Prof. Takeshi Imamura of Ehime University, Japan, on a visit to the Medical University of Warsaw

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The meeting with the guest from Japan was attended by representatives of the university’s faculties, clinics, and departments. The visit marks an important step toward establishing long-term cooperation between WUM and Ehime University.

Prof. Takeshi Imamura is an expert in cancer research, bone metabolism, the TGF-β/BMP signaling pathway, and bioimaging. He is a professor in the Department of Nuclear Medicine for Pathogenesis at Ehime University in Japan and director of the Center for Translational Medical Research at Ehime University Hospital.

Who Attended the Meeting

Representing the Medical University of Warsaw (WUM) were: Professor Piotr Luliński, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy; Dr hab. Jacek Sieńko, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine English Division; Professor Magdalena Kucia, Head of the Regenerative Medicine Laboratory; Professor Grzegorz Basak, Head of the Department of Haematology, Transplantology and Internal Medicine; Dr hab. Radosław Zagożdżon, Head of the Laboratory of Cell and Gene Therapies; Dr hab. Marek Konop from the Department of Experimental and Clinical Physiology; Dr Maciej Gryziak from the Department of Oncology; Lidia Przepióra-Dziewulska, Head of the International Relations Office.

On behalf of Professor Michał Grąt, Vice Rector for International Relations, Development and Promotion, Professor Piotr Luliński welcomed the guest from Japan, emphasizing that the interest in collaboration from one of Japan’s leading universities is a great honor for WUM.

Discussions on joint research, clinical, and educational initiatives

During the meeting, numerous opportunities for cooperation between WUM and Ehime University were discussed, including in the areas of TGF-β/BMP bioimaging, immunotherapy, and the development and application of pharmaceutical probes. The proposals also included the implementation of joint grant projects, which would provide funding for the exchange of students, doctoral candidates, and staff between the two universities.

WUM and Ehime University also intend to sign a Memorandum of Understanding covering exchanges of student and doctoral candidates, the development of scientific cooperation - including joint scientific projects and research programs, the publication of scientific findings, and participation in conferences and symposia.

During his visit, Professor Imamura toured the Banach Campus, including the Preclinical Research Center, the Medical Simulation Center, and the Sports and Rehabilitation Center. The facilities made a strong impression on the Japanese researcher.

WUM’s Collaboration with Japanese Universities

For the past 10 years, based on a Memorandum of Understanding, WUM has been actively collaborating with renowned Japanese universities: Toho University and the Hamamatsu University School of Medicine. Every year, WUM students complete clinical electives in Tokyo and Hamamatsu, while Japanese students do so at WUM. Both the Polish and Japanese participants express exceptionally high satisfaction with this exchange program.

A partnership between the Medical University of Warsaw and yet another prestigious Japanese university would therefore be an excellent opportunity to expand the range of clinical electives available to WUM students in the Land of the Rising Sun.
 

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