[Held on Thu, June 22] Body Seminar: "Menstruation and Femtech" (In-person and online / Pre-registration required)

2023/06/15

We will be holding a Body Seminar titled "Menstruation and Femtech."

The Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will hold the 9th Body Seminar as part of its "Breeze Project - Support for Women's Bodies," titled "Menstruation and Femtech."

In this seminar, we will discuss the knowledge and tips necessary for us to live healthily in both mind and body. This will range from medical insights on issues related to the female body, such as menstruation and vaginal discharge, to an introduction to the hormonal biorhythms of both women and men and the latest Femtech technologies.

Participation is open to all, regardless of gender, and we look forward to receiving your applications.

Body Seminar: Menstruation and Femtech Mini-lectures, Dialogue, and Q&A.pdf

This event will feature two mini-lectures and a dialogue.

■ Dr. Tomoko Yoshihama (Project Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine / Head of Department, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tachikawa Hospital, Federation of National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations)

Mini-lecture

"Is This a Sickness? Talking About Menstruation and Vaginal Discharge—What Women Should Know to Stay Healthy and Active"

"This discharge... should I see a doctor?"

"Painful periods, worries about PMS, what should I do..."

In the midst of your busy lives, some of you may have concerns about symptoms related to menstruation or vaginal discharge but feel that visiting an obstetrician/gynecologist is a high hurdle.

This time, we will talk about what symptoms should prompt you to consider a doctor's visit and what women should know to continue to be healthy and active.

■ Professor Yasue Mitsukura (Professor, Department of System Design Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology / CTO, Dentsu ScienceJam Inc. / CTO, eLife Inc. / President and CEO, FeMup Inc.)

Mini-lecture

"A New Femtech: Understanding Women's Biorhythms with a Simple Device"

In recent years, the term "Femtech" has become widespread, and its scope is diverse, including support for women and corporate assistance.

"Women's irritability was due to hormones"

We have been researching the mechanisms of the female mind and body from the perspective of hormones and have developed a new device that allows anyone to easily and effortlessly know their hormonal status anywhere, without a blood test.

"Track your menstrual cycle with a device. Maintain beautiful skin too!"

We will introduce these technologies and discuss physical ailments that can be caused by hormones. We will also introduce new findings about male biorhythms.

In the dialogue during the second half, we will explore the theme while answering questions from the audience in a Q&A session.

We look forward to your participation.

Thursday, June 22, 2023, 18:15–19:45

・In-person at G-lab, 6th Floor, East Building, Mita Campus (First-come, first-served)

・Online via Zoom Webinar

・Dr. Tomoko Yoshihama (Project Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine / Head of Department, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tachikawa Hospital, Federation of National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations)

・Professor Yasue Mitsukura (Professor, Department of System Design Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology / CTO, Dentsu ScienceJam Inc. / CTO, eLife Inc. / President and CEO, FeMup Inc.)

・Moderator: Akie Okuda (Vice-President and Head of the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)

18:15　Opening and Remarks

18:20　Mini-lecture by Dr. Yoshihama

18:50　Mini-lecture by Professor Mitsukura

19:20　Dialogue + Q&A

19:45　Closing

Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Keio University students (high school, undergraduate, and graduate), faculty, and staff

Please fill in the required information and apply from the URL below.

Application Form (keio.jp authentication required)

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Please note that this event will be recorded by the organizer for archival purposes.

Keio University Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion keiodiversity@info.keio.ac.jp