Nagoya City University 75th Anniversary Project
Nagoya City University is holding a 75th-anniversary event titled "Aging and Kidneys - Can Aging Be Overcome?" on May 22, 2026. Professors Shin Nakanishi (University of Tokyo) and Takayuki Hamano (Nagoya City University) will give lectures on the mechanisms of aging and its relation to chronic kidney disease. The event is free and will be held at Hama-rikyu Asahi Small Hall, with a capacity of 400 people.
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【Aging and Kidneys - Can Aging Be Overcome?】
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Venue: Hama-rikyu Asahi Small Hall
Capacity: 400 people (first-come, first-served) Free admission
Application: Please apply via the URL below.
https://www.nagoya-cu.ac.jp/about/profile/memorial/75th/#75thevent
<Lecture 1>
Title: Understanding Aging and Extending Healthy Lifespan
Lecturer: Professor Shin Nakanishi (Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo)
Summary:
"Aging" is full of mysteries. If aging can be prevented, various diseases might be prevented. This lecture will explain the currently understood mechanisms of aging and discuss whether aging can be prevented or improved.
<Lecture 2>
Title: Chronic Kidney Disease and Aging
Lecturer: Professor Takayuki Hamano (Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya City University)
Summary:
Kidney function declines with "aging." The increase in dialysis patients is due to aging. As kidney function declines, blood vessels and the heart also age. Currently, a drug that helps prevent aging has become covered by insurance. This lecture will introduce the relationship between kidneys and aging.

FAQ
When will Nagoya City University's 75th Anniversary Project be held?
It will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
What is the participation fee for the anniversary project?
Participation is free of charge.