Comprehensive genomic analysis has revealed cancer-specific biological properties, and new drug development for these new therapeutic targets is underway. Efficient screening of subjects for clinical trials and the development of diagnostic systems in parallel with the development of therapeutic agents are essential for the development of molecular targeted drugs. We describe the prospects and challenges of the SCRUM-Japan project, a nationwide genomic screening project for lung cancer and colorectal cancer in collaboration with industry and academia.

With the rapid economic development of emerging countries in recent years, social demand for infrastructure has been increasing. At the same time, new business frameworks such as PPP (Public Private Partnerships) and concession projects are becoming popular. In this seminar, we will present a new analytical perspective on social infrastructure management and introduce recent case studies.

There are many purposes for launching a satellite. You may be familiar with weather forecasting, communications, disaster forecasting, disaster management, and military. In addition, there are satellites launched for scientific purposes. I would like to introduce the Space Planet Telescope, which was developed by Japan and mainly by universities. I will introduce what triggered it, how it was made, how long it took to develop, and what kind of results have been achieved.