Chairman Mai-Szu, WU  

Experience

• Attending Physician, Nephrology Department, Taipei Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Postdoctoral

• Research Fellow, French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM)

• Director, Department of Internal Medicine, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

• Associate Dean, School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University

• Vice Superintendent for Education, Taipei Medical University Hospital

• Vice Dean, School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University

• Director, Management and Development Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital

• Superintendent, Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital Hospital

• Superintendent, Taipei Medical University New Taipei City Hospital

Current Position

• Vice President, Taipei Medical University

• President, Taiwan Society of Transplantation

• Chairman of the Board, Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment Foundation

Message from the Chairman

Kidney disease has always been a crucial issue in Taiwan and a global concern. The prevention and treatment of kidney disease have immense impacts on individuals, families, and nations. The prevalence and incidence of end-stage kidney disease in Taiwan have remained high, frequently capturing the attention of various news media outlets. The high prevalence and incidence of kidney disease in Taiwan are influenced by various factors. Firstly, the increasing number of diabetes patients contributes to chronic kidney disease, with diabetes being the most common risk factor. Poor blood sugar control often leads to kidney complications. Secondly, as Taiwan enters an aging society, improved overall health has allowed many chronic conditions to progress into end-stage kidney disease over time, presenting an important challenge for our future. Lastly, Taiwan's excellent healthcare environment ensures timely medical care for all citizens, regardless of their economic status, thus preventing scenarios where individuals cannot access dialysis due to financial limitations. We have been committed to promoting the prevention and treatment of chronic kidney disease. Much of our effort involves areas that the medical system and government education cannot cover comprehensively. As a private entity, the Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment Foundation can independently contribute and make a difference where needed. The road to preventing and treating chronic kidney disease is still long, and we are just a small part of it. Over the past decade, the foundation has extended its reach from communities and schools to remote areas. We aim to fulfill the responsibilities and obligations of the foundation, conveying accurate health education concepts to those who need it most. In the next decade, we will strive to promote healthy living and incorporate correct kidney disease prevention and treatment concepts, including dietary and lifestyle habits, into everyone's lives. Our goal is to reduce the number of people suffering from kidney disease in Taiwan and work together to create a better new Taiwan and a better world.