2026年系列課程專題演講 Series of Course Special Lecture

Title｜講題
The Genetic Mutation of a Biologist: From Neurogenomics to Lab Automation Robotics
生科人的「基因突變」：從神經基因體學到實驗室自動化設備

Speaker｜講者
Chen Chen 陳蓁
Senior Engineer & Vice President, R&D Department, DroBot Biotechnology
豐蠅生物科技股份有限公司｜資深工程師 兼 開發部副總

Host｜主持人
Assistant Prof. Hsuan-Wen Lin
Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, NSYSU
林萱文 助理教授｜生物醫學科技學系

Date & Time｜時間
March 31, 2026 (Tue.) 09:10–12:00
2026年3月31日（二）09:10–12:00

Venue｜地點
IL3014

Abstract｜演講內容簡介

在遺傳學中，「突變」是推動物種演化的核心動力。本次演講將帶領同學從微觀的基因世界，走向宏觀的跨領域職涯探索。

第一部分將回到遺傳學本質，探討「突變」在演化歷程中的關鍵角色。透過經典案例說明，突變本身並無絕對的好壞，其價值取決於與環境之間的交互作用。

第二部分，講者將分享自身職涯中的三次重大「基因突變」。第一次突變，是離開校園進入研究機構從事神經科學研究；第二次突變，是跨出原本生科領域，進入綠能產業，雖非完全成功，但開啟了不同視野；第三次突變，則是在高度壓力下，從設備導入轉向自主開發，踏上實驗室自動化設備設計與製作之路。

期望透過這段從神經基因體學跨足軟硬體整合的歷程，鼓勵同學勇於面對生命與職涯中的每一次未知「突變」。
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In genetics, mutations are the driving force behind evolution. This lecture will guide students from the microscopic world of genes to the macroscopic exploration of interdisciplinary career paths.

The first part revisits the fundamentals of genetics, highlighting the role of mutations in evolution. Through classic examples, it emphasizes that mutations are neutral by nature, and their impact depends on interactions with the environment.

In the second part, the speaker will share three major “genetic mutations” in his career journey. The first was transitioning from academia to neuroscience research; the second was crossing into the green energy industry, which, although not entirely successful, broadened his perspective; and the third was moving from equipment implementation to independently developing laboratory automation systems under pressure.

Through this journey—from neurogenomics to integrated hardware and software development—the lecture aims to inspire students to embrace uncertainty and transformation in both life and career.