JST Connect

In this first webinar we will introduce some of the newest and most exciting cooperation opportunities at JST, including the groundbreaking Moonshot R&D Program. Presentations include the following:

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   JST and our international cooperation

   TAKANO Ryotaro – Dept. of International Affairs, JST

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   New initiatives for development research

   SHIBATA Takako – Dept. of International Affairs, JST

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   International cooperation in the Moonshot R&D Program

   ABE Masashi – Dept. of Moonshot R&D Program, JST

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   Moonshot Goal 1: overcoming limitations of body, brain, space and time

   HAGITA Norihiro – Moonshot Program Director; Professor, Osaka University of Arts

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   Moonshot Goal 3: coevolution of AI and robots

   FUKUDA Toshio – Moonshot Program Director; Professor, Meijo University; IEEE President and CEO

In this webinar we will explore how JST is reaching out to stakeholders and leveraging research results for the benefit of society. We will also hear about 'new normal' science communication activities and international cooperation at science center Miraikan.

Presentations include the following:

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   Science & society policies, initiatives and contributions to Science for Global well-being

   OKAWA Kumiko – Dept. for Promotion of Science in Society, JST

   Presentation material (PDF: 0.6MB)

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   Public engagement and international cooperation in the 'new normal'

   SAKURAI Ayuko – Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

   Presentation material (PDF: 1.7MB)

In this webinar we will explore how JST-Mirai is contributing to a sustainable future society, and hear from project leaders about their research into crowd control, circular production systems, and next generation foods. Presentations include the following:

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   Overview of the JST-Mirai Program

   IMABAYASHI Fumie – Dept. of R&D for Future Creation, JST

   Presentation material (PDF: 0.7MB)

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   Crowd control adaptive to individual and group attributes

   NISHINARI Katsuhiro – Professor, The University of Tokyo

   Presentation material (PDF: 0.8MB)

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   Construction of an integrated circular production system by product lifecycle management and innovative dismantling technology development

   TOKORO Chiharu – Professor, Waseda University

   Presentation material (PDF: 3.4MB)

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   Development of the production technology for next-generation meat using 3D tissue engineering techniques

   TAKEUCHI Shoji – Professor, The University of Tokyo

   Presentation material (PDF: 3.8MB)

In this webinar we will explore JST's plans for the next fiscal year, hearing from our flagship Strategic Basic Research Programs and looking into one of our new international cooperation projects targeting COVID-19. Presentations including the following:

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   JST policy for the next fiscal year

   TANAKA Megumi – Dept. of Strategic Planning and Management, JST

   Presentation material (PDF: 1.7MB)

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   International collaborative research project "Paper-Based Sensor Devices for Rapid and Accurate Detection of COVID-19"

   MINAMI Tsuyoshi – Associate Professor, The University of Tokyo

   Anthony GENOT – Researcher, French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)

   Presentation material (PDF: 2.4MB)

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   JST's flagship Strategic Basic Research Programs (SBRP) - overview and international collaborations

   OBAYASHI Kou – Dept. of Strategic Basic Research, JST

   Presentation material (PDF: 1.0MB)