MIRAI Network Event – Health and Ageing Population (8 Apr)

We have received an announcement from MIRAI, the consortium of Japanese-Swedish universities, regarding their upcoming network event.

The event will be hosted by MIRAI’s Global Challenges Team for Health and an Ageing Population. Speakers will deliver presentations on a variety of topics, before moving on to a ‘World Café’ group discussion.

■Speakers:

Deborah Finkel, Professor, Jönköping University
“Applying methods of longitudinal analysis to twin data to investigate genetic and environmental influences on longitudinal change”

Yoshihisa Hirakawa, Visiting Faculty, Nagoya University
“Cultivating Curiosity and Joy in Research: Insights from Japan–Sweden Qualitative Collaboration”

Chiang Chifa, Associate Professor, Nagoya City University
Toyonobu Usuki, Professor, Sophia University
Ann-Christine Petersson Hjelm, Associate Professor, Örebro University
“Bringing the past into the future – MIRAI researchers share experiences”

■Date and Time: 15:00–18:00 (JST), Wednesday, 8 April 2026
■Venue: Online (Zoom)

Please attend via the following link.
Advanced registration is not required.

For further information, please see the event web page.