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“I was active as an acupuncturist after graduati

“I was active as an acupuncturist after graduating from a medical university. Outside of work, a friend introduced me to e-sports competitions which left a big impression on me. This got me thinking that perhaps I could do something with my expertise to get involved with e-sports, and after studying physical care and management of athletes in graduate school I decided to enroll in KMD to further advance my research.”

“I am currently balancing working as a practitioner at a university-affiliated acupuncture clinic and a lecturer at an e-sports vocational school with my research on healthcare management in e-sports. Academic research on the field of e-sports is still in its infancy, so I am researching comprehensive management models with the goal of contributing to the healthy development of the industry.”

“[KMD is] a place that encourages you to do what you want to do. For example, I have no knowledge of engineering, but here I have classmates and project members from various areas of expertise who will do their best to support me and, if our goals are compatible, we can work together on research. The teachers encourage us to collaborate with outside companies when necessary, which is a great way to keep advancing your own research.”

“Once you enter KMD, be prepared for your idea of common sense and what is “normal” to be thrown completely out of the window [laughs]. Considering risks, delivering appropriate interventions to patients, and maximizing results under various constraints was the norm for me in the medical world. But that was only one facet of medical care, and encountering a group of people with such diverse perspectives upends conventional wisdom. KMD is full of people who enjoy that kind of paradigm shift. That, for me, is the most valuable element of my learning at KMD.”

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This interview is part of a series of Student Voices from the Keio University Graduate School of Media Design, more commonly known as Keio Media Design or “KMD.” To read more testimonials from other KMD Students, follow the link below:
https://www.kmd.keio.ac.jp/life/student-voices

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Hiyoshi Campus held their annual Open Campus event

Hiyoshi Campus held their annual Open Campus event over two days in late June and early July, attracting over 8,000 visitors. Hiyoshi is the main campus for the majority of 1st and 2nd year students at Keio.

The Open Campus event featured mock lectures and presentations to learn about each faculty, as well as campus tours. On both days, the weather was lovely, showing off the lush greens of the beautiful park-like surroundings of Hiyoshi Campus.

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What is it like to be part of the PEARL community?

What is it like to be part of the PEARL community? In this video a PEARL student talks about how she came to choose this program and the value of studying alongside so many students with diverse backgrounds.

PEARL (Program in Economics for Alliances, Research and Leadership) is an all-English undergraduate degree course within the Faculty of Economics which aims to produce dynamic leaders, equipping them with a firm intellectual foundation in economics that will allow them to work across the globe in various professions.

Watch the full video, with testimonials from several other PEARL students:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoeDoqYEV5I

If you are interested in PEARL, there will be a hybrid information session on Saturday, August 24. For details and to register, go to the Faculty of Economics website: www.econ.keio.ac.jp/en.

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In a world first, a new type of CT scanner that al

In a world first, a new type of CT scanner that allows examinations of standing and seated patients has been jointly developed by researchers at Canon Medical Systems and Professor Masahiro Jinzaki of the Department of Radiology, Keio University School of Medicine.

A CT scanner uses X-rays to obtain cross-sectional images of the body, enabling visualization of lesions just a few millimeters in size within the body, but until now, examinations were generally performed with the patient lying on a couch, making it difficult to diagnose diseases that cause pain while standing, such as knee osteoarthritis or disc herniation.

"In an aging society, it is important to detect functional decline at an early point in order to maintain health. For example, by tracking changes in bone and muscle mass over time, we can predict the risk of future decline and take measures to prevent it, or quantify posture and provide advice, and we hope to use the test results obtained by upright CT to help prevent disease and contribute to extending healthy lifespans."

— Prof. Jinzaki

In this image, Professor Jinzaki poses with a life-size cardboard model of the CT scanner (photographed in 2015)

Read more:
https://global.canon/en/technology/ct2024.html

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