Healthcare Committee

The Healthcare Committee strives to stimulate multi-stakeholder partnerships and discussions that will drive healthcare transformation by identifying practical, tangible actions and providing innovative solutions that address patient needs and ensure the sustainability of Japan’s healthcare system.

Furthermore, the committee seeks to improve understanding of how innovative medicines and technologies can contribute to the Government of Japan’s vision for greater workforce productivity and economic growth.

The healthcare committee’s activities span several key industries and healthcare-related themes, including:

  • Digital Health

  • Dietary Supplements

  • Medical Devices & Diagnostics

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Regenerative Medicine and Biosciences

  • Translational Research

This committee hosts periodic breakfast and luncheon speaker events, inviting leading experts from academia, government, and business to share in an ongoing dialogue on the future of healthcare.

Leadership

Makoto D. Kawai
Chair

Katsunori Fujita
Vice Chair

Eiji 
Sasahara
Vice-Chair

Hiroko Sugiyama
Vice-Chair