Frontiers of Neuroscience - Major advancements in medical research and their applications

Keio University 150th Anniversary International Symposium

"FRONTIERS OF NEUROSCIENCE"

Major advancements in medical research and their applications.
hosted by
Keio University, Japan
University College London, UK and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Friday April 27, 2007
3:00-6:00pm
Cruciform Lecture Theatre 2, UCL
Gower Street, London WC1

It is with great pleasure that Keio University, University College London, and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) invite you to the first Keio University 150th Anniversary International Symposium on “Frontiers of Neuroscience”.

Keio University is the oldest modern comprehensive university in Japan and will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2008. It takes pride in having led Japanese society through innovations in both research and education from its earliest years when founder Yukichi Fukuzawa, who travelled to Europe as early as 1862, became convinced that Japan should transform itself through the introduction of western learning. In reaching this important milestone in its history, Keio is redoubling its commitment to strengthening its international profile and enhancing its global activities. To advance this endeavor, Keio has organized this symposium to highlight the university’s School of Medicine, renowned in Japan for its world-class and cutting-edge research and education, and has invited two of its distinguished academic members to participate.

Today, both the UK and Japan face the daunting reality of having become rapidly aging societies, largely as a result of major advancements in medical research and their applications. It is therefore timely and relevant for leading researchers in both countries to cooperate and share the results of their respective cutting-edge research activities in this field. It is a great pleasure for Keio University to co-host this event with University College London, the institution that introduced systematic medical education to England, and to welcome two of its leading professors as participants. The symposium will provide an opportunity to exchange current knowledge and research outcomes between UK and Japan at the highest level, which will be of interest both to academic experts and the general public.

This symposium will also commemorate the launch of the Keio University London Office, established in alliance with the JSPS London Office, a Japanese non-governmental organization committed to promoting bottom-up UK-Japan research collaboration. It is anticipated that this event will be the first of many joint activities advancing UK-Japan relations stimulated by the new partnership.

Speakers (In alphabetical order)

Professor Richard SJ Frackowiak
Vice-Provost (Special Projects)
Wellcome Department of Imaging Neuroscience, Institute of Neurology
University College London

Professor Hideyuki Okano
Department of Physiology
Keio University School of Medicine

Professor Masato Yasui
Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacology
Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo Japan

Professor Semir Zeki
Wellcome Department of Imaging Neuroscience
University College London

Programme

15:00-15:10 Opening address - Keio President Yuichiro Anzai

15:10-15:15 Introduction to the symposium - Professor Hideyuki Okano

15:15-15:40 "Modern Human Brain Imaging: structure-function correlations" Professor Richard Frackowiak

15:40 - 16:00 Coffee Break

16:00-16:25 "Water Neurobiology: potential roles of water channel, aquaporin" Professor Masato Yasui

16:25-16:50 "Challenges toward Regeneration of the Damaged Central Nervous System" Professor Hideyuki Okano

16:50-17:15 " The Many Consciousnesses of the Brain " Professor Semir Zeki

17.15 - 17:45 Panel discussion and Q& A
Chair: Professor Hideyuki Okano
Panelists:
Professor Richard SJ Frackowiak
Dr. Yukio Nishizawa, Research Director, Eisai London Research Laboratories
Professor Masato Yasui
Professor Semir Zeki

17:45-17:50 Closing address - Ms. Yuko Furukawa, Director, JSPS London Office

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18:00 - 19:30 Reception at South Cloisters

While serving as a forum for advanced academic exchange, the program is designed to be accessible to all audiences. Admission is free of charge and open to the public.

Advance registration is required: [email protected] (English and Japanese)
Event details: http://keio150.jp/english/events/2007/20070427e.html