Kitasato International Contribution Award
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Kitasato International Contribution Award
About the award
Kitasato International Contribution Award was established in 2017. It acknowledges the remarkable international contributions made by graduates from Kitasato University or Kitasato University Graduate School, thereby enhancing the university's reputation. Moreover, it aims to increase awareness of international contributions among the university's graduates and current students.
Award Recipients
2017
KIDA Mitsuhiro
- Graduated school/ faculty: School of Medicine
- Positions (at time of award): Professor, School of Medicine
- Reason for the award: He has globally contributed to the dissemination and education of therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy technology.
2018
IGARASHI Maki
- Graduated school/ faculty: School of Pharmacy
- Positions (at time of award): Regional representative for MENA, Japanese Red Cross Society/Regional Emergency Health Coordinator in MENA, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
- Reason for the award: As the Regional Representative for the Middle East in the Japanese Red Cross Society, she has actively contributed in various humanitarian aid activities.
2019
NAITO Hiromi
- Graduated school/ faculty: School of Marine Biosciences (formerly School of Fisheries Sciences)
- Positions (at time of award): Photographer /Kagawa Ambassador (commissioned by Kagawa Prefecture for global networking)
- Reason for the award: Being a wildlife photographer, he has engaged in various conservation activities and established connections between Japan and other countries through his photographic work.
2020
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2021
WATABE Akihito
- Graduated school/ faculty: School of Medicine
- Positions (at time of award): Health Financing Officer of the World Health Organization /Manager of UHC2030
- Reason for the award: He has contributed to a multi-stakeholder partnership for equitable and sustainable progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
2022
SAITO Shingo
- Graduated school/ faculty: School of Allied Health Sciences (formerly School of Hygienic Sciences)
- Positions (at time of award): Director, Safety and Health Management System Audit and Certification Center, Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association (JISHA)
- Reason for the award: As part of a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) project, he taught accident prevention measures in Malaysia, helping to reduce accidents and occupational diseases. He participated in an international committee to develop International Standards (ISO) to promote occupational health and safety. He also contributed to the dissemination of ISO standards by translating them into Japanese, preparing Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), and giving lectures.
2023
OKI Nabi
- Graduated school/ faculty: School of Veterinary Medicine
- Positions (at time of award): Director/ Veterinary surgeon JAPANESE VET. CO. LIMITED
- Reason for the award: She has contributed to improving the skills and raising awareness among local veterinarians in Africa using the veterinary knowledge and skills developed in Japan. She is the first Japanese veterinarian registered as a veterinary surgeon in Uganda.
