21 1 月, 2023

TVS Motor Company’s Chairman Sir Ralf Speth conferred with University of Warwick’s Honorary Doctorate

Singapore, Jan 21, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Sir Ralf Speth, Chairman of TVS Motor Company, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in the field of Science (Doctor of Science, honoris causa) from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. The honorary degree was conferred by the University of Warwick Chancellor Baroness Catherine Ashton of Upholland. TVS Motor Company's Chairman Sir Ralf Speth conferred with University of Warwick's Honorary Doctorate.Sir Ralf is accompanied by the University of Warwick Chancellor Baroness Catherine Ashton of Upholland who conferred the degree.Sir Ralf is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and a Fellow of the Royal Society. An honorary professor at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), he has been closely associated with WMG ever since obtaining his engineering doctorate in 2008, under the pioneering leadership of former WMG Chairman, Lord Bhattacharyya. An outstanding engineer with a vast experience in the global automotive industry, Sir Ralf has held leadership roles with some of the renowned automotive and industrial giants such as Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, Ford, Tata Motors, and The Linde Group. He was appointed Honorary Knight Commander of the British Empire and an Additional Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.Commenting on the honour, Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motor Company, said, "My heartiest congratulations to Ralf for this well-deserved recognition. Over his distinguished career in automotive and industrials of more than four decades, he has built world class products and brands. He has been relentlessly working towards transforming the industry with his passion for technology and strive for excellence. This honour is a testament to his leadership, vision, and dedication to the industry, and we are privileged to have him lead TVS Motor Company in its transformational journey."Sudarshan Venu, MD, TVS Motor Company, said, "Sir Ralf's exemplary leadership skills, tremendous vision for the industry, and discerning approach towards technology make him unique. His energy and passion is inspiring. We are proud to have him amongst us. We wish him many more accolades recognising his immense contributions to the industry."Sir Ralf has a degree in engineering from the University of Applied Sciences Rosenheim, Germany, and a doctorate of engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration at the University of Warwick.About TVS Motor CompanyTVS Motor Company is a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, championing progress through Sustainable Mobility with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Hosur, Mysuru and Nalagarh in India and Karawang in Indonesia. Rooted in our 100-year legacy of Trust, Value, and Passion for Customers and Exactness, we take pride in making internationally aspirational products of the highest quality through innovative and sustainable processes. We are the only two-wheeler company to have received the prestigious Deming Prize. Our products lead in their respective categories in the J.D. Power IQS and APEAL surveys. We have been ranked No. 1 Company in the J.D. Power Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for consecutive four years. Our group company Norton Motorcycles, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the most emotive motorcycle brands in the world. Our subsidiaries in the personal e-mobility space, Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG) and EGO Movement have a leading position in the e-bike market in Switzerland. TVS Motor Company endeavours to deliver the most superior customer experience across 80 countries in which we operate.For more information, please visit www.tvsmotor.com. For more information, please contact:Priyanka Kumar Priyanka.kumar@tvsmotor.com Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

16 1 月, 2023

Fujitsu and Sapporo Medical University launch joint project to realize data portability in the healthcare field

TOKYO, Jan 16, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu and Sapporo Medical University today announced the launch of a joint project starting in April 2023 to realize data portability (1) for patients' healthcare data including electronic health records (EHRs) (2) and personal health records (PHRs) (3).Image 1: Overview of the initiativeImage 2: App screen image (in Japanese)As part of the joint project, Fujitsu will develop a mobile app that enables users to view healthcare data on their iPhones (4) and a cloud-based healthcare data platform to manage patients' health data. This project marks the first initiative in Japan to link electronic medical records with Apple's Health app under Apple's support.EHR data stored on the newly developed external healthcare data platform will be converted to a format in accordance with JP Core (FHIR JP Core Implementation Guide Version 1.1.1) (5), the latest Japanese guideline under the next generation standards framework HL7 FHIR for health information exchange.By empowering patients to access their medical data from anywhere at any time and play a more active role in managing their own health, the project aims to contribute to the provision of optimal medical care and services tailored to the health conditions of individual patients while simultaneously improving patient engagement (6).Sapporo Medical University Hospital, the affiliated hospital of Sapporo Medical University, aims to introduce the system in April 2023.BackgroundJapan currently faces increasing demographic pressures as it confronts the challenges posed by one of the oldest populations in the world. In addition to medical services, the usage of medical health data in patients' individual health management represents an important issue both for patients and their families. To enable patients as well as medical providers to more easily manage medical data, many countries world-wide are implementing national standards under the HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resource) framework designed to enable the rapid exchange of healthcare-related information, including medical records and other patient data. Many of these initiatives also increasingly promote the use of smartphone apps for health management.In Japan, however, the scope of use of EHRs and other schemes that allow patients to manage health data on mobiles devices remains limited. To this end, in recent years the Japanese government and relevant ministries started to examine measures (7) to implement a framework whereby patients can manage both EHRs issued by medical institutions and their own vital data by themselves.Fujitsu, which has been working to standardize EHRs and develop secure cloud technologies, and Sapporo Medical University, which has been working to improve the quality of advanced medical care in the Hokkaido area, launched a joint project using healthcare data at Sapporo Medical University Hospital to realize data portability in the healthcare field.About the joint project1. OverviewAs part of their collaboration, Fujitsu and Sapporo Medical University aim to develop a cloud-based healthcare data platform to manage patient data and a system that enables patients to view their personal health information such as EHRs from anywhere at any time on their smartphones.By storing patients' EHRs and vital data on the healthcare data platform and providing access to the data, Sapporo Medical University Hospital aims to improve the quality of medical services based on a detailed understanding of patients' health conditions. Fujitsu will develop a smartphone app to access JP Core-compliant cloud-based EHRs issued by Sapporo Medical University Hospital, as well as a cloud-based healthcare data platform to manage patient data. On the app, patients will be able to choose whether they want to store their data externally and to decide about the scope of usage of their personal and healthcare data. In accordance with patients' consent settings, Fujitsu will store information from patients' EHRs and vital data measured by their iPhones or Apple Watches (4) in a healthcare data base. Fujitsu will develop the new app using Apple's "HealthKit" (4) framework and will receive Apple's technical support within this initiative.Using the new system, patients will be able to check past medical information they received from hospitals, including test results and medication prescriptions on the app as part of their individual health management.2. Roles and responsibilitiesFujitsu- Construction of a scheme to convert medical data into HL7 FHIR format- Development and provision of smartphone app for patients to view EHRs- Establishment of a system for consent acquisition and management that enables patients to decide about the use of their healthcare data- Provision of healthcare data platform to manage EHRs, vital data, and other dataSapporo Medical University Hospital- Assistance in development of system to convert medical data into HL7 FHIR format- Support of system design during app development from medical field viewpoint- Improvement of the quality of healthcare through the use of healthcare data in clinical practice- Examination of a new regional healthcare model using a healthcare data platform- Supervision of system design and operation of the new system in the hospital- Promotion of the new app to patientsFuture PlansMoving forward, Fujitsu and Sapporo Medical University will examine additional ways to further utilize healthcare data and realize data portability, and plan to draw on data from multiple medical institutions to build a framework for advanced regional medical cooperation with medical institutions in Hokkaido in Japan.Sapporo Medical University Hospital will promote the development of an environment for the utilization of healthcare data in clinical practice. As a core hospital for regional medical care in Hokkaido, it will further expand data collaboration among hospitals in Hokkaido and promote the provision of advanced medical care tailored to each patient based on more detailed PHRs. Sapporo Medical University further plans to use individual patients' healthcare data in R&D of AI technology for diabetes treatment at its facilities and AI research previously conducted using EHRs. Sapporo Medical University anticipates that patients' healthcare data (collected with patients' consensus) can in future be used as useful information for selecting appropriate health treatments.Fujitsu aims to provide comprehensive, personalized healthcare by combining a wide range of healthcare data with the latest digital technologies. Fujitsu will continue to promote "Healthy Living," one of its key focus areas under its global business brand Fujitsu Uvance, to help create a world that enriches the life experience of everyone.(1) Data portability:A system that allows a person to manage and freely carry information that is individually managed by governments, companies, medical institutions, etc.(2) EHR:"Electric Health Record;" here, EHR refers to integrated data for the purpose of collaborating and utilizing medical information in the various medical institutions.(3) PHR:"Personal Health Records." Data on individual health, medical care and nursing care collected and stored in an integrated manner.(4) iPhone, Apple Watch, HealthKit are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. The iPhone trademark is used under the license of Aiphone Co., Ltd.(5) JP Core:Implementation Guide of the next-generation standard for health information exchange HL7 FHIR in Japan (FHIR JP Core Implementation Guide V 1.1.1). HL7 FHIR stands for HL7 (Health Level Seven) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resource and is a next-generation standard created by the HL7 organization. Health Level Seven, Inc. is an organization dedicated to developing and promoting standards for healthcare information. Standards for healthcare information are established to provide data interoperability in the medical field. HL7 FHIR JP Core refers to the Japanese implementation guide "FHIR JP Core Implementation Guide V 1.1.1," that defines minimum compatibility requirements for accessing patient data in Japan based on the HL7 FHIR standard, which is certified by HL7 Japan (Japanese branch of the HL7 organisation) and created by the NeXEHRS Research Group "FHIR Japanese implementation research working group in Japan Association of Medical Informatics (JAMI)".(6) Patient engagement:Active engagement of patients and their families in gathering information and decision making about their health symptoms, diseases, and treatment methods.(7) Measures examined by the Japanese government and ministries: The "Basic Policies for Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2022 (Basic Policies 2022)," which was approved by the Cabinet in June 2022, also indicated a policy of emphasizing the promotion of PHR and the utilization of medical information as a national strategy. www.mhlw.go.jp/content/12401000/000977520.pdf (in Japanese)About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$32 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.About Sapporo Medical UniversitySapporo Medical University aims to contribute to the improvement of the welfare of communities in Hokkaido as well as to the cultural development of Humanity by teaching the theory and practical application of medicine and health sciences, conducting in-depth research and fostering students' intellect, morality and practical abilities. Sapporo Medical University Hospital has facilities in 29 clinical divisions and 938 inpatient beds. It provides advanced, state-of-the-art medical care, such as emergency medical care, cancer treatment and regenerative medicine, and also plays a significant role as a medical institution that assists the development of local medical services and accepts patients from remote areas in Hokkaido in cases of disasters. Find out more: https://web.sapmed.ac.jp/e/index.html Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

21 12 月, 2022

Fujitsu and Tokai University develop ultrasound AI tech to test quality of frozen tuna

TOKYO, Dec 21, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tokai University and Fujitsu today revealed the successful development of a new technology to inspect the freshness of frozen tuna in Japan. Joint research focused on the development of novel ultrasound AI technology (1), resulting in the world's first technique to measure the meat quality of frozen tuna without the need to cut or damage the product. The new technology thus offers a new method to inspect the quality of frozen tuna without lowering its value, and may one day contribute to greater trust and safety in the global distribution of frozen tuna and other food products.The joint research will be presented by both parties at the Technical Committee Conference of the Society for Ultrasound Research (hosted by the IEICE) to be held in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, from December 22 to December 23, 2022.About the joint research1. Background and challengesDemand for tuna both in Japan and globally has increased significantly, with 15 countries fishing and producing more than 50,000 tons of tuna in 2020 (2). The recent global Japanese food boom has raised demand for high-quality tuna that is mostly used for sashimi (raw fish).Most wild-caught, natural tuna is rapidly frozen on board commercial fishing boats, and subsequently delivered via distributers to restaurants and supermarkets to consumers. However, the quality of the tuna largely depends on the conditions at the time of fishing and the way it is handled throughout the distribution process.Conventional methods for inspection of the freshness and meat quality of frozen tuna usually require inspectors to cut off the tail of the fish to visually examine a cross section of the tuna tail. Cutting the tail of the tuna often damages and ultimately lowers the value of the fish, and the process relies heavily on a limited number of experts trained to accurately conduct quality inspection.Ultrasound waves are applied in quality testing in a variety of fields as a non-destructive testing method. However, the use for frozen products such as tuna proved to be difficult due to the high attenuation of acoustic waves.To address these issues, Tokai University under the lead of Professor Keiichi Goto, Department of Fisheries, School of Marine Science and Technology and Fujitsu conducted joint research examining frozen tuna with low-frequency ultrasound waves with low attenuation to inspect the freshness of the fish. By analyzing the waveforms using machine learning (3), the two parties successfully developed the world's first method to determine the freshness of frozen tuna without the need to cut the product.2. Period of the joint research:April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 (scheduled to continue after FY 2023)3. Outline of the research:In order to find the optimum ultrasound frequency to examine frozen tuna, Tokai University and Fujitsu conducted trials at several wave frequencies. Tests showed that ultrasound waves with a relatively low frequency of about 500 kHz delivered optimum results.To determine possible indicators of insufficient freshness (4), the two parties compared ultrasound waveforms from tuna specimens with good and insufficient freshness quality to examine whether waveforms differed depending on the freshness of the specimens. As a result, Tokai University and Fujitsu discovered that reflection intensity in the middle bone area of tuna specimen with insufficient freshness was especially intense. Based on these findings, the two parties created a machine learning model based on reflected waves from the middle bone of the tuna specimens (5) that is able to correctly inspect the freshness of frozen tuna with an accuracy of 70% to 80% (6). In addition to waveforms that can be easily differentiated by the human eye (image 2), the newly developed AI technology is also able to identify distinctions in waveforms that are difficult to visually perceive (image 3).4. Possible use scenarios of the new technology:- Wholesalers for marine products can easily inspect the freshness of a whole fish with a handheld device when buying tuna from fishermen- Applied to inspections at facilities including fishing ports using belt conveyors, the technology could be used for automated batch inspections of the freshness of frozen tuna5. Future plans:Moving forward, Tokai University and Fujitsu will conduct trials with additional tuna specimen to increase the accuracy of the newly developed technology and further enhance it to be able to detect other quality defects of frozen tuna including blood clots and tumors.The two partners further plan to conduct field trials at processing plants for marine products and conduct research to apply the technology to a wide range of areas, including the livestock industry, which handles frozen products, the biological field and the medical field.(1) Ultrasound AI technology :A group of AI technologies specialized in processing data acquired by ultrasonography. Ultrasound waves reflected by bones are shown as shadows in data. By reducing or utilizing such characteristics of ultrasound data, Fujitsu is developing AI technology that is robust against issues such as noise peculiar to ultrasound.(2) 15 countries fishing and producing more than 50,000 tons of tuna in 2020 :Quoted from "World Tuna Catch and Production Ranking and Transition by Country" (in Japanese)(3) Machine learning :A branch of AI. A technique in which an algorithm automatically learns features necessary for object classification from training data. Technology that demonstrates high performance even for complex and fine patterns that are difficult for developers to create.(4) Insufficient freshness :A condition in which postmortem rigidity is progressing. In the case of frozen tuna, postmortem rigidity develops between the time it is caught and the time it is frozen, and tunas in the postmortem rigidity state have a lower product value than those frozen immediately after being caught.(5) Tokai University and Fujitsu cut out reflected waves from the middle bone part and performed machine learning from 222 ultrasound waveforms obtained from 10 tuna slices with good and insufficient quality. In addition to those samples, Tokai University and Fujitsu calculated a freshness score using 126 ultrasound waveforms obtained from a total of 6 tuna slices with good and insufficient quality and verified whether the waveforms from slices with good quality could be distinguished from those with insufficient quality. As a result, Tokai University and Fujitsu discovered a significant difference in the freshness score for specimens with good and insufficient quality.(6) Tokai University and Fujitsu evaluated the accuracy of the machine learning model using an AUC-ROC (Area Under the Curve of the Receiver Operating Characteristic) Curve. A ROC curve shows the true positive rate on the vertical axis and the false positive rate on the horizontal axis, whereas the area under the curve is obtained between 0.0 and 1.0, and 1.0 is a perfect score value. In general, a certain level of performance can be achieved when the value is higher than 0.7. As a result of evaluating the new technology using AUC-ROC, Tokai University and Fujitsu obtained a value of 0.791, meaning an accuracy of about 70% to 80%.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$32 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

15 12 月, 2022

Eisai and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Enter Into Comprehensive Research Collaboration Agreement Aiming to Create New Therapies for Neurodegenerative Diseases

TOKYO, Dec 15, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that Eisai and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have entered into a comprehensive research collaboration agreement aiming to create potential novel treatments for neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD).Washington University is world leading in research on prevention, diagnosis, biomarkers and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The two organizations have been collaborating in AD research. The Phase II/III Tau NexGen Study conducted by the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU), led by the University's School of Medicine, is exploring the safety, tolerability, biomarkers and cognitive efficacy of Eisai's anti-MTBR (microtubule binding region) tau antibody E2814 for the treatment of dominantly inherited Alzheimer's disease (DIAD). In this study, the anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody lecanemab (generic name, development code: BAN2401) was selected as the background anti-amyloid agent.The collaboration strategically combines Washington University scientists" expertise in the fundamental and clinical research in neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia, with Eisai's extensive experience in drug discovery and development. Using human biology, the aim is to create multiple novel therapeutic candidates as well as discover and identify biomarkers within the next five years. Eisai will have the option rights to develop and commercialize any compounds and biomarkers that meet certain criteria in terms of research and development milestones. In the case that Eisai chooses to exercise the options, Eisai will pay Washington University milestone payments and royalties on future sales of each licensed compounds.Dr. Teiji Kimura, Ph.D., Academia and Industry Alliance Officer, Deep Human Biology Learning (DHBL) Office of Eisai, commented, "Patients living with neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, struggle with critical unmet medical needs, which is the reason neurology is a key therapeutic area for Eisai. By collaborating with world-leading research institutions such as Washington University in St. Louis, Eisai is working to fulfill our human health care mission and provide potential new and targeted disease-modifying therapies with the ultimate goal of achieving a world free of neurodegenerative disease."About Washington University School of MedicineWashU Medicine is a global leader in academic medicine, including biomedical research, patient care and educational programs with 2,700 faculty. Its National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding portfolio is the fourth largest among U.S. medical schools, has grown 54% in the last five years, and, together with institutional investment, WashU Medicine commits well over $1 billion annually to basic and clinical research innovation and training. Its faculty practice is consistently within the top five in the country, with more than 1,790 faculty physicians practicing at over 60 locations and who are also the medical staffs of Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's hospitals of BJC HealthCare. WashU Medicine has a storied history in MD/PhD training, recently dedicated $100 million to scholarships and curriculum renewal for its medical students, and is home to top-notch training programs in every medical subspecialty as well as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and audiology and communications sciences.Media Inquiries:Public Relations Department, Eisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120Eisai Inc (U.S.)Libby Holman　201-753-1945Libby_Holman@eisai.com Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

17 11 月, 2022

SMEStreet and World University of Leadership & Management Join Hands for Bringing Academia and Industry Closer

New Delhi/Dubai, Nov 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - In order to elevate the relationship between academia and industry, SMEStreet Foundation and the World University of Leadership & Management, France have collaborated. This collaboration is expected to highlight Indian entrepreneurial and social leaders so that their professional experience can become a benchmark at a global level. India's success story is becoming stronger and stronger at the global level. The importance of Indian-origin entrepreneurs and professionals have become visible at almost every level. On such backdrop, MSMEs and Startups from India are also becoming well-acknowledged globally. "With this collaboration, we aim to provide a credible global platform for India's entrepreneurial and professional leadership." We will work closely with the World University of Leadership & Management (WULM) for providing success stories which possess the potential of motivating their peers in their respective professional fields. Whether business leaders, entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs or professionals, India is producing great potential that can make it's impact at a global level. "We at SMEStreet are excited with this collaboration to provide and facilitate such level of knowledge sharing," says Dr Faiz Askari, Secretary General, SMEStreet Foundation. "We are very excited and happy to collaborate with SMEStreet, as this gives us access to the potential network of Indian philanthropists and professionals who can become a success story at a global level," says Dr. Randi W Ward, Chancellor of World University of Leadership & Management (WULM), France.Dr. Diwakar Aryal, CEO of, WULM commented, "This collaboration is considered to bring very important synergy for academia and industry. With SMEStreet's networking and expertise and WULM's academic expertise, we wish to create an efficient pathway of recognition for professionals. This will create success stories influential and approachable for those who wish to leverage the expertise."This collaboration will generate global-level dialogues and forums which will highlight Indian leadership at a global level. About SMEStreet - https://SMEStreet.inSMEStreet.in is an efficient and dynamic ecosystem for MSMEs and Startups. The SMEStreet Platform is a window of opportunity for every entrepreneur to enhance the profitability of business, personalized networking with subject matter experts and insightful market research data. Success Stories and high quality business networking is facilitated by SMEStreet to empower pro-business environment at a global level. The portal has over 1 Million unique visitors every month and over 3.5 Million Pageviews are registered here.About SMEStreet Foundation SMEStreet Foundation is created to serve the potential rich entrepreneurs, aentrepreneurs,preneurs and Professionals from Indian MSME and startup domain. Registered as a Section 8 company. The SMEStreet Foundation is aimed to bring value of knowledge and become a proactive platform of enhancing business productivity and peer to peer learning. About WULM (wulm.org)World University of Leadership and Management is headquartered in France and working with the visions and missions of the openness philosophy, believing that open universities are rooted in the idea that education is a basic human right, that teaching and learning need to be democratized, that equity in education needs to be facilitated and social justice. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

18 10 月, 2022

AcuraBio Appoints Talented Senior Executives to Drive Global Growth Program

BRISBANE, AUS, Oct 18, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - AcuraBio (formerly Luina Bio), a leading Australian biopharmaceutical CDMO, recently acquired by biotech investor Dr. Glenn Haifer and Ampersand Capital Partners, announced today new senior executive hires to support global growth plans. International biopharma executive Guillaume Herry has been appointed as CEO, while HR executive Joanne Reichardt has been appointed Head of People & Culture. AcuraBio CEO Guillaume HerryAcuraBio brings two decades of experience in innovative therapeutics for customers in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and animal health industries. The CDMO provides recombinant proteins, vaccines, and complex live biotherapeutic products to customers on the leading edge in emerging therapeutics.Dr. Haifer stated "These senior executive appointments are key to shaping the company as we move forward with our growth plans. AcuraBio will immediately benefit from Guillaume Herry's experience with companies in the US, Europe and Australia designing and implementing growth strategies. He brings over 15 years of international operational and strategic consulting experience across the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries."Mr. Herry said: "I'm excited to be part of this new phase of growth and to be working with Glenn and the Ampersand team. I look forward to leveraging the business' deep technical experience to grow the company and expand the service offering."Mr. Herry holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management at University of New South Wales Business School (Australia), a Master's Degree in Engineering for Health and Drugs (Biotechnology, Health and Management) from the University Joseph Fourier in Grenoble (France) and a Master's Degree in Entrepreneurship in Life Sciences & Technologies from the University Paris-Sud X (France).Regarding the appointment of Joanne Reichardt as Head of People & Culture, Dr. Haifer added "Ms. Reichardt's appointment reflects a significant step in supporting our growth mission as we aim to create a robust culture. Ms. Reichardt brings over 20 years of HR experience and proven leadership expertise in successfully delivering critical people and culture strategies to support changing and growing businesses."Ms. Reichardt holds a Bachelor of Business (Strategic HR & Marketing) from the University of Southern Queensland and is a CAHRI member of the Australian Human Resources Institute.Ms. Reichardt she was excited to be joining AcuraBio. "I look forward to working closely with the team to advance people processes and systems, with a focus on attracting and retaining the industry's top talent to strengthen AcuraBio's position as the most experienced biopharmaceutical CDMO. My goal is to enhance our people & culture offering, with a view to becoming industry Employer of Choice."About AcuraBioAcuraBio Pty Ltd is one of Australia's most experienced biopharmaceutical CDMOs, offering trusted, client-focused services to both domestic and international clients for the past 20 years. AcuraBio offers significant quality, cost, and IP assurances for biopharma companies around the world. World-class researchers and proven facilities, a streamlined regulatory framework, generous tax incentives, and government funding make Australia a prime location for biotech research. AcuraBio has the following operating licenses: TGA (Australian FDA equivalent) license for the manufacture of human therapeutic APIs from biological and synthetic sources, APVMA (veterinary equivalent of the TGA) license for manufacture of sterile immunobiological products, OGTR license to produce products from genetically modified organisms, and a DAF facility license for import and use of biologic materials. Additional information about AcuraBio is available at www.acurabio.com.About Ampersand Capital PartnersFounded in 1988, Ampersand is a middle market private equity firm with more than $3 billion of assets under management dedicated to growth-oriented investments in the healthcare sector. With offices in Boston and Amsterdam, Ampersand leverages its unique blend of private equity and operating experience in seeking to build value and drive strong long-term performance alongside its portfolio company management teams. Ampersand has helped build numerous market-leading companies across each of the firm's core healthcare sectors. Additional information about Ampersand is available at www.ampersandcapital.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

7 10 月, 20227 10 月, 2022

Hydrogen Aviation Valley Kosice Initiative Kicks off

KOSICE, SLOVAKIA, October 05, 2022 - (SEAPRWire) - During the European hydrogen week, the Technical University in Kosice welcomed an initial working meeting aimed at presenting the vision of a regional hub of European importance Hydrogen Aviation Valley Kosice. The organizers of the event and the main partners of the initiative led by the Faculty of Aeronautics of the Technical University in Kosice and the Kosice self-governing region welcomed representatives of the scientific and research community, industry and regional government from more than six European countries to the University Science Park TECHNICOM. The main section was the presentation of the directors of Clean Aviation and Clean Hydrogen joint undertakings, who, in addition to describing the mission of the joint ventures, contributed recommendations for cooperation at the EU and regional level. Hydrogen Aviation Valley Kosice began its journey with a Memorandum of Cooperation, which was signed by the president of the Kosice self-governing region, Rastislav Trnka, and the dean of the Faculty of Aeronautics of the Technical University in Kosice. Among the common areas of further cooperation beyond research and implementation of emission-free technologies in air transportation, there was an agreement to support and seek ways to develop urban air mobility, integration of unmanned aerial systems and virtual reality in transport. In the words of President Trnka: "The climate crisis is raising alarm bells around the world. Here in the Kosice region, up to one-third of the total amount of CO2 in Slovakia is produced. We are aware of this, which is why we were the first region in Slovakia to develop our own hydrogen strategy. We are working on launching of the operation of suburban buses that run on hydrogen within four years. We have also been supporting the development of the Kosice Airport for a long time, as it is in the interests of the inhabitants of eastern Slovakia and beyond. Therefore, reducing the aviation industry's carbon footprint is not a local problem but a global one. That is why we are embarking on inter-regional and international cooperation." Together with an important partner at the regional self-government level, it is necessary to connect with professional capacities. "The Faculty of Aviation builds on a more than 60-year tradition of education and science in the field of aviation and space technology. Our goal is to participate in the European vision of Clean Aviation and offer expertise in, for example, the development of hybrid propulsion systems and control algorithms for turbine engines. At the same time, we want to continue in the field of digitization based on the research center of Air Traffic Management systems to expand research in the field of Unmanned Traffic Management and their mutual integration," said the dean of the Faculty of Aeronautics. Furthermore, the conference has been supported by the Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information (Centrum vedecko-technickych informacii SR, CVTI). "The Aviation Hydrogen Valley is a successful example of popularization of world class science and technology in Central Europe. Many of the scientific and technological contributions presented here have been invented and developed in Slovakia." Said Daniela Stiel Podmajerska, Director of the Economics and Operations at Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information (SCSTI). After the successful launch in Kosice, the partners of the initiative will focus on creating a professional working group and inviting other partners from the scientific and research as well as industrial sectors, the aim of which will be the preparation of a strategy leading to the creation of a unique regional hub. About Faculty of Aeronautics of the Technical University of Kosice (LF TUKE) The Faculty of Aeronautics of the Technical University of Kosice (LF TUKE) was established on 1 February 2005 as the ninth faculty of the Technical University of Kosice. Its establishment ensured the continuation of the world-famous tradition of aviation education in Kosice. Since 2016, in addition to the preparation of aviation specialists for civil aviation, it also provides university education for the needs of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic. The faculty has been providing practical training of professional pilots and flight technicians in cooperation with the Slovak Training Academy at the Kosice Airport since 2017. Apart from the field of aeronautics, Faculty has strong field in cubesat development area as project leader of GRBAlpha cubesat testbed. About Kosice Self-governing Region The Kosice Self-governing Region (Slovak: Kosicky samospravny kraj, KSK) or the Kosice Higher Territorial Unit (Slovak: Kosicky vyssi uzemny celok, KVUC) is one of Slovakia's eight "self-governing regions" whose territory is identical with that of the administrative Kosice Region. The Kosice Region has great potential for development of various industries. It offers opportunities to invest into traditional industry sectors such as metallurgy, machine and electric engineering alongside fast developing and dynamic ICT sector, creative industry, and biomedicine. There are high quality universities, secondary and vocational schools and professional training centres that offer educational programs tailored to suit the needs of investors. About Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information (SCSTI, CVTI) The SCSTI is the national information centre for science, technology, innovation and education and specialized scientific library of the Slovak Republic. It coordinates activities and ensures the operation of interdisciplinary R&D centers and national infrastructures for research, development, innovation and education. Is the host institution of the National Contact Points for HORIZON 2020 and ensures operation of the Slovak Liaison Office for R&D in Brussels. Media Contact M.Eng. Ing. Marek Kosuda, PhD Vice-dean for development National U-space implementation working group member SRG Clean Aviation JU member marek.kosuda@tuke.sk SOURCE: LF TUKE The article is provided by a third-party content provider. 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26 9 月, 2022

Fujitsu, Tohoku University embark on strategic alliance to realize ‘Well-being Society’

TOKYO, Sep 26, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Tohoku University today announced the start of a strategic alliance to accelerate the shift towards preventive healthcare and the realization of a 'Well-being Society' in which no one will be left behind.Within their joint project, the two parties will cooperate on the development of new technologies including digital twins(1) in healthcare to visualize simulations of the prevention and treatment of diseases and an AI technology to predict the onset and severity of diseases based on healthcare data such as EMRs(2) and PHRs(3).Researchers at Tohoku University Hospital will cooperate with business experts and combine its outstanding knowledge of advanced medical care, research results from its Academic Science Unit (ASU)(4) and its Open Bed Lab (OBL)(5) with Fujitsu's cutting-edge technologies, R&D capabilities and healthcare infrastructure environment and business know-how including Japan's top share electronic medical record system provided by Fujitsu Japan(6).Tohoku University and Fujitsu aim to promote initiatives that allow individuals to work towards their own personal health image and to contribute to the realization of a framework where a variety of medical services are provided in an organized way throughout the whole community in order to contribute to the early detection and prevention of frailty spirals(7), a syndrome in which health conditions deteriorate due to a negative cycle caused by a variety of causes such as a lack of physical exercise and malnutrition.This initiative will be demonstrated at the Fujitsu ActivateNow 2022 special session which will be held online by Fujitsu on Tuesday, October 4 (15:35 to 16:35 JST, held in Japanese).Outline of the joint research1. Development of digital twin technology to optimize decisions and processesAs part of their joint research, Tohoku University and Fujitsu will develop digital twin technology to be applied in the following areas:(a) Digital twins to support optimal provision of health services to patients- creation of digital twins (virtual images) of patients based on patient medical data and information obtained from diverse test instruments and wearable devices.- various real-time data will be collected and added to the digital twin on a daily basis to support doctors in accurately and quickly capturing patients' symptoms, make decisions about the best treatment, drug regimens, and surgical procedures for each patient.(b) Digital twins to support hospital management- integration of hospital staff personnel information, work information, financial information, and the operating status of medical devices (in addition to medical data accumulated in the electronic medical record system) to enable a real-time monitoring of the operating status of hospital beds and future simulations, support the optimization of daily operations and resources of the hospital and improve the utilization of operation rooms and other medical facilities.(c) Digital twins to support health promotion and disease prevention of local residents- development of digital twin technology to predict and visualize future health conditions based on medical history, health examination results and daily life habits and provide information to local residents to enable everybody to live a healthy lifestyle in a world of extended life spans.- utilization of digital twins in cooperation with local governments and health insurance organizations to encourage local residents to change their behavior towards health promotion and disease prevention and support of the development of systems that contribute to the reduction of national medical expenses.2. Development of AI model to detect possible diseasesTohoku University and Fujitsu will develop an AI model able to detect even small anomalies that can be indicators for diseases from medical data in order to realize efficient diagnosis support in the medical field. The two parties will apply this AI model to health care data including individual patients' daily diet and exercise data to inform patients about changes in their health conditions and encourage early health examinations at medical institutions. In developing this AI model, Tohoku University and Fujitsu will leverage medical data accumulated by the Tohoku University Hospital since the start of the predecessor of the electronic medical record system in 1990, advice provided by the hospital's advanced specialists and business liaison personnel utilizing design thinking to identify needs and create new businesses, as well as Fujitsu's AI technology.3. Development of infrastructure and data analytics method for practical data utilizationIn addition to the development of a new data base for analyzing large amounts of medical data and health examination information that exist in various data formats as well as personal daily lifelogs, the two parties will further develop a new data analysis method for solving social issues by structuring accumulated data into a data format that can be analyzed. By making the established data base available to various healthcare-related companies such as pharmaceutical and insurance companies, Tohoku University and Fujitsu further aim to develop a data circulation type ecosystem that contributes to the creation of new medical services and products and can be used to pass on knowledge gained from these processes to hospitals and individuals.Proactive human resource exchanges and mutual use of R&D facilities to develop new medical servicesTo realize application of the newly developed technologies in real world scenarios, the two parties will promote personnel transfer between Tohoku University and Fujitsu, mutual use of research and development facilities as well as field studies by interns from Tohoku University. Tohoku University and Fujitsu will further promote active usage of Tohoku University Hospital's ASU to contribute to the development of new medical services based on design thinking. In this way, Fujitsu and Tohoku University aim to create human-centered experiences (experience design) based on diversified individual values that differ from conventional manufacturing approaches that focus on technological improvement and increased performance. The two parties will further nurture next-generation data scientists, AI engineers, and other next-generation human resources with medical knowledge and digital technology skills to realize new innovations in the healthcare field.Future PlansIn order to realize its "Tohoku University Vision 2030(8)" in an ever changing world, Tohoku University will realize a virtuous cycle of "education," "research," and "co-creation with society" at a higher level by innovating university management, such as improving productivity through innovation and reforms to create diverse work styles, based on its traditional principles and outstanding education and research. As a university that works together with society, Tohoku University will create new social value and lead reforms that open the way for the future.Fujitsu will work with universities and other educational and research institutions as well as medical institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device manufacturers to build a digital health ecosystem in which a wide range of data can be effectively linked and used with the latest digital technology to enable the provision of personalized healthcare throughout the entire life cycle. This project will play a role in its vision for Healthy Living, a Key Focus Area under the Fujitsu Uvance portfolio of global solutions to realize a sustainable future. Fujitsu will utilize the results of this joint research in the development of new solution services and platforms that help to realize a "Well-being Society," with the aim of providing new value to customers from a wide range of areas, including medical institutions, local governments, insurance business, and pharmaceutical companies.(1) Digital Twin: A group of technologies that digitally reproduce real world information in real time.(2) EMR: Electric Medical Record(3) PHR: Abbreviation of Personal Health Record. A system in which individuals accumulate and manage their own medical information and other health-related information. Refers to disclosure that can be controlled by an individual.(4) ASU: Abbreviation of Academic Science Unit. Researchers from companies promoted by Tohoku University Hospital enter the medical field and conduct on-site observations. A program that explores needs, applies design thinking, and finds development targets. www.asu.crieto.hosp.tohoku.ac.jp/ (in Japanese)(5) OBL: OPEN BED Lab. Research and development initiative established and operated by Tohoku University Hospital. The initiative aims to provide companies with a demonstration environment and other resources to incorporate the viewpoint of medical practice into joint research and development projects with private enterprises. www.shp.hosp.tohoku.ac.jp/OBL/ (in Japanese)(6) Fujitsu Japan Co., Ltd.: Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; COO and Representative Director of the Board: Takayuki Sunada.(7) Frailty spiral: Frailty refers to a state of weakness between "healthy" and "in need of nursing care," in which, although not a disease, muscle strength and mental and physical vitality decrease with age, making it more likely to require nursing care. The "frailty-spiral" is a series of three frailties: "physical frailty," such as reduced mobility due to muscle weakness; "mental and psychological frailty," such as depression and mild dementia; and "social frailty," such as living alone or in financial poverty.(8) Tohoku University Vision 2030: Challenging vision of Tohoku University looking ahead to the year 2030. The key is to realize a virtuous cycle of "education," "research," and "co-creation with society" at a higher level by innovating university management based on the three traditional principles of Tohoku University. www.tohoku.ac.jp/japanese/profile/vision/01/vision002030/ (in Japanese) Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

25 8 月, 2022

Fujitsu and Tsuda University launch joint research on social design to realize sustainable, flexible community health care amidst aging society

TOKYO, Aug 25, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Tsuda University today announced the launch of a social design joint research project to realize sustainable and flexible community health care services in Japan. The project aims to realize a framework to provide patients with high-quality medical and health services even with limited social resources by leveraging converging technologies: advanced technologies that combine computer sciences including AI with the humanities and social sciences such as empirical economics. The project is scheduled to commence on August 25, 2022.Image of the joint researchWithin this project, Fujitsu and Tsuda University will digitize so-called "care pathways," the flow of medical and health services that patients receive, including disease prevention, treatment, and prognosis. Leveraging Fujitsu's AI technology to predict patients' conditions on the care pathway from medical and health data (1) and Tsuda University's findings from empirical economics (2), the two parties will analyze patients' care pathways and identify bottlenecks in existing regional healthcare systems to ultimately offer patients more efficient and high-quality health services. With the cooperation of medical institutions and local governments in Japan, the two parties aim to establish a methodology to propose improvements to patients, local governments and service providers, and to build consensus for the practical implementation of these proposals in society.By the end of FY 2024, Fujitsu aims to connect people with medical institutions, companies, and governments, and apply the sustainable and highly flexible care pathway design technology developed in this joint research to help realize a more consumer-centric industry and society. Fujitsu will further conduct field trials with the goal of applying the newly developed service to a wide range of global medical and health service providers in Japan and beyond. Fujitsu will continue to promote "Healthy Living," one of its key focus areas under its global business brand Fujitsu Uvance, to create a world that enriches the life experience of everyone.An aging society: growing need for transparent, patient-centered innovationThe rapid aging of society represents an ongoing, urgent social issue in many parts of the industrialized world. In Japan, the ratio of the population aged 65 and over has reached 28.6% in recent years (3). As the aging of society continues to increase in many countries, building a sustainable service provision system that can maintain the quality of medical care and nursing care by efficiently using limited resources is developing into a major societal issue confronting the world.However, medical and health services, including those relating to disease prevention, treatment, and prognosis, are currently provided as separate services, and comprehensive coordination of these services based on a patient's condition and situation is not yet possible. Due to this lack of coordination, patients, for example, that are transferred between different hospitals, tend to feel insecure as they cannot overview their further treatment. Yet, attempts to improve the quality of medical and health services prove to be problematic, as they require a large amount of social resources and improvements often even lead to a lower efficiency in the provision of services.Within this project, the two parties will combine Fujitsu's digital technologies including an AI-based technology to predict patient conditions and a matching technology to derive fair assignments with Tsuda University's research findings from empirical economics perspectives, such as health innovation through hospital downsizing (reduction of hospital beds) and urban space realignment (4).About the joint research1. Period:August 25, 2022 - March 31, 2023 (scheduled to continue after April 1, 2023)2. Research Overview:Fujitsu and Tsuda University will conduct region-wide analysis of patients' "care pathways" (the flow of medical and health services) based on delivery systems and procedures planned by medical institutions and local governments, in combination with patients' actual medical and health data (receipt information etc.) to identify bottlenecks in current healthcare systems such as regional disparities in delivery systems and prolonged hospitalization. To identify bottlenecks, Tsuda University will analyze the problem areas by combining its accumulated knowledge in empirical economics with Fujitsu's AI technology to predict patients' conditions on the care pathway from medical and health data. To reduce the identified bottlenecks, Fujitsu and Tsuda University aim to improve both the quality of services to patients and the efficiency of service provision throughout the region. To this end, the two parties will develop a care pathway design technology to improve plans for systems and procedures for providing medical and health services that can resolve issues from the perspective of patients, local governments, and service providers in the region.To realize practical application of improvement plans for medical and health service provision systems and procedures, Fujitsu and Tsuda University will cooperate with medical institutions and local governments to establish a methodology for consensus building through solution proposals based on empirical economics.3. Roles and responsibilities:Fujitsu- Centralized visualization of patients' individual care pathways across the region and identification of bottlenecks- Development of technology to design improvement plans for care pathways based on medical and health dataTsuda University- Visualization of diseases and medical indicators such as physical functions and cost-effectiveness based on medical and health data- Proposal of policies related to regional healthcare delivery systems and setting up of forums for discussion toward consensus building- Analysis of methodologies for a balanced downsizing of healthcare facilities (reduction of hospital beds) and improvement of therapeutic efficacyFuture PlansAs part of this joint research, Fujitsu and Tsuda University will conduct verification tests using medical and health data in cooperation with Yamagata University (5) and other organizations, including hospitalization records and outpatient medical records in Japan's Yamagata Prefecture, which is promoting the establishment of a community-based healthcare system. Fujitsu and Tsuda University will apply the results of their joint research to communal heath institutes in the Yamagata Prefecture and other regions to verify the effectiveness of their newly developed system.(1) Medical and health data: Data from the DPC system ("Diagnosis Procedure Combination data", information collected and managed by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph 5 (iii) of the "Calculation method for the amount of expenses required for medical treatment in wards of hospitals designated by the Japanese Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare") and the KDB system ("Kokuho Database" - "The National Health Insurance Database of Japan") is used to create statistical information from benefit information (medical checkups, medical care, and nursing care) managed by the Japan Health Insurance Association through various operations, as well as data on patient health entrusted by insurers. Both data types are encrypted so that patients cannot be identified.(2) Empirical economics: An approach to economic methodology that considers empirical analysis based on economic theory.(3) The ratio of the population aged 65 and over has reached 28.6% in recent years: Statistics Bureau of Japan, News Bulletin December 28, 2021(4) Health innovation through hospital downsizing (reduction of hospital beds) and urban space realignment: By reducing hospital beds, the number of personnel will be increased to provide more intensive services to each patient. The goal is to improve health by providing comprehensive services to patients in the non-occupied space of the hospital (Research representative: Yukiko Ito, Professor, Department of Policy Studies, Tsuda University). https://www.jst.go.jp/ristex/stipolicy/project/project30.html (in Japanese)(5) Yamagata University:Main campus: Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture; President: Hidetoshi Tamate.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$32 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.About Tsuda UniversityTsuda University is a private institution of higher education for women, with a history of more than 120 years since its founding. It has two colleges and the Graduate School, which are now located on two campuses in Tokyo. Since its foundation, Tsuda University has cultivated women who demonstrate leadership with their practical expertise and analytical insights grounded in solid and wide-ranging knowledge. Tsuda University has also earned an excellent reputation for producing distinguished alumnae who have contributed to society locally as well as internationally in various fields. Find out more: https://www.tsuda.ac.jp/en/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

8 8 月, 2022

Establishment of Maritime and Ocean Digital Engineering Cooperation Program at the University of Tokyo

TOKYO, Aug 8, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NYK Group company MTI Co., Ltd., Japan Marine United Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Furuno Electric Co., Ltd., Japan Radio Co., Ltd., BEMAC Corporation, ClassNK, and NAPA Ltd., have come together to establish the "Maritime and Ocean Digital Engineering" (MODE) cooperation program at the University of Tokyo from October 1. The program aims to promote and enhance digital engineering technology and skills for the maritime sector by building a cooperative simulation platform.Program background and targetJapan's maritime industry is facing challenges, such as developing and implementing new technologies in the context of global decarbonization, maintaining shipping services by integrating autonomous ships to assist seafarers and improve safety, and ensuring high productivity among increasing complexity in ship design and manufacturing process.MODE aims to address these challenges by using model-based development (MBD)(1) and model-based systems engineering (MBSE),(2) which are increasingly being introduced in the automobile industry.MBD and MBSE approach problems by examining the functions of products and components as computer models, and then checking their behaviors through simulations. MBD and MBSE enable not only optimization of complex system designs, but also the creation of a collaborative development process ("Maritime and Ocean Digital Engineering") involving a wide range of stakeholders, including shippers and operators.The program for research and education using MBD and MBSE for the maritime field will be established by forming a broad network between Graduate School of Frontier Sciences and Graduate School of Engineering at the University of Tokyo and research institutes around the world that are promoting advanced engineering initiatives, and relevant experts from other industries such as automobiles, aerospace, and aviation.The program aims to develop, implement, and upskill users in the development of new technologies. It is also expected to expand into maritime fields such as offshore wind power generation and subsea resource development.An inaugural symposium is scheduled for the afternoon of October 4 in Ito Hall at the University of Tokyo. MODE is committed to supporting next-generation technologies and skills in Japan's maritime sector, and acting as a platform for collaboration between industry, academia and government.Program outline- Period: From October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2027 (5 years)- Representative faculty member: Hideaki Murayama, Professor, Department of Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, the University of Tokyo- Activities: Research and education on Model-based development methods and a common simulation platform in the maritime industry. Research and education on technologies and international rules for decarbonization and autonomous ships. International collaboration.(1) Model-based development (MBD)A development method to reduce the total man-hours and period for development by utilizing a simulation model in design and development of a product, and to reduce physical prototyping and trial tests.(2) Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)A method of systems engineering that uses a modeling language to describe the system by defining the concept of operation and clarifying functional requirements based on the goals to be achieved by the system, and then designing, developing, verifying, and validating the system.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

28 6 月, 2022

Hokkaido University and NEC conclude an agreement for developing spatial sensing to combat the spread of illness

TOKYO, Jun 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hokkaido University and NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) have concluded a collaborative agreement to promote the realization of a "safe and secure society through spatial sensing"(1) that helps to prevent the spread of illness.In recent years, COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on people's lives and economic activities throughout the world. Moreover, in the future, it is possible that additional pandemics may occur due to known viruses or currently unknown viruses. In response, Hokkaido University and NEC aim to offer virus visualization services based on spatial sensing technologies developed through collaborative research, and to link these with measures for business continuity planning (BCP) in the event of a pandemic.Background on the agreementHokkaido University is a multi-disciplinary education and research organization that includes undergraduate, graduate, research laboratories and university hospitals. The university supports interdisciplinary research, such as collaborative research that spans multiple departments and facilities across one of the largest university campuses in Japan.NEC proposes digital transformation (DX) that can contribute to solving social issues with cutting-edge digital technologies, such as world-class biometric identification technologies and proprietary AI technologies, in addition to the industry and operational know-how that it has cultivated over many years.To date, Hokkaido University and NEC have been conducting collaborative research(2) on the detection of viruses with biosensors(3) using aptamers(4) and collaborative research on virus aerosol collection methods(5). Based on these initiatives, Hokkaido University and NEC aim to further contribute to society by expanding this collaborative research.Collaboration details1. Establishment of technologies for detection of viruses in the air through collaborative research currently underway2. Verification of spatial sensing services through implementation of virus detection technology on campus and networking of spatial information3. New co-creation of spatial sensing that makes use of technologies possessed by both parties4. Expansion beyond campus as part of contributing to societyFuture initiativesThrough ongoing collaborative research, Hokkaido University and NEC will establish technologies for the detection of known viruses and efficient aerosol collection, aiming to conduct demonstration tests and implement these technologies on campus by fiscal 2023. Going forward, Hokkaido University and NEC seek to ensure safe, secure, and comfortable conditions by providing spatial sensing services that combine virus detection information with other spatial information to students and other campus visitors.(1) Spatial sensing: A system that measures, collects, analyzes and visualizes the environmental conditions of a space by various means (CO2 measurement sensors, virus detectors, cameras, etc.) and communication networks, and provides the results to users.(2) Collaborative research on virus detection: Collaborative research on virus measurement methods between the Hokkaido University International Institute for Zoonosis Control and NEC.(3) Biosensor: Sensors that can detect viruses by combining aptamer technologies and sensor technologies.(4) Aptamer: Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) that recognize the spatial structure of a particular target molecule, such as a virus or protein, and specifically bind to it. It can be artificially produced by the SELEX technique of finding a sequence that binds strongly only to the inspection object.Reference: www.nec-solutioninnovators.co.jp/en/rd/thema/aptamer/index.html(5) Collaborative research on virus aerosol collection methods: Collaborative research in the fields of spatial design and aerosol collection methods between the Faculty of Engineering, Division of Architecture, Research Group of Architectural and Environmental Design, Laboratory of Environmental Space Design, Hokkaido University and NEC.About Hokkaido UniversityFounded in 1876 as Sapporo Agricultural College, Hokkaido University is one of the oldest, largest, and most prestigious universities in Japan. Boasting one of the largest campuses in the country, Hokkaido University houses cutting-edge research facilities, a university hospital, and a number of field research centers -- including one of the world's largest research forests. Today, our researchers in the social and natural sciences, as well as in the humanities, are working towards the advancement of human knowledge and resolution of global issues through their outstanding work. www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

18 4 月, 2022

Cornell Blockchain Club’s 2nd Annual Conference, ‘Web3 Going Mainstream,’ Set to Kick off

Ithaca, NY, Apr 18, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Cornell Blockchain Club's 2nd Annual Conference, "Web3 Going Mainstream," is set to kick off Friday, April 22nd at Roosevelt's Island in NYC. The one-day event serves to highlight how Web3 is simultaneously transcending institutional, academic, and corporate spheres.In attendance will be the world's leading industry professionals, researchers, and firms, including John Wu (President of Ava Labs), Arwin Holmes (EY Global Blockchain CTO), Joe Conyers (Head of NFTs at Crypto.com), Algorand, FTX, Chainalysis, Gemini, Messari, DyDx, and many more.This year's agenda is split into four parts: DeFi, NFTs, Regulation, and Institutions, which all have a large role to play in "Web3 Going Mainstream."There is no university blockchain club better to host this event than Cornell's. In 2019, Cornell Blockchain Club hosted their first annual Blockchain conference which was deemed a success after 250+ attendees came to hear Emin Gun Sirer (Founder/CEO of Ava Labs), Sam Cassatt (CSO at Consensys), Kathleen Breitman (Co-Founder of Tezos) and many more speak. In fact, it was such a success that the members got to ring the Nasdaq bell.Additionally, Cornell University has an extensive history with the development of Web3. Founded in 2017, Cornell Blockchain Club was the nation's first official university blockchain club. Since then, Cornell was named #1 University in the world for Crypto Education in 2019 by Coinbase, has created a semester-long undergraduate class with over 130 students, and has cultivated project teams who have done things like creating a Uniswap Arbitrage Bot and conducting research for the Web3 Foundation.Cornell Blockchain Club hopes to you bridge the gap at "Web3 Going Mainstream." Follow along and stay updated here: cornellblockconference.comTicketshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/cornell-blockchain-conference-2022-web3-going-mainstream-tickets-273968205277Social Linkshttps://twitter.com/cbc_2022https://twitter.com/CUBlockchain/https://www.linkedin.com/company/cornell-blockchainMedia ContactBrand: Cornell Blockchain ClubContact: Mac Naggar, Head of AdvisoryE-mail: blockchain@cornell.eduWebsite: https://cornellblockchain.org/SOURCE: Cornell Blockchain Club Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

14 1 月, 202214 1 月, 2022

AMU Lists on Top 10 Schools for Management & Leadership Programs

American Management University has been listed in Vents Magazine as a top 10 school in the US and EU for Management & Leadership programs. West Covina, CA, January 14, 2022 - (SEAPRWire) - American Management University (AMU), a California-based institution, has proudly announced that it was listed as #10 in Vents Magazine for top programs in the United States and European Union. The listing strengthens the accomplishments of AMU in the past year. The news comes as the school returned to full operation after a hiatus due to the pandemic. Businesses have been obliged to adopt a distant setting due to the numerous health issues in the past two years. The importance of strong management and leadership abilities shines through in these digital meetings and online interfaces. Many organizations are looking for employees who can manage company projects and are turning to academic institutions for help. Many academic institutions in the United States and Europe have stepped up this year. Vents Magazine took the opportunity of ranking the best 20 management and leadership schools, focusing on their master's programs. The fact that most American business schools are in the top half of the list is an interesting pattern we discovered. This did not prevent two European institutions from taking the second and first places on the list, however. The original article and full list can be found here. AMU is still a very young institution that has overcome challenges since it first started in 2018. However, the school's administration chose to rededicate them to ensure that AMU not only survives but thrives during this unusual time in our world history. AMU began as an online-only university that later piloted a part-time evening program in select cities. This has evolved now into both a fully online program and a new executive seminar format that allows for students to attend classes one weekend per month in person or via zoom. Students can enrol in programs that include an MBA, a 10-Month Master's in Management & Leadership, a Master's in Sports Management, a Doctor of Business Administration and a Doctor of Strategic Leadership. AMU admission is exclusive to members of its sponsoring non-profit organization, the International of Alliance of Business Professionals. Each applicant must first get accepted for membership, once approved, the application is forwarded to admissions to be vetted a second time. For more information, visit Website: https://amu.education/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanManagementUniversity/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-management-university-california%20 Media Queries Admissions team Email: admission@amu.education Tele: +1-657-667-6231 SOURCE: American Management University (AMU) The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWIRE makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs@SEAPRWIRE.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEAPRWIRE (www.seaprwire.com) offers newswire service in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

6 1 月, 2022

#Usportchallenge Short Video Contest Captures the Spirit of Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games

With 49,033 sports fans joining in and 1.06 billion global views, the #Usportchallenge Short Video Contest came to a spirited conclusion with 52,429 submissions and 12 million international votes. CHENGDU, CHINA, Dec 30, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – With 49,033 sports fans joining in and 1.06 billion global views, the #Usportchallenge Short Video Contest came to a spirited conclusion with 52,429 submissions and 12 million international votes. Twenty videos were selected by the final public vote and judged by FISU and the Chengdu 2021 FISU Games Executive Committee, and the creators honored with the title FISU Digital Workout Star. The #Usportchallenge Short Video Contest, launched by the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games in collaboration with FISU, is available to the world at 2021Chengdu.com, Douyin, Weibo, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, adding to the excitement of the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games, which will take place from 26 June to 7 July 2022. This video challenge showed the strength and united spirit of the global university sports movement,” said FISU. The social media for the contest received enormous responses both at home and abroad, over Chinese and English channels. Sports lovers from Italy, Poland, Spain, Russia, the Netherlands, Singapore, Austria, Ugand and Brazil, among others, showed their dedication, talent and creativity in the works. Professional athletes were also involved in the contest. FISU Student Ambassador Aupal Emmanuel from Uganda submitted a video without words, garnering more than 130,000 votes and 100 comments on 2021Chengdu.com in just 3 days. He realised his dream of crossing the equator, and making “Chengdu makes dreams come true” a reality. His story has encouraged global enthusiasm, passion and friendship, gathering across time and space, for Chengdu. Manfred Grubauer, chairman of Linz Tourism, registered on the official Chengdu 2021 FISU Games website, and shared a rowing video. Through this global event, Manfred admits, Chengdu has provided a platform for extensive interaction and comprehensive exchanges among Sister Cities and further deepened the friendship between Chengdu and Linz. Chengdu’s Sister Cities, sports federations of different countries, and over 300 universities worldwide supported the challenge with enthusiasm, contributing the largest number of participating Sister Cities and the most frequently interacted online event ever. With just 180 days to go until the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games, we hope that we will cross the language barrier and transcend the distance between time and space to meet in Chengdu, and make dreams come true. Chengdu 2021 Official Website: https://www.2021chengdu.comChengdu 2021 Theme Video: https://tinyurl.com/chengdu2021-1#Usportchallenge Short Video Contest: https://tinyurl.com/chengdu2021-3 Media Contact:Yolanda Yang, 2021Chengdu.comE-mail: activity@2021chengdu.comWebsite: https://www.2021chengdu.com

30 11 月, 2021

Charles Huang Foundation Makes Record-Breaking US$40 Million Donation to His Alma Mater, Wuhan University

Pasadena, CA, USA, Nov 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Charles Huang, PhD, through his philanthropic foundation---Charles Huang Foundation (CHF)---made a donation of US$40 million to Wuhan University of China at the celebration ceremony of the university's 128th anniversary, to express his appreciation to his alma mater and to promote the development of advanced education, health research and growth-driven innovation. This philanthropic gift is the single-largest personal donation ever received by Wuhan University. Together with the US$70 million landmark grant given by CHF to the University of Strathclyde in the UK in September, Dr Huang has donated a total of US$110 million to his two alma maters through his philanthropic foundation this year.Dr Charles Huang, Founder and Chairman of Charles Huang Foundation (Right), and Professor Dou Xiankang, President of Wuhan University (Left), jointly signed the unprecedented grant agreementThe donation was formally made at a virtual signing ceremony held between Wuhan University campus in China and the Foundation headquarters in Pasadena, California, earlier today.The US$40 million funding will be used to provide significant and long-lasting support for Wuhan University to attract and recruit top scholars, develop and create innovative and entrepreneurial talents with exceptional leadership skills, and advance research and teaching capabilities, especially in the field of Management Science at Wuhan University's School of Economics and Management.Dr Huang, Founder and Chairman of CHF said, "My study in Wuhan University signified the starting point of my journey to the world beyond and I deeply believe that all my achievements are based upon the excellent education that I received.""Today I'm fulfilling the promise I made to donate at least $100 million of my personal wealth to my alma maters in China and the UK upon my firm achieving tremendous business goals within 5 years after its formation," added Dr Huang. Dr Huang established the private equity firm, Pasaca Capital Inc., in Los Angeles at the end of 2016. Since then, Pasaca has delivered on Dr Huang's vision to set the world record for rapid growth on revenue, speed and scale within the first 5 years. Pasaca has now earned its place among other legendary businesses globally."As his alma mater, we are very proud that Wuhan University helped to cultivate such a global visionary entrepreneur like Dr Huang. We would like to express our sincere thanks to our alumnus Dr Huang and Charles Huang Foundation for this tremendously generous donation to the university, which will help us cultivate first-class innovative talents, enhance our capabilities in scientific research and innovation, and contribute to Wuhan University's development into a world-class university with uniquely Chinese characteristics," said Professor Dou Xiankang, President of Wuhan University.Following the completion of his bachelor's degree in economics at Wuhan University, and MBA and PhD studies in the UK, Dr Huang joined James Capel (Now HSBC Securities) in Hong Kong where he became a pioneer in Chinese equity research. Later joining Credit Lyonnais and BNP Paribas he was recognized as having "the Midas touch" because of his unrivaled stock selection skills and impeccable stock market calls. Dr Huang participated in and led over 20 IPOs prior to becoming a celebrated business executive in private and publicly traded companies. In 2016, Dr Huang founded Pasaca Capital Inc. in Pasadena, California. With a focus on medical devices, pharmaceuticals, TMT, industrial & automation, and food ingredient sectors, Pasaca Capital seeks to improve the human condition globally. One of Pasaca Capital's portfolio companies, Innova Medical Group Inc. is the global leader and the largest supplier of COVID-19 antigen rapid testing in the world with manufacturing facilities in the US, the UK, France, Singapore, and China. To date, Innova Medical Group has delivered more than two billion rapid tests worldwide. On November 1, 2021, Dr Huang was named "2021 Philanthropreneur of the Year" by the California State Assembly in recognition of the exceptional leadership he demonstrated while building the California-based private equity firm Pasaca Capital Inc. into a global evergreen fund with unprecedented scale and speed, and his commitment to improving the human condition by making large donations through his foundation. Pasaca Capital was also named "2021 Business of the Year" by the California State Assembly for its extraordinary contributions to the State of California and the world.On November 11, 2021, Innova Medical Group, Inc. established a global joint venture, Sino-Innovax Biotech Pte Ltd, with Sinopharm's China National Biotech Group (CNBG) with a focus on providing critical vaccines to the world population, including the highly sought-after World Health Organization-approved COVID-19 vaccines. For more information about Dr Huang and his foundation, please visit www.charleshuangfoundation.org.About Charles Huang Foundation's Donation to Wuhan UniversityThe US$40 million donation will mainly support six programs:-- Pasaca/Innova Endowed Chair Fund: Attract and recruit world-leading scholars to advance research and teaching in management science, natural sciences, and medicine/medical/health-related areas.-- Innova Excellence Scholarship Program: A merit-based scholarship program to reward the most outstanding and innovative students to encourage innovation in scientific research.-- Innova Award for Undergraduate Innovation Achievement: Reward students with exceptional "Innovation, Originality and Entrepreneurship" achievements and help students develop innovation and entrepreneurship competence.-- Innova International Exchange Scholarship Program: Help Wuhan University develop more creative and innovative talents with a global vision and international competitiveness through sponsoring scholarship exchanges with world-leading universities.-- Innova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Construct a new building that will provide a best-in-class public platform and facilities in Mainland China to support undergraduate independent innovation, school-enterprise collaborative education, and entrepreneurship.-- Pasaca Education Fund for the Economics and Management School of Wuhan University: A special Education Fund exclusively for the Economics and Management School to attract and recruit top-rated scholars and outstanding talents in the fields of Management Science, facilitate international exchange programs, and fund the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award.About Pasaca Capital Inc.Headquartered in Pasadena, CA, US, Pasaca Capital Inc. is an evergreen private equity investment firm focused on innovative technologies and products that benefit the world. With a focus on medical devices, pharmaceuticals, TMT, industrial & automation, and food ingredient sectors, Pasaca Capital seeks to improve the human condition globally. Pasaca portfolio companies operate in Europe, Middle East, SE Asia, and North America. Portfolio companies include Innova Medical Group Inc, Sweegen Inc, Meepo Inc., ATL Group Ltd, ASOCS, Caton Technology and others. For more information about Pasaca, please visit www.pasacacapital.com.About Innova Medical Group, Inc.Innova Medical Group, Inc. is a global health screening and diagnostic innovator driven to dramatically improve health outcomes worldwide with equitable, high-value testing solutions. A uniquely strategic and iterative approach enables Innova Medical Group to create, build and deploy a myriad of accessible tests customized to meet and empower users at their point of need. With a panoramic vision spanning the present to the future, Innova Medical Group develops trusted solutions that are both intuitive and secure to use. Innova has quickly and nimbly become the world's largest provider of COVID-19 tests, and is determined to execute on this model across infectious diseases, other chronic conditions and wellness. For more information about Innova Medical Group, Inc., please visit: www.innovamedgroup.comFor press inquiries: Strategic Financial Relations (China) LimitedAnita Cheung Tel: (852) 2864 4827 Email: anita.cheung@sprg.com.hkChris Lee Tel: (852) 2864 4963 Email: chris.lee@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

22 11 月, 2021

Hitachi Selected by the University of Tsukuba for its Second Proton Therapy System as a PFI Project

TOKYO, Nov 22, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) announced today that it has been selected by the University of Tsukuba to provide Hitachi's proton therapy solution including its design, manufacturing, construction, maintenance and operation as a PFI (Private Finance Initiative) project*. The parties have signed the contract on September 30, 2021. The new proton therapy center will be equipped with Hitachi's compact design proton therapy system, including a set of one accelerator and two rotating gantry treatment rooms. The new therapy center is expected to start treating patients around the summer of 2025, followed by a 20-year period of operation and maintenance support by Hitachi.Image of New Proton Therapy Center; The new center is on the left of existing siteThe University of Tsukuba has been using Hitachi's proton therapy system since 2001. After 20 years of operation, due to aging facilities, the university has determined to introduce a 2nd unit. Upon completion and opening of the new proton therapy center, the University of Tsukuba will shift its treatment from the existing center to the new center. This is the first time in Japan for a particle therapy system provider to receive a 2nd unit order from an existing facility.*PFI (Private Finance Initiative) project: Method for utilizing private funds, management skills, and technology in order to construct, operate, and maintain public facilities, etc.Background and InsightThe University of Tsukuba has been practicing cancer treatment using a proton accelerator since 1983, as a worldwide pioneer. In 2001, the University of Tsukuba adopted Hitachi's proton therapy system and has provided proton therapy to approximately 6,000 cancer patients to date. Hitachi will establish a new proton therapy facility through a strong partnership with the University of Tsukuba which is aiming to be a base for further development of research, education, and treatment for radiotherapy that represents not only Japan, but also the world. In addition, Hitachi and the University of Tsukuba will carry out a joint research program on treatment technologies for pediatric cancer, and tumors of respiratory moving organs (migratory tumors) such as liver and lung cancer. Through this project, Hitachi will contribute to treatment that is gentle to children and the elderly, as well as the maintenance and improvement of patients' quality of life after treatment.In addition, Hitachi will accelerate the global expansion of particle cancer treatment systems and contribute to the further development of minimally invasive cancer treatments.Overview of Particle TherapyParticle Therapy is an advanced type of cancer radiotherapy. Protons extracted from hydrogen atoms, or carbon ions are accelerated up to 70% of the speed of light. This energy is concentrated directly on the tumor while minimizing radiation dose to surrounding healthy tissue. Particle therapy improves the quality of life for cancer patients since the patient experiences no pain during treatment and the procedure has very few side effects compared to that of traditional radiotherapy. In most cases, patients can continue with their normal daily activities while undergoing treatment.About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, contributes to a sustainable society with a higher quality of life by driving innovation through data and technology as the Social Innovation Business. Hitachi is focused on strengthening its contribution to the Environment, the Resilience of business and social infrastructure as well as comprehensive programs to enhance Security & Safety. Hitachi resolves the issues faced by customers and society across six domains: IT, Energy, Mobility, Industry, Smart Life and Automotive Systems through its proprietary Lumada solutions. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2020 (ended March 31, 2021) totaled 8,729.1 billion yen ($78.6 billion), with 871 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 350,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

16 11 月, 2021

Fujitsu and Ben-Gurion University Embark on Joint Research at New Center in Israel for Precise and Secure AI

BEER-SHEVA, Israel and Tokyo, Nov 16, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and BGN Technologies, the technology transfer company of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), have signed a three-year comprehensive joint research agreement to develop technologies and solutions to contribute to the realization of safe, real-world applications of AI and machine learning technologies. The newly-established "Fujitsu Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Israel" (Fujitsu CCoE IL) hosts a team of approximately 20 researchers including Prof. Yuval Elovici and Prof. Asaf Shabtai. The lab is headed by Prof. Elovici, Department of Information Systems Engineering and Head of BGU's Cyber Security Research Center located at the Cyber@BGU labs in the advanced technology park at the university's campus in Israel.Fujitsu Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Israel TeamProf. Yuval Elovici, Department of Information Systems Engineering, Head of BGU's Cyber Security Research CenterWith this initiative, Fujitsu and Ben-Gurion University aim to accelerate joint research and development into technologies that offer solutions to threats posed to AI models and machine learning, improving the trustworthiness and security of AI-based systems and software that increasingly impact our daily lives.Vivek Mahajan, Chief Technology Officer of Fujitsu Limited commented, "We are delighted to collaborate with Ben-Gurion University, which boasts world-class software development capabilities in the security field. I'm confident that the establishment of the Fujitsu CCoE IL will yield a variety of promising new security technologies for AI, and I look forward to a fruitful partnership with Ben-Gurion University as we work in tandem to resolve some of the challenges facing our increasingly digitized society."Prof. Yuval Elovici, said, "We are excited to enhance our collaboration with Fujitsu, a world-leading information and communications technology company. Together we can make systems that are based on AI more robust to attacks that focus on the AI component.""This joint strategic research collaboration is a testament to Ben-Gurion University's leadership in the cybersecurity space," added Josh Peleg, CEO, BGN Technologies. "The multi-year collaboration will improve AI security and help create a safer world while strengthening the University's positioning as a global player in the AI, machine learning and cybersecurity arenas."Growing Opportunities, Growing ThreatsAI and machine learning technologies play a growing role in society, with promising applications emerging that will increasingly affect our daily lives, including the improvement of public safety through analysis of human behavior in surveillance video data, product quality control through the detection of abnormalities, product recommendations, as well as to improvement of autonomous driving.With the growth and expansion of these technologies, however, the need to improve AI security represents an urgent priority. Hostile entities use increasingly sophisticated techniques to threaten critical infrastructure and systems by stealing and leaking confidential information contained in AI datasets. For instance, adding special noises to video data can cause the AI to misidentify people or misdetect actions. Fujitsu CCoE IL will address these issues through research on AI security to detect such attacks, protect against adversarial access to AI systems, and to make the models more robust against attacks.As part of their new partnership, Fujitsu and BGU will focus on research that confronts these threats to make AI technologies safer and more trustworthy. For one of the Center's initial research projects, researchers from Fujitsu and Ben-Gurion University will apply an AI model (Out of Distribution detection model (1)) that can detect new, unknown types of threats, such as attacks on drones and fraud in network communications and develop technologies able to appropriately cope with the rapidly evolving attack methods. The Out of Distribution detection model will additionally be applied to detect product malfunctions in cases where unexpected data appears intentionally or accidently.Outline of the Joint Research1. Length of contract: Three years2. Roles and responsibilities:Fujitsu:Development of security technologies for AI-based systems and softwareExamination of scenarios for technology verificationSupport for verification and evaluationBen-Gurion University:Development of security technologies for AI-based systems and softwareResearch, verification, and evaluation of security technologies for AI-implemented systems and software3. Research Contents:The two partners will conduct trials at the Fujitsu CCoE IL in Israel simulating various cases of security threats to AI and will promote advanced research toward the establishment of technologies to defend against such threats.Future PlansFujitsu and Ben-Gurion University will promote research and development activities at the Fujitsu CCoE IL in order to realize AI security technologies applicable to a wide range of fields with the ultimate objective of delivering advanced solutions for the global market that will contribute to the solution of various social issues.(1) Out of Distribution detection model:Generic term for a model to detect data that has not been expected at the time of AI learning. One of the methods to deal with unknown data and used to detect new methods of cyber attacks and abnormalities of products.About FujitsuFujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 126,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$34 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. For more information, please see www.fujitsu.com.About Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBen-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is the fastest growing research university in Israel. With 20,000 students, 6,000 staff and faculty members, and three campuses in Beer-Sheva, Sde Boker and Eilat, BGU is an agent of change, fulfilling the vision of David Ben-Gurion, Israel's legendary first prime minister, who envisaged the future of Israel emerging from the Negev. The University is at the heart of Beer-Sheva's transformation into an innovation district, where leading multinational corporations and start-ups eagerly leverage BGU's expertise to generate innovative R&D. BGU effects change, locally, regionally and internationally. With faculties in Engineering Sciences; Health Sciences; Natural Sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences; Business and Management; and Desert Studies, the University is a recognized national and global leader in many fields, actively encouraging multi-disciplinary collaborations with government and industry, and nurturing entrepreneurship and innovation in all its forms. BGU is also a university with a conscience, active both on the frontiers of science and in the community. Over a third of our students participate in one of the world's most developed community action programs. For more information, visit the BGU website.About BGN TechnologiesBGN Technologies is the technology transfer company of Ben-Gurion University, the third largest university in Israel. BGN Technologies brings technological innovations from the lab to the market and fosters research collaborations and entrepreneurship among researchers and students. To date, BGN Technologies has established over 100 startup companies in the fields of biotech, hi-tech, and cleantech, and has initiated leading technology hubs, incubators, and accelerators. Over the past decade, BGN Technologies has focused on creating long-term partnerships with multinational corporations such as Deutsche Telekom, Dell-EMC, PayPal, and Lockheed Martin, securing value and growth for Ben-Gurion University as well as the Negev region. For more information, visit the BGN Technologies website. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

15 11 月, 2021

Stomach cancer ‘atlas’ could map paths to better treatment options

SINGAPORE - To have a more sophisticated understanding of gastric cancer, scientists here have created an intricate atlas of these cancer cells to offer more insight into how they can spread within the body. The map goes into granular detail on how specific molecular pathways can drive cancer growth, while also providing insight on how the disease can be better treated, said Dr Raghav Sundar, a consultant at the Department of Haematology-Oncology at the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

29 10 月, 2021

Singapore’s six universities added 1,000 places this year due to Covid-19 disruptions

SINGAPORE - Singapore's universities added 1,000 places this year for students whose plans to study overseas were disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. In May, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing announced that the six autonomous universities would have greater flexibility to admit more students "on an exceptional basis". This is similar to last year's measures, when 1,000 places were added for students whose plans were disrupted and for polytechnic diploma holders who were opting to study instead of work due to a weak job market. On Friday (Oct 29), the Ministry of Education (MOE) said the places were offered to support students while maintaining admissions standards to ensure a high quality of education. Overall, the six autonomous universities admitted about 17,800 Singaporean students this year. The autonomous universities comprise the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, the Singapore Management University, the Singapore University of Social Sciences, the Singapore University of Technology and Design and the Singapore Institute of Technology. MOE added that it will continue to monitor the global Covid-19 situation and its associated travel restrictions when it is accessing support measures for next year's batch of students. Last year, the extra places pushed the total enrolment number in Singapore's universities to 17,500 students. These students made up about 42 per cent of their cohort. It is a slightly higher rate than MOE's previously stated goal of a 40 per cent cohort participation rate in universities. But cohort participation rate may not be the most important factor in MOE's future planning around university place numbers. Former education minister Lawrence Wong said in an interview with The Straits Times in January that moving forward, the policy of planning for the numbers of university places based on cohort participation rates will become less relevant. He said: "We have been talking about SkillsFuture and lifelong learning and opening up different university pathways, including combining work and study. "So, there's no need to front-load four years of education before you go out to work. You can have a chance to get a university degree or further education any time, through your working life." More on this topic Related Story NUS retains 24th place in latest global university rankings; NTU slips to lower band Related Story S'pore universities offered 17,500 places last year, 1,000 more than planned

20 10 月, 2021

Queenstown to be Singapore’s first health district with senior-friendly design, community programmes

SINGAPORE - Singapore's first and oldest satellite town Queenstown will be carved out as a health district in a pilot programme to support residents to lead healthier and more productive lives. This will be done through more integrated planning and design of the estate and more community-driven programmes, said National Development Minister Desmond Lee on Wednesday (Oct 20). The goal is to encourage "purposeful longevity" through opportunities for seniors to engage in paid work, volunteering activities and lifelong learning, said Mr Lee at the HDB Awards ceremony held at HDB Hub. One of the ways is to develop "affordable and usable technology that helps residents to take care of their health better and to age in place gracefully", he added. Mr Lee noted there is an increasing need to shift disease management away from acute hospitals to the community. "This means focusing on preventive and primary care, and take care of people before they fall so sick that they need to go to the hospital, so that healthcare becomes more about enhancing health, rather than just treating sickness," said Mr Lee, adding that the built environment has a key role to play in this. To improve residents' access to preventive health services, health screenings and talks will be brought closer to residential areas and conducted within the community, he said. Partners such as Lions Befrienders Service Association, the Agency for Integrated Care and Queenstown Grassroots Organisations will also help residents navigate the healthcare system. To encourage more residents to lead active lifestyles, greater emphasis will be placed on planning and designing the built environment. An example is a jogging loop at the carpark rooftop garden at Queen's Arc, a Build-To-Order (BTO) project in Queenstown launched in August. There are also urban farming spaces, along with a pedestrian mall with wellness-themed amenities and flexible spaces that can be used to hold community programmes. A wellness trail and heritage walk is also incorporated into the BTO project to make it convenient for residents to exercise. The BTO project drew significant interest from home seekers, with more than seven applicants vying for each of the 534 four-room units, despite a wait time of more than five years. Prices for a four-room flat starts from $540,000. The ‘Step-Up’ staircase, roof garden fitness facilities and jogging loop located at the multi-storey carpark within Queen’s Arc are designed to encourage residents to keep fit. PHOTO: HDB Queenstown was picked as the pilot site for the health district as its demographics closely mirror Singapore's projected national demographics by the year 2030. The mature town, which was developed in the 1950s, currently has one of the oldest populations in Singapore, with almost one out of every four residents aged 65 and above. It is one of Singapore's most sought-after housing estates, with the third-highest number of million-dollar HDB resale flat transactions after the central area and Bishan. The health district at Queenstown is bounded by Tanglin Road and Alexandra Road to the east and stretches to Clementi Road to the west. It covers National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Queenstown Polyclinic and Alexandra Hospital. The health district at Queenstown. PHOTO: HDB Existing neighbourhoods within the district will also be enhanced through HDB's neighbourhood renewal programme, such as including resting areas along covered linkways and more fitness stations. Future housing estates in Ulu Pandan will have a balance of greenery and water bodies to enhance local biodiversity. These will be connected to the Green Corridor and the wider park connector network to encourage more recreational activities, said HDB. HDB, National University Health System and the National University of Singapore, along with stakeholders from the public, private and people sectors, are collaborating on the pilot programme. The OneNUHS app. PHOTO: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM It will be overseen by the Minister of State for National Development and Communications and Information Tan Kiat How, together with Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Communications and Information Rahayu Mahzam and Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth, and Social and Family Development Eric Chua. Mr Lee said: "Public housing in Singapore goes far beyond putting roofs over people's heads. It touches almost every aspect of our lives and our society. It enables Singaporeans of different backgrounds to share common experiences and helps us to build a more cohesive society. "But as much as we have achieved, we must keep pressing on to continually improve our HDB flats and our housing policies in support of the progress of our people and our society, so that Singapore remains strong and united for many generations to come." More on this topic Related Story Befrienders-on-wheels service rolls out in new mental wellness initiative in Queenstown Related Story Living with birds and bees: 16 HDB projects lauded for good design, construction