Joint Symposium by the JPMA Aging Group and the Health Policy Institute of Japan (HGPI) Report on the Symposium: “Health Challenges Associated with an Aging Population: Dementia and Cancer—Early Initiatives to Extend Healthy Life Expectancy” Theme: Preparing for Illness, Early Detection, Consulting with Experts, and Building a Society Where We Live Together
On September 8, 2023, a joint symposium organized by the JPMA Aging Group and the Health Policy Institute of Japan (HGPI) was held at the Nihonbashi Life Science Hub (Chuo Ward, Tokyo). This event was held in preparation for the “G7 Hiroshima Summit /Nagasaki Health Ministers’ Meeting,” and focused on dementia and cancer— conditions commonly found among the elderly.Approximately 150 people, including members of the media and the general public, attended the event. We hope that through the keynote speech, panel discussion, and this report, we can help raise awareness and encourage preparations aimed at extending healthy life expectancy in Japan.
Event Report
Program
*Honorific titles for speakers have been omitted
| Opening | Sachiko Nakagawa, Executive Director, Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association |
| Keynote Lecture 1 “Toward the Realization of Disease-Modifying Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease” | Takeshi Iwatsubo, Professor, Department of Neuropathology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo; Director, National Institute of Neurological Sciences, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry |
| Keynote Lecture 2
“Challenges in Healthcare and Cancer Initiatives Amid an Aging Population” | Hitoshi Nakagama, President, National Cancer Center, National Research and Development Agency |
| Panel Discussion
“Reflecting on Society-Wide ‘Preparedness’ for Dementia and Cancer” | Panelists
Takeshi Iwatsubo, Professor, Department of Neuropathology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo; Director, National Institute of Neurological Sciences, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry Hitoshi Nakagama, President, National Cancer Center, National Research and Development Agency Matsuyo Kamata, Representative Director, Public Interest Incorporated Association for People with Dementia and Their Families Rin Ogiya, Cancer Control Promotion Officer, Cancer and Disease Control Division, Health and Living Environment Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Moderator Shunichiro Kurita, Senior Manager, HGPI, Japan Health Policy Institute |