Achievements Global Successes
Medical research and development has the potential to spare millions from suffering. At AMED, we believe any outcome that makes life better is valuable - no matter how small.
The following cases contain brief snapshots of the work we are involved in to ensure safer, more effective healthcare around the world.
FY2018
Surveillance of Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases in Laos
Integrated Research for the Control of Dengue Fever in Burkina Faso 
Aligning the Young Stars of Science
The Association Between Zika and Microcephaly in Vietnam
The World’s First Allogeneic iPS-derived Retina Cell Transplant
Ending a Diagnostic Odyssey: Going Beyond the Identification of Unidentified Conditions
Overcoming Dementia in Super-Aging Society
Safer, More Accurate Surgery: The Development of a New Medical Imaging Projection System
FY2017
J-GRID: INDONESIA
A study that provided evidence of a highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) infection among live-poultry market workers, who displayed no symptoms.
SATREPS: ZAMBIA
Research on viral zoonoses, identifying common carriers to predict the emergence of zoonotic viral infections.
AMED AND A*STAR JOINT RESEARCH PROJECT
Strengthening cooperation between Japan and Singapore in pursuit of the development and application of technologies in the field of human aging.
JREGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Research and development aimed at the clinical application of regenerative medicine based on stem cell technology.
IRUD
Construction of a medical network and clinical databases to improve the identification and diagnosis of rare and undiagnosed diseases.
JAPAN GENOMIC MEDICINE PROJECT
Promoting the clinical application of genomic medicine to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of illnesses.
SMART CYBER OPERATING THEATER
Improving the safety and efficiency of surgical procedures through the creation of an intelligent operating room by networking medical devices.
MEDICAL ARTS
Considering overlooked aspects of healthcare to develop innovative technology and systems to enhance the safety, efficacy and cost-efficiency of medical treatments.
Last updated 09/20/18