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Technology Showcase of Hiroshima University and Western Japan's Innovative Academia New York City 2010

Friday, June 11, 2010, 2:00PM - 6:00PM
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JETRO Event

"Science: A Matter of Life"
~ Novel Technologies in Life Science from Western Japan ~

1:30 p.m.	Registration Open (Rose Room, 2nd FL)

2:00 - 2:05 p.m.	Welcome Remarks Mr. Tetsuya Tanaka, Director, JETRO New York

2:05 – 2:20 p.m.	Opening Remarks Dr. Tetsuji Okamoto, Executive Vice-President, Hiroshima University

2:20 – 2:50 p.m.	Keynote Address Dr. Viren Mehta, Founder & Managing Member, Mehta Partners, LLC

2:50 - 3:45 p.m.	Technology Presentation: Part 1 Development of anti-obesity drug: New therapeutic strategy for improving leptin resistance Easy-to-attach electrical stimulation device for monitoring spinal functions during head surgery Risk evaluation method for aging-related diseases: G-tail telomere measurement kit Mass production of novel useful compounds in eggs: Development of chicken gene recombination Yogurt with positive effect on obesity: Plant-origin lactid acid bacteria that reach the intestines alive

3:45 – 4:00 p.m.	Networking Coffee Break and Poster Presentation

4:00 - 4:50 p.m.	Technology Presentation: Part 2 Creation of human autism mouse model for the development of preventive medicine against autism Innovative cure for gum disease: A technique to regenerate the dental root using stem cells Potential agents for preventing biofilm formation for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Skin regeneration by marine-derived saccharides Pinpoint drug delivery to any lesion in the body: A novel hybrid device with rechargeable drug-eluting capability for personalized and minimally invasive treatment of aortic aneurysms

4:50 - 5:00 p.m.	Closing Remarks Ms. Kathleen Otto, Director of Business Development, BioNJ

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.	Networking Reception and Poster Presentation Japanese "Sushi" will be served. (Sakura Room, 4th FL)