JCC E-Magazine July 2016

During the opening reception

Japan’s first overseas Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) office in Singapore was officially opened with a reception at JCC (Japan Creative Centre) as a SJ50 event on the evening of 27th June 2016. Mr Lim Chuan Poh, Chairman of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), graced the opening reception as the Guest-of-Honour, together with His Excellency Ambassador Kenji Shinoda and Executive Director of the AMED Mr Yasuo Otani.

The AMED is a funding agency with the mission to build up and maintain an environment for medical research and development in Japan, as well as to contribute to world health through their activities. During the opening ceremony, Dr Yoko Izumi, Managing Director for Research Management of the AMED, first spoke about the missions and projects of the AMED. In her presentation, she talked about Japan’s demographics and health issues, and what the AMED has done through medical research and development.

His Excellency Ambassador Kenji Shinoda giving his welcoming remarks at the opening reception

Before the opening reception (From left to right: Mr Yasuo Otani – Executive Director of the AMED, Mr Lim Chuan Poh – Chairman of A*STAR, His Excellency Kenji Shinoda – Ambassador of Japan to Singapore and Mr Hiroshi Nakamura – Director of the AMED Singapore Office

Following which, Mr Hiroshi Nakamura, New Director of the AMED Singapore Office, shared their plans and vision in Singapore. The activities of the Singapore Office comprises of 3 key points – Communication, Collaboration and Collection. He has also mentioned that the AMED has already been working closely with A*STAR based on the MOU between the AMED and A*STAR in March.

Located at Science Park 1, the AMED Singapore Office not only aims to tighten cooperation and research with Singapore, but also to connect and collaborate with medical research done around the world especially in the Asia and Oceania region. The AMED plans to establish two more overseas offices in Washington, D.C. and London, covering the America and Europe region.

Mr Hiroshi Nakamura – Director of the AMED Singapore Office leading a toast to congratulate the opening of the AMED Singapore Office

His Excellency Ambassador Kenji Shinoda and Mr Lim Chuan Poh – Chairman of A*STAR having a meeting before the opening reception		Mr Yasuo Otani – Executive Director of the AMED in Japan giving his welcoming remarks at the opening reception
Mr Lim Chuan Poh – Chairman of A*STAR giving his speech at the opening reception		Dr Yoko Izumi – Managing Director for Research Management at the AMED introducing and giving a view of the activities of AMED
Dr Yoko Izumi – Managing Director for Research Management at the AMED introducing and giving a view of the activities of AMED		Mr Hiroshi Nakamura – Director of the AMED Singapore Office sharing what the Singapore Office can offer, as well as their plans and vision in Singapore
One of the highlights – Mr Hiroshi Nakamura speaking the another two overseas offices that the AMED is planning to open, namely Washington D.C. and London		One of the highlights – Mr Hiroshi Nakamura explaining the main activities of the AMED Singapore Office, mainly communication, collaboration and collection
His Excellency Ambassador Kenji Shinoda and Mr Lim Chuan Poh – Chairman of A*STAR at the opening reception		Guests at the opening reception

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2016 marks the
50th Anniversary of Singapore-Japan Diplomatic Relations