NTU Hosts Nobel Laureates for Research Talks

National Taiwan University (NTU) hosted 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine laureate Prof. James E. Rothman and renowned neuroscientist Prof. Joy Hirsch from Yale University on November 5 as part of the “NTU Raymond Soong Chair Professorship of Distinguished Research” They delivered keynote lectures and joined a panel discussion, engaging NTU faculty and students in an enriching day of scientific exchange.

Prof. Rothman, known for uncovering the molecular mechanism of intracellular vesicle transport—often called the “logistics of life”—shared new findings on how synaptic vesicle fusion enables extremely rapid neurotransmission. Prof. Hirsch presented her pioneering hyperscanning research that reveals how the human brain behaves differently during real social interaction, aiming to build neuro-inspired models for human–machine communication.

During the dialogue session, both scholars encouraged young researchers to embrace challenges, maintain passion, and pursue curiosity-driven inquiry. Their visit highlights NTU’s commitment to fostering global academic connections and advancing scientific excellence through interactions with world-leading researchers.

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