Kobe University- UW Innovation Symposium

The Kobe University–UW Innovation Symposium will bring together researchers, faculty, innovators, and institutional leaders from the University of Washington and Kobe University for a morning of presentations, discussion, and networking. The program is designed to showcase research and innovation activities at both institutions while creating opportunities for new connections and future collaboration. Audience Faculty and researchers from UW and Kobe University Innovation and entrepreneurship leaders Members of the visiting Kobe University delegation University and community partners interested in research collaboration Objectives Share current research and innovation initiatives Strengthen the relationship between UW and Kobe University Facilitate connections among faculty, researchers, and innovation leaders Explore future opportunities for collaboration in research, education, and innovation Format A research and innovation exchange hosted by the University of Washington and Kobe University, featuring presentations and networking designed to foster collaboration between researchers, faculty, and innovation leaders from both institutions.Speakers Dr. Tomohisa Hasumuma, Director, Engineering Biology Research Center, Kobe University Dr. Shunsuke Kato, Associate Professor, Engineering Biology Research Center, Kobe University Dr. James Carothers, Associate Professor, UW Molecular Engineering & Science Institute (MoIES), Center for Synthetic Biology Yuske Nagai, Product Strategy Manager, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Dr. Frank DiMaio, Associate Professor, UW Institute for Protein Design Dr. Jason Fontana, Founder & CEO, Wayfinder Bio Dr. Masanori Miyanishi, Division of Cellular Medical Sciences; Vice Dean, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University Dr. Yoshihiro Muragaki, Chair, Dept. of Medical Innovation Engineering, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine Additional details coming soon.