TechDoctor Hosts Exchange Session with Singapore's SMU Academy on Digital Health- Experts from both countries discuss strengthening the HealthTech ecosystem through AI and data utilization -

TechDoctor Inc. (CEO: Kazumichi Minato, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter "TechDoctor") hosted an exchange session themed "Digital Health and Smart Healthcare Innovation" at its Tokyo office, welcoming a delegation from SMU Academy, the educational institution under Singapore Management University (SMU), along with a team of digital health experts.

The session was attended by 23 delegates from SMU Academy, including experts from diverse fields such as academia (including the National University of Singapore), healthcare-related companies, and the Ministry of Defence.

The day featured exchanges of views between experts from both countries, focusing on the latest knowledge and case studies concerning AI and data utilization in the medical and healthcare sectors. Professor Yuichiro Yano of Juntendo University presented as a guest from Japan, lecturing on practical knowledge regarding the application of AI Large Language Models (LLM) in Japanese clinical settings and medical data analysis.

Furthermore, the SMU Academy delegation introduced cutting-edge Singapore-originated initiatives, including the latest trends in insurance and digital healthcare, innovation in eldercare services, and sleep technology trends in the Asia-Pacific region.

The discussion included lively exchanges of ideas on how Singapore's government-led "Healthier SG" initiative could be integrated with Japan's expertise in AI and data-driven medicine, sharing a direction for strengthening collaboration between the HealthTech ecosystems of both nations.

Moving forward, TechDoctor will continue to promote international medical DX through collaboration with Singaporean research institutions and medical organizations, including SMU Academy, through joint research pilot projects, co-development of digital biomarkers, and advancement of patient care.

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EVENT OVERVIEW

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• Presentation and Discussion by TechDoctor:

 Introduction to the company's data-driven healthcare solutions and Q&A session  with participants.

• Lecture by Professor Yuichiro Yano (Juntendo University): Theme: "AI Large Language Models in Japanese Medicine and Healthcare"  Explanation of AI technology application in medicine and implementation cases  in Japan.

• Presentation and Discussion by SMU Academy:

Introduction of Singapore-originated initiatives, including the latest trends  in insurance/digital healthcare, eldercare services, and sleep technology in  the Asia-Pacific region.

• Networking Session:

 Exchange of views based on mutual knowledge to discuss future collaboration  areas and potential joint research.

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PRESENTERS

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Professor Yuichiro Yano, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Department of General Medicine and Chief of AI Incubation Farm, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University; General Internist Promotes data-driven research combining AI and technology.

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ABOUT SMU ACADEMY

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SMU Academy is the professional continuing education unit of Singapore
Management 

University (SMU), catering to working professionals. It offers over 1,500 educational programs across diverse fields such as Finance, Management, Law, ESG, and Leadership. Through education that blends academic rigor with practical business-based case studies, it supports the reskilling and sustainable growth of individuals and organizations.

The "Internationalisation Series: Smart Business & Healthcare Japan" program is conducted as part of this commitment. The purpose of this series is to learn about advanced initiatives in Japanese digital healthcare and eldercare, and to promote the development of medical and healthcare innovation and the exchange of international knowledge in Singapore and the wider Asian region.

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ABOUT TECHDOCTOR INC.

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TechDoctor Inc. operates under the vision "Towards an era where data improves well-being," developing and promoting social implementation of "digital 
biomarkers*" that derive health-related insights from daily sensing data collected by wearable devices and other means. We aim to realize AI-driven medicine based on data in collaboration with medical, pharmaceutical, food-related companies, and research institutions.

CEO: Kazumichi Minato

Headquarters: Kyobashi Ed-Grand 4F, 2-2-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Founded: June 21, 2019

Business: Development and operation of digital biomarker development platform 

          "SelfBase," provision of digital medical solutions

URL: https://www.technology-doctor.com/

* About Digital Biomarkers

Digital biomarkers are indicators for continuously and objectively evaluating the presence or absence of disease, changes in disease status, and treatment effects based on daily biometric data obtained from smartphones, wearable devices, and other sources.

While traditional biomarkers were primarily "point data" measured temporarily at medical institutions, digital biomarkers are characterized by the ability to continuously acquire "line data" from daily life. Based on indicators such as exercise, sleep, and heart rate, they are expected to be used for early disease detection, treatment monitoring, and as new endpoints in drug development. Development has been progressing overseas since around 2019, and attention is also increasing in Japan.