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Kyoto and Boston present: The Life Sciences Forum

Join a world of experts at CIC Boston on April 25 as we explore the explosive growth of the life sciences sector in both regions.

April 25, 2019
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 50 Milk Street
    20th Floor
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Austin Williams
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2019-04-25T09:00:00 - 2019-04-25T12:00:00

This year, the City of Boston and the City of Kyoto, Japan, will celebrate our 60th Anniversary as Sister Cities. Signed in 1959, Kyoto is Boston’s first-ever Sister City. In Japan, 60 is a significant number, signifying rebirth or kanreki. Therefore, the two cities are planning a series of events throughout 2019 in order to commemorate this milestone.

Join a world of experts at CIC Boston on April 25 as we explore the explosive growth of the life sciences sector in both regions. Guests will hear remarks and insights from Kyoto's Mayor Kadokawa, Dr. Phillip A. Sharp of M.I.T., Dr. Robert Langer of M.I.T., and Dr. Yasuhiko Tabata of Kyoto University. A moderated panel discussion featuring the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Biogen, and FUJIFILM Pharmaceuticals will follow, illustrating lessons and best practices for life sciences companies, academia, and local government.

Register for the event

Event Agenda:
  • Arrival and Networking, 9 - 9:20 a.m.
  • Event Introduction, 9:20 - 9:25 a.m.
  • Mayoral Welcome, 9:25 - 9:30 a.m.
  • Opening Remarks and Q&A, 9:30 - 9:50 a.m.
  • Keynote Presentations and Q&A, 9:50 - 10:25 a.m.
  • BREAK, 10:25 - 10:35 a.m.
  • Panel Discussion and Q&A, 10:35 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Closing Remarks, 11:30 - 11:35 a.m.
  • Informal Networking and Departure, 11:35 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Panel Overview
  • Moderator, Dr. Jean-Jacques Yarmoff, BioLabs Boston
  • Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, Travis McCready, President and CEO
  • Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Dominique Verhelle, Senior Director, Strategic Academic Alliances
  • Biogen, Dr. Alfred Sandrock, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer
  • FUJIFILM Pharmaceuticals, Mikihiko Kato, President

Light refreshments and food will be provided. Boston-Kyoto 60th Anniversary Sister City Logo designed by the Boston Children’s Museum.

April 25, 2019
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 50 Milk Street
    20th Floor
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Austin Williams
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2019-04-25T09:00:00 - 2019-04-25T12:00:00
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