to exchange research findings and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. 

Jessica's achievement reflects her dedication to academic research and her commitment to advancing evidence-informed integrative healthcare. It also highlights the importance of faculty mentorship, international academic engagement, and interdisciplinary research in addressing contemporary healthcare challenges.

The International Master Program in Integrative Health and the College of Chinese Medicine take great pride in Jessica's accomplishment and extend their congratulations to Jessica and her advisor, Professor Hung-Rong Yen, on this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to seeing her continued growth and future contributions to the field of integrative health.

Congratulations, Jessica!