Feb. 6, 2024: The Growing Life Science Innovation Ecosystem of Japan – An Angel Investor's View

Japan has long been a center for excellence in life science, and many innovative therapeutic modalities were invented there. A strong uptick in entrepreneurship is now adding further momentum to this trend, including university-based startups. Taka Kiyoizumi, MD, PhD, MBA, is a San Diego-based angel investor and life science business veteran. He discussed the ongoing transformation and current life sciences startup activity in Japan.

This Japan Zoominar @ UC San Diego is organized by the Japan Forum for Innovation and Technology at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy. For more information on activities, as well as recordings of previous Japan Zoominars, please visit https://jfit.ucsd.edu/.