Taipei Tech has officially launched a new University Social Responsibility (USR) initiative in collaboration with Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center (KFSYSCC), focusing on the holistic care of cancer patients. The project seeks to enhance the treatment of cancer patients’ emotional, psychological, and experiential aspects, recognizing that healing involves much more than physical care alone. 

The partnership was formalized on April 24th, 2025 through a memorandum of understanding signed by Wang Sea-fue, President of Taipei Tech, and Andrew T. Huang, President of Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center. Witnessing the event was Pegatron President T.H. Tung—also a Taipei Tech alumnus and board member of KFSYSCC—along with project leads Professor Peng Jui-wen of Taipei Tech and Dr. Cheng Chih-tao, Director of  the Psychiatric Department at KFSYSCC. 

As Taiwan’s first cancer-specialized hospital, KFSYSCC has long embraced a philosophy of whole-person care. With a five-year survival rate of 76%, the hospital is committed to supporting not only the medical needs of patients but also their emotional and spiritual well-being. The center recognizes that healing from cancer is not just physical — it also requires caring for the patient’s emotional and mental well-being. Likewise, the families of patients need similar support for their spiritual and emotional health.

This groundbreaking USR project will focus on three core areas: promoting human-centered care, building a comprehensive patient support system, and co-creating health education initiatives. With its strong foundation in design, technology, and social sciences, Taipei Tech will work with the hospital to develop meaningful support systems for patients, families, and healthcare providers.

“This collaboration brings academia and healthcare together to confront real human challenges with empathy and innovation,” said President Wang. “We hope to create a platform for interdisciplinary learning and practical problem-solving, and to demonstrate how technology and knowledge can give back to society.”

The project will focus on creating tools to help patients communicate more easily, offering support for caregivers, and making hospital environments more comfortable for staff. Ultimately, the initiative aims to bring warmth, dignity, and hope to those facing one of life’s most challenging journeys.

By addressing the emotional and psychological needs of cancer patients and their families, Taipei Tech and KFSYSCC redefine what compassionate care means and demonstrate how technology and education can be powerful forces for healing.