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Fri09Aug20248:30PM-9:30PM ETONLINE
How Can the University of Tokyo Expand Its Influence Globally?
FUTI FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES- 2Title: How Can The University of Tokyo Expand Its Influence Globally?[東大が世界的に影響力を拡大していくためには？]Aug 9, 2024, Friday, 8.30pm-9.30pm+ (EDST) [Saturday, Aug 10, 9.30am~10.30am+, Japan] ONLINEFriends of UTokyo is pleased to present this online dialogue featuring three distinguished alumni: Professor Iwao Ojima, Mr. Ko-Yung Tung and Ms. Eri Furusawa. Dr. Ojima is an internationally renowned scientist and the Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Prof. Ko-Yung Tung is Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, was the Senior Vice President of the World Bank and partner at major international law firms. Ms. Eri Furusawa is an HR&A professional, an urban planner, and supports public- and private-sector clients on issues of equitable governance, inclusive community engagement, and climate change. Prof. Geeta Mehta will chair this event with Dr. Masako Osako facilitating the optional social gathering section. (All bios are at this page).This event is part of a series created to bring together UTokyo international alumni for encouraging dialogues among UTokyo alumni and friends.Abstract:The University of Tokyo is committed to serving the global public as outlined in the University charter. Under the leadership of the former President Gonokami in 2017, the University of Tokyo created the Future Society Initiatives (FSI) and has undertaken a variety of measures, including “the expansion of diversity and inclusiveness, the international visibility of UTokyo's potential, and the fostering of human resources capable of leading GX (green transformation)." Under the leadership of the current President, Prof. Fujii, the University has launched an initiative to establish a “College of Design” (tentative name) as part of its efforts to "create a model university for the 21st Century". Capitalizing on the extensive and diverse international experience of participating alumni, we expect to come up with deeper insight into the initiative as well as suggestions as to how alumni may help the university’s efforts, which will be conveyed to the office of the President Fujii.Format: Zoom invite will be sent to people who RSVPLanguage: English (panel discussion), English and Japanese (Q and A)RSVP: Please RSVP by August 6 using the online registration form (https://forms.gle/BeR98krRYjCvcUGd8) or email info [at] friendsofutokyo.org with 1) your name, 2) email address, 3) major and year of graduation at Tokyo, 4) current affiliation, 5) questions for the presenters.Organizer: Friends of UTokyo (www.friendsofutokyo.org)Co-sponsors: Satsuki-kai America, FUTI Alumni Association (to be confirmed) and othersNote: Photos taken during the session may be used in FUTI’s online and offline publications. Please inform the organizer prior to the lecture if you do not wish to be included in the photos.
Past Events
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Fri15Mar20196:00 pm - 8:00 pmUTokyo New York Office, 145 West 57th Street, 21st floor, NYC
Quest for Efficacious Cancer Chemotherapy based on the Next-Generation Taxanes and Their Tumor-Targeted Delivery
Abstract
Paclitaxel (Taxol®) and docetaxel are among the most widely used chemotherapeutic drugs against various types of cancer. However, these drugs cause undesirable side effects as well as drug resistance. Therefore, it is essential to develop next-generation taxane anticancer agents with better pharmacological properties and improved activity especially against drug-resistant and metastatic cancers. Our studies have led to the development of numerous highly potent novel second- and third-generation taxanes. The third-generation taxanes show virtually no difference in potency against drug-resistant and drug-sensitive cell lines. Some of the next-generation taxanes also exhibit excellent potency against cancer stem cells, which are the cause of cancer recurrence and metastasis.
This lecture concisely presents investigations into taxanes over 25 years based on a strong quest for the discovery and development of next-generation taxanes and their highly efficacious tumor-targeted drug delivery. The critical importance of multidisciplinary research in these endeavors, as well as emerging academia-industry collaborations in drug discovery will also be discussed.
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Date: Friday, March 15, 2019
Time: 5:45 PM ~ 8:00 PM (5:45 PM doors open, 6:15 PM - 8 PM lecture and Q&A)
Location: University of Tokyo New York Office, 145 West 57th St. 21st Fl., NYCLanguage: The lecture will be in English, the Q&A can be in Japanese
Fee: $20 (Beverage and appetizers)
Registration deadline: Monday, March 11, 2019
First come first serve. Seating is limited.Photo: Photos taken at the event may be used in Friends of UTokyo publications or on the FUTI website. Please notify us ahead of time if there is an issue with having your photo taken.
Sponsor: Satsukikai America
Co-sponsor: Friends of UTokyo, Inc.
About Iwao Ojima
Brief Curriculum Vitae
Name: Iwao Ojima
Title:University Distinguished Professor
Education: 1968 B. S. degree The University of Tokyo
1970 M. S. degree The University of Tokyo
1973 Ph.D. degree The University of Tokyo (Prof. Naoki Inamoto)
Appointments:
l973-l983 Senior Research Fellow and Group Leader, Sagami Institute of Chemical Research
1983 Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Stony Brook
1984 Professor, Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Stony Brook
1989 Professeur invité, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, Lyon, France
1991 Leading Professor, State University of New York at Stony Brook
1995 University Distinguished Professor, State University of New York
1996 Visiting Professor, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
1997 Visiting Professor, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA
1997 Professeur invité, Université de Paris XI, BIOCIS, Châtenay-Malabry, France
1997-2003 Chair, Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Stony Brook
2003-present, Director, Institute of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, Stony Brook.
2016-present, President, National Academy of Inventors Stony Brook University Chapter.
Awards:
The 25th National Young Investigator Award (日本化学会進歩賞), The Chemical Society of Japan, 1976.
Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award, American Chemical Society, 1994.
The 51st Chemical Society of Japan Award (日本化学会賞) for distinguished achievements, The Chemical Society of Japan, 1999.
Emanuel B. Hershberg Award for Important Discoveries in Medicinally Active Substances, American Chemical Society, 2001.
Outstanding Inventor Award, The Research Foundation of the State University of New York, 2002.
NYSTAR Faculty Development Award, New York State Office of Science, Technology & Academic Research, 2002.
ACS Award for Creative Work in Fluorine Chemistry, American Chemical Society, 2013.
Ernest Guenther Award in the Chemistry of Natural Products, American Chemical Society, 2019.
Selected Honors (Elected Fellows):
J. S. Guggenheim Memorial Foundation (1995)
American Association for the Advancement of Science (1997)
The New York Academy of Sciences (2000)
American Chemical Society (2010)
National Academy of Inventors (2014).
More details at:https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/chemistry/faculty/Ojima%20CV.pdf
