Tehran University of Medical Sciences Acta Biochimica Iranica 0001-5261 4 1 2026 03 16 40 42 Ching-Ying Kuo Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Medical Biotechnology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan Sandy Huey-Jen Hsu Department of Laboratory Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan Woei-horng Fang Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Medical Biotechnology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan 2026 05 24 Laboratory sciences play a pivotal role in modern healthcare, serving as the foundation for disease prevention, diagnosis, and monitoring. In Taiwan, formal education in this field began in 1956 with the establishment of the first undergraduate program in Asia, and has since evolved into a comprehensive system encompassing undergraduate, graduate, and continuing professional education. This review outlines the historical evolution and current structure of laboratory medicine education in Taiwan, the accreditation and certification frameworks that govern the profession, the integration of emerging technologies and competencies, workforce development strategies, and future directions for the discipline. https://abi.tums.ac.ir/index.php/abi/article/view/194 https://abi.tums.ac.ir/index.php/abi/article/download/194/132