Medical Excellence JAPAN (MEJ) is serving as a counterpart for Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) in the promotion of an initiative called "Medical Excellence in Asia (MExx)".
We are pleased to announce that the 2nd ME Thailand Seminar will be held as follows.
The Thai government is currently promoting various initiatives under its policy to establish the nation as a 'Medical and Wellness Hub.' Within the local healthcare industry, regenerative medicine is garnering significant interest alongside advanced medical care. As part of this year's 'ME Thailand' activities, MEJ has conducted a feasibility study to assess the current legal frameworks and latent needs in this field, while exploring the potential for collaboration and business development between Thailand and Japan.
In this seminar, we will define the concept and trends of 'Wellness' as promoted by the Thai government, provide an overview of the current wellness and regenerative medicine landscape in Japan, and share the findings from our recent feasibility study.
Additionally, we are honored to welcome three distinguished guest speakers from Thailand:
●Dr. Ngamnetr Eiamankha
Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), Ministry of Public Health (MOPH)
●Dr. Nart Fongsmut
Executive Director, Sub-Committee on Healthcare Service Business, Thai Chamber of Commerce / Board of Directors ME Thailand
●Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prasert Trivijitsilp
Director, King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital, Gynecologist
We are also privileged to have Ms. Ratchanee Wattanawisitporn, Minister (Economic and Investment) at the Office of Economic and Investment Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy, join us to provide official remarks.
This is a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in expanding into the Thai market or partnering with local medical institutions and enterprises.
Beginning at 16:30, we invite you to join a networking session designed for onsite participants to engage with our guest speakers and other attendees. This is a great chance to connect in person and expand your professional network.
We look forward to your participation.
Event Overview
2nd ME Thailand Seminar
Theme: International Collaboration in Wellness & Regenerative Medicine between Japan and Thailand
●Date: March 5 (Thu)
●Time: 14:00 - 16:30 (JST)/ 12:00-14:30(TST)
16:30-17:30(JST)Networking *On-site only
●Format: Hybrid (In-person in Tokyo / Zoom)
●Venue: Nihonbashi Life Science Building, Conference Room 201
●Language: Simultaneous interpretation in Japanese, English, and Thai (Tentative)
●Program: Please refer to the attached flyer.
*Note: The schedule and speakers are subject to change.
●Participation Fee: Free of charge
●Registration: Please register via the URL below.
●Deadline for registration: February 27(Fri)
URL: https://forms.gle/5pU3U341nUkYa3Bm7
If you have difficulty using the form above, please send the following information to the email address below:
●Contact: MEJ Business Department, Thailand Team
Email: mejoutbound@me-jp.org
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Date: 2026年3月5日（木）14:00-16:30, 16:30-17:30 Networking
Nihonbashi Life Science Building, Conference Room 201
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Registration due date
Program
Tentative schedule
Time | Agenda | Topics |
1min | Opening by moderator | Explanation of program purpose and flow |
14:00-14:05 | Opening Remarks |
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14:05-15:10 | Session 1: Wellness & Regenerative Medicine |
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15:10-15:35 | Session 2: Market Research Debriefing | Regenerative medicine feasibility study debriefing (including Q&A)
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15:35-15:45 | Break | |
15:45-16:25 | Session 3: Panel Discussion |
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16:25-16:30 | Closing Remarks |
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1min | Closing MC | Closing of event |
16:30-17:30 | Networking | |
Speakers
.png) | Dr. Kenji Shibuya CEO, Medical Excellence JAPAN (MEJ) Dr. Shibuya is a distinguished expert in global and population health. He currently serves as the CEO of Medical Excellence JAPAN and has held key roles at King’s College London and the University of Tokyo. His expertise includes health metrics, global disease burden, and health system performance. He has advised the WHO and contributed to Japan’s global health policies at G8 and G7 summits. Dr. Shibuya holds a medical degree from the University of Tokyo and a doctorate in public health from Harvard University. |
.png) | Dr. Nart Fongsmut Executive Director, Sub-Committee on Healthcare Service Business, Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) / Director of LivWell Co.,Ltd. / Medical Director at Chiva-Som International Health Resort / Board of Directors ME Thailand Dr. Nart is a distinguished expert in wellness and active ageing, with extensive experience integrating healthcare and holistic well-being. She served as Medical Director of Chiva-Som International Health Resort and played a key role in the development of Sawangkanives Home for the Elderly under the Thai Red Cross. She has held leadership and advisory roles in national medical and ageing-related organizations, and currently serves as Executive Director of the Sub-committee at the TCC and ME Thailand, advancing Thailand’s competitiveness in healthcare, wellness, and ageing services. |
.png) | Dr. Yoshiki Sawa Professor Emeritus, Osaka University/ Director, Osaka Police Hospital Dr. Yoshiki Sawa, MD, PhD, is a leading Japanese cardiovascular surgeon and Director of Osaka Keisatsu Hospital (Osaka International Medical & Science Center). A former Dean of Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, he pioneered surgical treatments for heart failure and achieved global milestones in myocardial regenerative medicine, including national insurance approval for HeartSheet and the world’s first iPS cell–derived cardiomyocyte clinical trial. He has received numerous prestigious honors, including the Medal with Purple Ribbon and ministerial awards for his contributions to science and public health. |
.png) | Dr. Kazuhiro Hiyama Director, Tokyo Ginza Wellness & Aging Clinic Dr. Hiyama is Director and Chief of the Advanced Cancer Medicine Division at Tokyo Ginza Wellness & Aging Clinic. He is a distinguished expert in surgery, regenerative medicine, and longevity, with extensive experience in advanced cancer therapies and anti-aging treatments. He previously served as Director of Oncology and Surgery at Atago Hospital and completed a fellowship in transplant surgery at the Cleveland Clinic (USA). Dr. Hiyama is a board-certified gastroenterological surgeon and licensed pharmacist, holding an MD from the University of Tsukuba and a PhD from the University of Kochi. |
.png) | Dr. Ngamnetr Eiamnakha Public Health Technical Officer (Senior Professional Level), Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), Thailand Dr. Ngamnetr is a Senior Public Health Technical Officer at the DHSS, MOPH, Thailand. She specializes in health service standards and plays a key role in advancing national standards for healthcare facilities, with expertise in healthcare and wellness service design. She contributes to strategic initiatives in wellness tourism and Thailand’s “Health for Wealth” policy, and currently leads programs promoting community wellness through knowledge management for Village Health Volunteers (VHV), while supporting the development of wellness innovation entrepreneurs. |
.png) | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prasert Trivijitsilp Director, King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital, Gynecologist Dr. Prasert is Director of King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital and a senior specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, with expertise in gynecologic oncology and reproductive pathology. He also serves as a gynecologist at Phyathai 2 Hospital. He previously held executive leadership roles at Chulalongkorn University and King Mongkut Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL). Dr. Prasert is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, and Anatomical Pathology, and completed fellowship training at Harvard Medical School, USA. |
MEJ Web page:
https://medicalexcellencejapan.org/jp/
Participation Fee
Free of charge
Capacity
On-Site 80 people
Organizer
Medical Excellence JAPAN
Contact
Medical Excellence JAPAN
Business Department : Akashi, Smith
Email： mejoutbound@me-jp.org
