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2024.12.09
Osaka University Deep Tech Showcase Presentation in Palo Alto, USA
Professor Masayuki Hirata from our lab presented our research seeds at the “Osaka University DeepTech Showcase” held at the Japan Innovation Campus in Palo Alto, USA, on December 4th.

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2024.11.06
Professors from Stanford University Visited Our Research Lab
On November 5, 2024, three distinguished researchers from Stanford University visited our lab:
1. Toshihiko Nishimura, Director, Stanford Laboratory for Drug, Device Development and Regulatory Science, Department of Anesthesiology, Stanford University School of Medicine
2. Ronald G Pearl, Former Chairman, Anesthesia Department and Co-director at Stanford Lab for Drug, Device Development and Regulatory Science;https://med.stanford.edu/anesthesia.html (Faculty 315)
3. Jeffrey Glen, Chief and professor, CheM-H; https://profiles.stanford.edu/jeffrey-glenn
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2024.10.14
The 11th Annual Meeting of Japan BMI Society Was Held Successfully
The 11th Annual Meeting of Japan BMI Society, organized by Professor Hirata as the chairperson, was held on October 12, 2024, at Osaka University’s Suita Campus.



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2024.08.23
Students Visited Our Laboratory as Part of a WHO’s Summer School Program
Aspiring students in the field of international health, including high schools, universities, and graduate schools, visited our laboratory to observe a demonstration of our BMI technology.
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2024.07.10
The 11th Annual Meeting of Japan BMI Society to be held.
Professor Hirata will serve as the organizer for The 11th Annual Meeting of Japan BMI Society, which will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Osaka University, Suita Campus. → details
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2024.06.07
Our Research Featured on NHK’s “Frontier”
NHK, Japan’s national broadcaster, highlighted groundbreaking technology on its program ‘Frontier,’ showcasing our lab’s research in BMI that’s revolutionizing disability solutions.
・Initial broadcast: June 6, 2024 (Thursday) 22:00, “Challenges Making the Impossible Possible”
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2024.05.17
Professor Masayuki Hirata visited Harvard University, and MIT.
May/10th to 15th, 2024
Professor Masayuki Hirata, a visiting professor at our lab, visited Dr. Leigh Hochberg at Harvard University, where Dr. Hiroaki Hashimoto, a visiting faculty member of our lab, is studying now, to introduce the development status of our BMI. Furthermore, the director of the MIT McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Robert Desimone, was visited to introduce the development status of BMI.

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2024.03.16
Our Research Featured on Fuji TV’s Program ‘Izawa vs. Intellectual Celebrities: A Study Session’
Our research lab’s work on BMI was recently featured on the Fuji TV program ‘Izawa vs. Intellectual Celebrities: A Study Session’. The program brought together the brilliant mind of Tokyo University alumnus, 伊沢拓司 (Izawa Takushi), and other intellectually curious celebrities to delve into intriguing brain-related trivia.
・Date: March 16, 2024 (Sunday)
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2024.02.25
Our Research Featured on BS Fuji’s Science Documentary Program ‘Galileo X’
In an exciting development, our research lab’s work on BMI was recently featured on the science documentary program ‘Galileo X’ aired by BS Fuji. The program delved into our cutting-edge research, shedding light on the fascinating world of body mass index and its implications.
Original Broadcast (First Airing): :
・Date: February 25, 2024 (Sunday)
・Time: 8:28 AM – 9:00 AM
Rebroadcast: :
・Date: March 3, 2024 (Sunday)
・Time: 8:28 AM – 9:00 AM
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2024.02.12
Our Research on BMI Featured on Tokyo MX TV News Program.
On February 12, 2024 (Monday), from 6:59 AM to 8:29 AM, our research lab’s work on BMI was featured on the Tokyo MX TV news program ‘Hori Jun Morning FLAG.’




