29th “Find-Your-Role-Model” Session (5th in 2016 Series)
In the fifth FYRM session of academic year 2016 we will be hosting Dr. Akiko Matsumoto, an alumna of TMDU. After 11 years of experience both in clinical and research fields, she joined the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA, now JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) and went on to acquire a master's degree in aerospace medicine at Wright State University in the U.S.A. Afterwards, she has supported a number of manned space missions, including those with astronauts Naoko Yamazaki, Koichi Wakata, and Kimiya Yui as their Crew Surgeon. Currently, she is involved in the medical and psychological support of astronaut Takuya Onishi during his stay on the International Space Station, and holds the Chair position in the International Working Group concerning Space Medicine. This session will be carried out in a round-table discussion format, and will cover the following points. Everyone is welcome to join us in a hearty discussion.
Date & Time
11:55 - 12:45, Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Venue
G-Lab, M&D Tower 8F
Guest
Akiko Matsumoto, MD, PhD, MSc, FACP
Flight Surgeon, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Visiting Professor, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Eligibility
Open to all students, residents, post-docs, and faculty
Dr. Matsumoto has been active in the fields of space biomedical research and astronaut health. Please join us to learn more about international collaboration, and what lead to her exciting clinician researcher career path!
Discussion style
The guest will share his career experiences; then move onto the roundtable discussion.
Language(s): Japanese, English on request
How to apply
*Pre-registration is required.
If you would like to attend this session, please visit the following website and
register by 11:59pm Thursday, October 27, 2016.
【register】
Inquiries
Institute of Global Affairs, Global Advancement Administrative Unit
(03) 5803-4964
E-mail: global.adm@tmd.ac.jp
