The Rheumatology and Immunology Center pioneered the "Comorbidity Assessment and Personalized Treatment" model for rheumatic diseases. Over the past three years, the center has successfully treated more than 1,000 cases, earning the SNQ National Quality Certification (2021-2023).

For refractory autoinflammatory diseases, particularly Adult-Onset Still's Disease (AOSD), the center provides highly effective diagnostic and treatment services. The center has received the SNQ National Quality Certification (2022-2024).

The center has demonstrated excellence in patient care, medical quality, innovative research, and medical education. It was recognized by the Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) as an Asia-Pacific Rheumatology Center of Excellence (2018-2026). In 2023, it was further honored with the NHQA National Healthcare Quality Award as a "Center of Excellence".

The center actively participates in multinational clinical trials for new drug development, conducting 30 clinical trials in the past five years, with 30% of them being Phase I/II trials.

The center is advancing allogeneic adipose-derived stem cell therapy for treating immune-related interstitial lung disease.

Innovative Research and Development

To achieve optimal treatment outcomes, the center has developed biomarkers to predict the efficacy of targeted drugs. The "Smart Anti-Inflammation" diagnostic test offers superior efficiency, affordability, and clinical benefits. The technology has secured patents in seven countries, with global patent applications in progress. Three SCI-indexed journal articles have been published, and the innovation was awarded the 21st National Innovation Award in 2024.

Disease

1. Autoimmune & Rheumatic diseases
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Sjögren’s syndrome (SjS), dermatomyositis, polymyositis, scleroderma, vasculitis, antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), gout, osteoarthritis (OA), and fibromyalgia, etc.

2. Autoinflammatory Diseases
Adult-Onset Still’s Disease (AOSD), Behçet’s Disease, etc.

3. Allergic diseases
Urticaria, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, asthma, angioedema, and food or drug allergies, etc.

Symptoms

1. Autoimmune & Rheumatic symptoms
Joint pain, swelling, fever or redness, limited joint mobility, butterfly-shaped rash on the face, discoid rash, photosensitivity, oral ulcers, hair loss, joint swelling and pain, foamy urine, edema, alopecia areata, dry mouth and dry eyes, proximal muscle weakness, unexplained rashes, Raynaud’s phenomenon, skin hardening, cough, shortness of breath, recurrent miscarriages, lower back pain, hip pain, morning stiffness, heel swelling and pain, and widespread myofascial pain, etc.

2. Allergic symptoms
Rashes, prurigo (itchy skin), sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, wheezing, shortness of breath, swollen lips, or swollen eyelids, etc.

Recommended Physician

▪︎ Dr. Joung-Liang Lan：SLE, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, interstitial lung disease (ILD)
▪︎ Dr. Der-Yuan Chen：RA, SLE, AOSD
▪︎ Dr. Gregory J Tsay：RA, SjS
▪︎ Dr. Chung-Ming Huang：RA, SjS
▪︎ Dr. Jiunn-Horng Chen：Gout, fibromyalgia
▪︎ Dr. Chien-Chung Huang：RA, SLE, AS
▪︎ Dr. Wei-Jhe Hong：RA, AS, PsA
▪︎ Dr. Kai-Jieh Yeo：Inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune diseases
▪︎ Dr. Po-Chang Wu：SjS and autoimmune diseases
▪︎ Dr. Shih-Hsin Chang：ILD, APS