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Yutaka Oiso, MD & PhD
Chairman,
The Japan Neuroendocrine Society
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I was appointed chairman of the Japan Neuroendocrine Society in October, 2010.
Currently, in neuroendocrinology where our research is based, the traditional definition of the area may not correspond to the current situation because of new research methods, diversified research techniques and the high speed of deployments causing rapid change. Social expectations of the Society's research outcome are becoming very strong. I think it has entered an era in which we are very concerned with how to proceed.
Meanwhile, the Japan Neuroendocrine Society has its origin in a subcommittee of the Japan Endocrine Society and was held independently for the first time in 1967. It was formally reorganized as the Japan Neuroendocrine Society in 1995. It has a history of more than 44 years until today. Our Society has been sending a large number of innovative academic achievements, the discovery of several diseases and new hormones to all the world. However, in order to continue the great achievements of this Society as in the past, we must think of the following factors; 1) it is very important that we make excellent projects which encourage many young researchers to join this Society. 2) the Society should continue to function as an open-minded way in its research which is very crucial for the scientists and their research. To do this, we need to design a new system in which young researchers can participate directly in the administration of the Society.
I and new members of the Council will do our best together to develop the Society as a more active and meaningful organization. In this context, the full support and cooperation of all members of the Society would be very much appreciated.
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