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Second Tokyo Medical Research Citizen Lecture

A noteworthy event is on the horizon! On June 19, 2025, the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Research will host its second citizen lecture titled "Avian Influenza and Our Lives: Responding with Correct Knowledge." This lecture aims to enlighten citizens about significant research subjects such as neurological diseases, mental disorders, cancer, and infectious diseases, providing insights into prevention and treatment developments.

The event will feature presentations from esteemed experts, including Professor Yoshihiro Sakoda, the Director of the Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine at Hokkaido University, and Fumihiko Yasui, the leader of the Infectious Disease Control Unit at the Tokyo Medical Research Institute's Infectious Disease Medical Research Center.

Event Details

• - Date and Time: Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM (JST)
• - Format: A hybrid meeting, accommodating both in-person attendees and online participants via the Zoom platform.

Lecture Highlights

1. Avian Influenza and Our Lives: Responding with Correct Knowledge
By Professor Yoshihiro Sakoda
- Introduction to the high pathogenic avian influenza virus affecting domesticated birds such as chickens and wild birds, including migratory species and crows. The talk will focus on the global implications of this issue, which impacts both domestic and international communities. Attendees will gain insights into the underlying causes and the escalating nature of the problem over recent years. Furthermore, strategies will be examined from the perspectives of protecting livestock, conserving wildlife, and preventing human infections.

2. Fundamental Research on Prevention and Treatment of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus Infection
By Dr. Fumihiko Yasui
- Dr. Yasui will discuss seasonal outbreaks of the high pathogenic avian influenza virus in poultry farms, emphasizing the significant damage caused to poultry. While human infections are rare, there have been instances of fatalities worldwide, underscoring the critical need for accurate knowledge about avian influenza. The lecture will also cover preventive vaccines and therapeutic research results pursued by the Tokyo Medical Research Institute.

Participation Details

• - Capacity: Up to 600 participants (100 for in-person attendance at the Tokyo Medical Research Auditorium, and 500 online). Registration is required on a first-come, first-served basis, and participation is free.

Registration Information

To register for in-person attendance, please submit your application via mail or email:

• - By Mail: Please send a postcard with your desires for in-person attendance, writing "Second Citizen Lecture (In-Person Request)" along with your address, name (with furigana), contact number, and names of accompanying guests if necessary. Mail them to:

- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Research, Public Relations Office, 2-1-6 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-8506.
(Deadline: June 12, 2025, must arrive by this date)

• - By Email: Write your request in the subject line as "Second Citizen Lecture (In-Person Request)" and include your name, contact number, and names of accompanying guests if needed. Send your email to tomin@igakuken.or.jp.

(Deadline: June 12, 2025, must be received by this date)

For those wishing to attend online, please register through the provided form on the official website.

Important Dates

• - Registration Deadline: June 12, 2025 (Postcard must arrive by this date; email must be received by this date)

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Research Promotion Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Research at:

• - 03-5316-3109 (Direct Line)

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of avian influenza and its impact on our daily lives. Mark your calendars and secure your spot!