Theme: Poisonous Creatures: The Frontline of Life-Saving Research and Medical Care - Can Poison Become Medicine? The Unknown Relationship Between Medicine and Poison
Senior Assistant Professor: Narumi Shioi, Department of Medical Technology

An expert on biological toxins will explain in an easy-to-understand manner how the venom of familiar poisonous snakes and insects is used in medicine and pharmacology, while also introducing the ecology of poisonous snakes and insects that we see all around us. Focusing on the "benefits of venom" in recent drug development, the program will introduce the cutting edge of life-saving medical technology. The content will also be of interest to young people who are aiming to work in medicine or science.

Theme: Have fun training your facial muscles along with improving your English pronunciation!
Senior Assistant Professor: Naomi Miki, Department of Occupational Therapy

Using English expressions and cliches often heard in movies and TV dramas, you will learn the sound changes that are unique to English and practice your pronunciation. Move your facial muscles well to acquire a more natural English pronunciation!

Theme: New common sense about X-ray CT scans - What can you learn? What about radiation exposure?
Senior Assistant Professor: Ryo Watanabe, Department of Radiological Technology

We will introduce the latest technological information on the cutting edge of CT scans, which are used for everything from diagnosis in hospitals to checkups and preventive medicine, as well as the concerning radiation exposure that comes with the tests.

Theme: Stress and the Amazing Biological Defense System
Senior Assistant Professor: Shinji Tagami, Department of Occupational Therapy

We will explain stress from a cerebral physiological perspective, and then you will check your "stress type." We will then give you advice tailored to your "stress type."

Theme: Training to protect your knees - Practical training based on theory
Senior Assistant Professor: Makoto Seki Department of Physical Therapy

Are you suffering from knee pain or deformation? We will explain the mechanism behind this pain and deformation, and give a lecture with practical demonstrations on "training to protect your knees."

Theme: Let's try mindfulness
Senior Assistant Professor: Mitsunori Ota, Department of Nursing

Mindfulness was developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn from Zen Buddhism and is said to be effective in reducing stress. We will introduce the basic concept and easy-to-implement practice methods for everyday life.