Program
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On-site attendance is limited to invited guests.
We welcome online participation from registered attendees.
On-site attendance is limited to invited guests.
We welcome online participation from registered attendees.
3.25
10:0012:00Partnering and Lunch
＜Invitation-only on-site session＞
13:0013:15Opening RemarksLive streaming
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan
13:1514:00Keynote AddressLive streaming
Shimon Sakaguchi, MD, Ph.D. Osaka University
14:0014:15Industry PerspectiveLive streaming
Michael V. McCullar, Ph.D., MBARegCell, Inc.
14:1514:45Introduction I: Japan Biotech LandscapeLive streaming
Takeshi Nakamura, Ph.D., MBA.Boston Consulting Group
14:4515:15Introduction II:
Japan’s R&D and Clinical Development LandscapeLive streaming
Alan ThomasIQVIA Solutions Japan G.K.
15:1515:30Short Break
15:3016:30Government and Public-Sector Policies and Initiatives Supporting Healthcare Startups in JapanLive streaming
Takeshi AnnakaMinistry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan
Hirokazu ShimodaJapan Agency for Medical Research and Development
16:3017:30Pharma Panel: Opportunities for Collaboration with Global Venture CapitalLive streaming
Moderator
Toru Jay Seo, Ph.D.K.K. Newsight Tech Angels
Panelists
Eriha DekuraTanabe Pharma Corporation
Kazuhiro Onuma, Ph.D.UBE Corporation
Seiichi Inamura, Ph.D.Chugai Pharma USA, Inc.
Yoshifumi HaradaTeijin Pharma Ltd.
17:3018:30VC Panel Ⅰ：What Would It Take for Japan to Get on the Global VC Map?Live streaming
Moderator
Hiroki Ashida, Ph.D.Silvertrail Partners
Panelists
Adam Simpson Frazier Life Sciences
Ben AuspitzCurie.Bio
Brian Matesic, M.D.Norwest Venture Partners
Rajeev Dadoo, Ph.D.SR One Capital Management
Shinichiro Fuse, Ph.D.TPG Life Sciences Innovations
Tim Funnell, DphilMonograph capital
18:3018:40Wrap-Up of Day 1Live streaming
Shinichiro KomotoEight Roads Ventures Japan
Shuji Honjo, Ph.D., MBA.Honjo International / Tama Graduate School of Business
18:4020:30Networking Reception
＜Invitation-only on-site session＞
3.26
10:0012:00Partnering and Lunch
＜Invitation-only on-site session＞
13:0013:30Invited Lecture
Navigating Global Clinical Trials and the Future of Drug DevelopmentLive streaming
Toshihiko Doi, MD, Ph.D.National Cancer Center Hospital East
13:3013:50Academic Research Highlights 1Live streaming
Kumiko Ui-Tei, Ph.D.Institute of Science Tokyo / ANRis Inc.
13:5014:10Academic Research Highlights 2Live streaming
Masayo Takahashi MD, Ph.D. Kobe City Eye Hospital / Ritsumeikan University / VCCT Inc.
14:1014:20Short Break
14:2014:40Academic Research Highlights 3Live streaming
Hiroaki Suga, Ph.D.University of Tokyo.
14:4015:00Academic Research Highlights 4Live streaming
Yosuke Togashi, MD, Ph.D.Okayama University
15:0015:45VC Panel Ⅱ：Being Active in Japan — Realities and OpportunitiesLive streaming
→Moderator
Robert Weisskoff, Ph.D.F-Prime
Panelists
Jonathan Yeh, Ph.D., MBASaisei Ventures
Ken HorneAN Venture Partners
Makoto Ohori, Ph.D.UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd.
Shinichiro KomotoEight Roads Ventures Japan
Tai Harada, MBAFast Track Initiative
Takeshi Takahashi, MBACatalys Pacific, LLC
Taro Inaba, MBARemiges Ventures, Inc.
15:4516:00Closing RemarksLive streaming
16:0016:05Photo Session
＜Invitation-only on-site session＞
