Organized by the local organizing committee
Study tours
Join a study tour
Two study tours are on offer for free to attendees of HSR2024. They will take place on Monday 18th November and Tuesday 19th November 2024 and can be booked at the time of registration.
Please note study tours are booked on a first-come-first served basis. If you made your registration priori to 24 July 2024 you will be contacted and offered an opportunity to book a space on a study tour through the registration system.
The following tours are organized and operated by JTB. The deadline for reservations is 23:59 of 10th Sep, 2024, Japan Standard Time
Smart Island: innovations in island medicine
November 18 – 19 (Overnight trip)
Japan is facing a trend of declining birthrates and an aging population, which is even more pronounced in geographically vulnerable remote islands like Goto City, Nagasaki.
This two-day tour offers an opportunity to learn about Goto City’s challenging social implementations aimed at maintaining and improving the quality of healthcare services and achieving a sustainable society through collaboration between industry, government, academia, and citizens.
Tropical Medicine and Radiation Health Effects Research at Nagasaki University
Running at 8.00 on 18 and 19 November and 13.00 on 18 November
This tour is organized with the cooperation of Nagasaki University and Nagasaki City, and with the support of the Asian Development Bank.
Nagasaki has been at the forefront of dealing with the invasion of infectious diseases from overseas. Nagasaki University (NU) still continues to lead in infectious disease research in Japan, instilling confidence in the city’s capabilities.
The university has established international stations to strengthen collaborative research and training, contributing to disease management capabilities worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Another significant historical fact is that Nagasaki, along with Hiroshima, is the only city in the world to have been targeted by an atomic bomb during WW II. Based on its experience in medical care for atomic bomb survivors, Nagasaki University has emerged as a global center of excellence in radiation exposure medicine. The university’s expertise in radiation emergency medicine and radiation risk science has been instrumental in the aftermath of major nuclear disasters, such as the Chernobyl and Fukushima accidents.
This tour offers a comprehensive exploration of these initiatives through lectures and facility visits, including a tour of the Atomic Bomb Museum to gain deeper insights into past tragedies, illuminating the university’s groundbreaking contributions to infectious disease research and post-exposure healthcare.
Tour dates and timings
For more information on the tours please view our Study Tour guide.
If you have any questions, please contact the HSR2024 Travel Desk, hsr2024@gmt.jtb.jp
*Office hours: 10:00-16:30 except Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays
Date and time | Topic | Location | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
7:00 18 November to 12:00 19 November | Smart Islands: innovations in island medicine | Goto Island | Free of charge |
8:00 - 13:00 18 and 19 November | Tropical Medicine and Radiation Health Effects Research at Nagasaki University | Nagasaki City | Free of charge |
