Keio University

KGRI 2040 Independence and Self-Respect Project: Lecture "The Current State and Future Prospects of a Comprehensive Healthcare System" (January 27, 2022)

Event Date

2022.1.27(Thu)

Event Venue

Other

January 11, 2022

Organizer: Keio University Global Research Institute (KGRI) 2040 Independence and Self-Respect Project

Lecture: The Current State and Future Prospects of a Comprehensive Healthcare System

Date and Time: Thursday, January 27, 2022, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Venue: Online: Live stream via Zoom

On-site: G-Lab, 6th Floor, East Research Building, Keio University Mita Campus

*Those attending in person are asked to cooperate with infection prevention measures (e.g., wearing a mask).

*The Zoom URL will be sent to the email address you registered with at least three days before the event.

Eligibility: KGRI members and project members

*Others are also welcome to apply, but we may have to decline your participation if the event reaches capacity.

Fee: Free

How to Participate: Pre-registration required (On-site capacity is approximately 20 people)

How to Apply:

*Registration is now closed as the event has reached capacity.

*Depending on the COVID-19 situation, the event may be held online only.

Contact: Keio University Global Research Institute (KGRI)

"2040 Independence and Self-Respect Project" Office

Email: kgri_2040pj[at]info.keio.ac.jp

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Lecturer: Toshio Miyata

He joined the First Department of Surgery at Osaka University in 2003 and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in 2009. Currently, he is a professor at Waseda University, an invited professor at Osaka University School of Medicine, an advisor to Kanagawa Prefecture, director of the Office of Health Policy and Technology Assessment at the National Cancer Center, an executive committee member of the Japan Health Council, and an expert committee member of the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), among other positions.

He is also the president of the medical corporation DEN Mii Clinic. At Mii Clinic, which he founded, he promotes the development of a community-based integrated care system and home healthcare utilizing ICT.

He also founded Medical Compass, where he developed and released the self-care app "Kencompass." His publications include "Pharmaceutical Company Crisis: Growth Strategies for Survival" (Elsevier Japan).

Description

Building a one-stop healthcare service that uses data to cover everything from disease prevention to treatment and prognosis is expected to be a solution for extending healthy life expectancy in a super-aging society.

What kind of system design and ethical issues are there in achieving a comprehensive healthcare cycle?

In this lecture, we will welcome Professor Toshio Miyata, who has considered data-driven healthcare from various positions and perspectives, to the Keio University Global Research Institute (KGRI) to discuss the current state and future prospects of a comprehensive healthcare system.

Program

Opening Remarks and Introduction: Masato Yasui (Professor, Keio University School of Medicine; Director, KGRI)

Lecture: Professor Toshio Miyata, "The Current State and Future Prospects of a Comprehensive Healthcare System"

Designated Comments:

  • Masako Toriya (Project Professor, KGRI)

  • Satoru Isobe (Professor, Keio University Law School; Senior Researcher, KGRI)

Q&A