[For Hospital Owners, Executives, and University Personnel] 97th Study Group Meeting (Wednesday, April 15) Organized by the Association for Considering the Future of Japanese Healthcare

The medical information magazine 'Monthly Shuuchu' (Concentration), first published in 2008 (B5 size, 50,000 copies issued on the 1st of every month), provides essential medical information for hospital managers and physicians, covering health administration, pharmaceuticals, and medical device industry trends. Our company also organizes 'The Association for Considering the Future of Japanese Healthcare' (Mirai-no-Kai), a regular study group where members of the Diet, medical institution managers, and executives from medical-related companies gather monthly to exchange information on various issues facing Japanese healthcare (Free for medical professionals; approximately 2,500 registered members as of January 2026).

We are pleased to announce the 97th meeting of the Association as follows. Hospital owners, executives, and university personnel are invited to attend free of charge. We look forward to your participation.

[Event Details] Date: Wednesday, April 15 (Application deadline: Wednesday, April 8) Theme: Japan's Challenges in Pediatric Liver Transplantation and the Future of Transplant Medicine Speaker: Dr. Mureo Kasahara (Hospital Director, National Center for Child Health and Development) Dr. Kasahara, who boasts one of the world's highest volumes of pediatric living donor liver transplant surgeries and exceptional survival rates, built the center's liver transplant program from scratch and elevated Japan's liver transplant system to international standards. In this lecture, he will discuss the unique progress of transplant medicine in Japan, where organ donation after brain death is limited, and propose sustainable systems for an era with fewer children. Additionally, he will introduce Japan's international expansion, including human resource development and medical support overseas.

[Schedule] Reception: 16:00–16:30 Lecture: 16:30–18:00 Networking Session: 18:00–18:30 (Buffet style, with the speaker in attendance)

Venue: International Conference Room, 1F, House of Representatives First Members' Office Building (Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) What to Bring: For first-time participants or those whose affiliation/title has changed, please provide two business cards. Participation Fee: Free for medical professionals and corporate members of this study group. (Non-corporate members may attend as a one-time trial for 10,000 yen, tax included).