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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) |
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| 2:00 - 2:05 p.m. |
Welcome Remarks
Mr. Tetsuya Tanaka, Director, JETRO New York |
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| 2:05 – 2:20 p.m. |
Opening Remarks
Dr. Tetsuji Okamoto, Executive Vice-President, Hiroshima University |
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| 2:20 – 2:50 p.m. |
Keynote Address
Dr. Viren Mehta, Founder & Managing Member, Mehta Partners, LLC
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| 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
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| 3:45 – 4:00 p.m. |
Networking Coffee Break and Poster Presentation |
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| 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
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| 4:50 - 5:00 p.m. |
Closing Remarks
Ms. Kathleen Otto, Director of Business Development, BioNJ |
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| 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Networking Reception and Poster Presentation
Japanese "Sushi" will be served.
(Sakura Room, 4th FL) |
Principal Sponsor
| Hiroshima University |
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Program Sponsors
| Okayama University |
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| Shujitsu University |
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| Tottori University |
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| Yamaguchi University |
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Organized by
Supported by
Registration for this event is closed.
Location:
The Nippon Club
145 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
Map (click to open map in new window)
Schedule:
| Registration / Sign in: | Friday, June 11, 2010 1:30PM |
| Event: | 2:00PM - 6:00PM |
| Networking Reception: | 5:00PM |
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