ACTIVITIES
We are honored to welcome an inspiring lecture that will help lead the future of our world. Each and every word will evoke new possibilities brought about by the evolution of science, technology, and society—filling us with hope and a sense of excitement for what lies ahead.
Next Meet Up
Date: September 5, 2026
Title: "Exploring Disease Mechanisms Through Patterns of Skin Manifestations"
Speaker: Dr. Akiharu Kubo
Date: September 27, 2025
Title: "Exploring Life’s Vitality with an Extraordinary Microscope"
Speaker: Dr. Yasushi Okada
Date: May 24, 2025
Title: "Toward Clinical Applications of Hibernation: The Frontline of Artificial Hibernation Research"
Speaker: Dr. Genshiro Sunagawa
Date: February 15, 2025
Title: "Controlling and Reversing Age-Related Cardiovascular Diseases"
Speaker: Dr. Ippei Shimizu
We are honored to present valuable talks from professionals who are at the forefront of their respective fields. Their words are filled with practical insights and wisdom that can be applied immediately to both work and daily life. After attending, you are sure to walk away with fresh perspectives and the inspiration to take new action starting tomorrow.
June 20, 2026
Experts Talk
More Than a Decade of Research on Clonal Hematopoiesis and Cardiovascular Disease
Speaker: Dr. Soichi Sano
Head of an Independent Laboratory, Cardiovascular Mosaic Research Unit, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center

May 30, 2026
Experts Talk
Sleep Medicine in the United States — Basic Concepts and Insights from My Clinical Experience
Speaker: Dr. Naho Hattori
Guam Regional Medical City(GRMC) Neurologist, Sleep Specialist

May 16, 2026
Experts Talk
Application of Visualization Technology for Muscle Coordination Patterns
Speaker: Dr. Benio Kibushi
Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University

May 9, 2026
Experts Talk
Research on Medical Device Development Based on Circulatory Control Theory
Speaker: Dr. Keita Saku
Head, Department of Circulatory Dynamics and Control, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center
Specially Appointed Director, Bio-Digital Twin Research Division

March 21, 2026
Experts Talk
Etiology and Pathophysiology of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases: Insights from a Community-Based Cohort
Speaker: Dr. Yasuharu Tabara
Professor, Shizuoka Graduate University of Public Health
Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University

March 12, 2026
Experts Talk
About MOST Graph (tentative)
Speaker: Dr. Hajime Kurosawa
Professor, Department of Occupational Health, Tohoku University School of Medicine

March 7, 2026
Experts Talk
Toward Precision Epilepsy Surgery
Speaker: Dr. Yosuke Sato
Professor and Director, Institute for Brain Function and Digital Medicine, Showa University, and Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Showa University

February 28, 2026
Experts Talk
A Basic Medical Approach to the Selection of Kampo Medicines for Constipation (tentative)
Speaker: Dr. Risako Kon
Lecturer, Laboratory of Biomolecular Pharmacology, Hoshi University

February 21, 2026
Experts Talk
Tackling the Heart Failure Pandemic: New Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies with Echocardiography
Speaker: Dr. Hidekazu Tanaka
Associate Professor, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kobe University

February 7, 2026
Experts Talk
Blood-Based Multi-Omics Epidemiological Research and the Challenge of Elucidating Disease Mechanisms
Speaker: Dr. Masahiro Nakatochi
Associate Professor, Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Division of Social and Health Information, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University

January 31, 2026
Experts Talk
The Role of Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis in the Pathophysiology of Psychiatric Disorders
Speaker: Dr. Shuken Boku
Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University

January 17, 2026
Experts Talk
Axonal Repair as a Strategy for Dementia Recovery
Speaker: Dr. Chihiro Tohda
Professor, Division of Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Science, Department of Research and Development, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama

December 13, 2025
Experts Talk
The Profound World of Pulmonary Circulation
Speaker: Dr. Yu Taniguchi
Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine

November 22, 2025
Experts Talk
Optimizing the Diagnosis of HFpEF: From Exercise Stress Echocardiography to Hospital–Clinic Collaboration
Speaker: Dr. Masaru Obokata
Associate Professor, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine

November 8, 2025
Experts Talk
What Healthcare Professionals Should Know: The Close Relationship Between Branched-Chain Amino Acid Metabolism and Obesity
Speaker: Dr. Hisashi Yoshida
Director, Cardiovascular Mosaic Research Laboratory, Department of Advanced Medical Technologies National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center (National Research and Development Agency)

October 18, 2025
Experts Talk
Current Clinical Practice in Valvular Heart Disease: What Has Changed and How
Speaker: Dr. Tetsuhiro Yamano
Lecturer, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Board Member, The Japan Society of Ultrasonics in Medicine

The Role of Transthoracic Echocardiography in the Diagnosis of Valvular Heart Disease: Toward Accurate Diagnosis and Severity Assessment
Speaker: Mr. Tomoya Yoneda
Chief Medical Technologist, Yodoyabashi General Clinic / Part-Time Lecturer, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyoto University

October 4, 2025
Experts Talk
Respiratory Management and Sleep-Disordered Breathing from the Perspective of Clinical Pulmonary Physiology
Speaker: Dr. Kazuo Chin
Professor, Nihon University School of Medicine / Director, Sleep Center

September 6, 2025
Experts Talk
A Deep Dive into Pulmonary Hypertension – Part 1
Speaker: Dr. Hideyuki Kinoshita
Associate Professor (Program-Specific), Department of Community Healthcare System, Kyoto University

Tips & Tricks for Echocardiographic Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension
Speaker: Mr. Tomoya Yoneda
Chief Medical Technologist, Yodoyabashi General Clinic / Part-Time Lecturer, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyoto University

August 2, 2025
Experts Talk
Understanding Consciousness Through Information Structure
Speaker: Dr. Keiichi Onoda
Professor, Faculty of Psychology, Otemon Gakuin University

July 17, 2025
Experts Talk
Say Goodbye to Headache Worries!
Speaker: Dr. Masaki Raimura
Clinical Professor at Chiba University
Director of Raimura Clinic
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon and Specialist in Traditional Oriental Medicine
