The seminar commenced with a presentation of PharmaSafe's projects and areas of focus in Norway by Nhung Trinh.
Following her presentation, Dr. Toshiki Fukasawa, a Program-Specific Junior Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacoepidemiology, delivered a comprehensive presentation on “Real-World Evidence from Japan: Healthcare Infrastructure, Data Resources, and Emerging Pharmacoepidemiologic Insights.” He elaborated on how healthcare databases are pivotal for evaluating drug utilization, safety, and effectiveness across various therapeutic areas, emphasizing recent advancements in assessing pharmacotherapies.
Following Dr. Fukasawa was Dr. Takanori Yanai, a pediatric specialist and assistant professor at Kyoto University, who presented the “Current Practice of Pediatric Care in Japan and Introduction of My Epidemiological Studies.” Dr. Yanai shared his findings from time-series analyses that explored inpatient disease trends before and after vaccine introductions, augmenting the discourse on pediatric health, maternal care, and the implications of various infant exposures on disease incidence, such as Kawasaki.
The final presentation was delivered by Dr. Takayuki Okura, an infectious disease specialist and visiting researcher at Kyoto University. Dr. Okura presented on “Challenges in Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Surveillance Programs in Japan” examined the significant public health aspects of infectious diseases.
The seminar fostered provided our research group with the opportunity to learn more about Japanese public health data and potential collaborative opportunities in the field of pharmacoepidemiology. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our guests from Kyoto University for their contributions and presentations!
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