Taiwan could host more clinical trials

IDEAL RESOURCES: Taiwan’s tech and healthcare could be ideal for hosting clinical trials as the cell and gene therapy industry expands worldwide, the health minister said By Lo Pi / Staff reporter Add TT as Preferred Source Taiwan should capitalize on its strengths in Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials and strive to overtake competitors, with the goal of establishing Taiwan as an “Asia-Pacific center for innovative treatments for rare diseases,” said Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang (石崇良) yesterday.He made the remark while promoting the Regenerative Medicine Act (再生醫療法) and aligning with international standards in a forum titled “From Innovation to IPO: Redefining Global Healthcare Capital” in Taipei.According to Shih, global competition in cell and gene therapy (CGT) has e