Welcome to our enlightening Asia Analysis for July 2024! Inside, we have a range of insights from experts across Asia on a variety of subjects. Click the link to find out more
We have received input from Zisis Kozlakidis of the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Cancer and Jiaao Yu from Shanghai Jiao Tong University regarding the impact of lung cancer in Southeast Asia and China, as well as the necessary focus areas for therapies and interventions. The authors stress the need for increased allocation of resources to support ongoing research and to address the substantial overall burden of lung cancer.
ICT research and development
In a recent analysis, Dr Preethi Kesavan, an academic expert from the London School of Business and Finance Singapore, delves into Japan’s strategy for ICT research and development, plus building a resilient society. ICT plays a critical role in driving economies, enabling communication, and fostering innovation, serving as the foundation of modern society.
Tackling the water crises
Further in, Rithima Warrier from Frost & Sullivan discusses UN strategies that emphasise innovation, particularly in tackling water crises resulting from climate change. One interesting point to note is that global water consumption has been consistently increasing by about 1% per year since the 1980s. Additionally, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change projects that the Arctic sea cover is likely to melt at least once before 2050 altogether.
Novel treatments for cardiac ailments
In one of our research profiles, we hear from Yoshinori Yoshida, Associate Professor at the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application at Kyoto University. Due to restrictions on animal testing, human tissues derived from induced pluripotent stem cells offer a promising platform for discovering novel treatments for cardiac ailments.
Neurological diseases
Neurological diseases, the leading cause of illness and disability globally, are explored in this publication’s analysis. The Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, we hear, is an exemplary organisation dedicated to promoting collaboration in neuroscience and research on neurodegenerative diseases.
