What is the International Vitamin K Symposium?
But before that, what is vitamin K? Vitamin K2 is a type of vitamin K. Vitamin K was first discovered accidentally by Danish Biochemist Carl Peter Henrik Dam when he performed an experiment with chicks and came across a substance that seemed to influence bleeding. The substance was named vitamin K, with the alphabet ‘K’ derived from the German word Koagulation which means blood coagulation. Afterward, he joint hands with American Biochemist Edward Adelbert Doisy and his team to further illustrate and explain the mechanism of vitamin K. The two were later awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine in 1943.
However, 90 years since its discovery, it is fair to say that there are not many researches in the field of vitamin K across the globe, and the same applies to the platform for researchers of this field to talk about and share views on the subject.
Bearing that in mind, to make use of vitamin K and contribute to the general health of the public and disease prevention, the symposium aims to:
- ・Promote the exchange of information between various researchers from different fields who are working on vitamin K
- ・Create a platform for discussion
- ・Stimulate more basic researches
- ・Acknowledge and summarize top-notch and novel research results
- ・Explore and review practical applications
- ・Facilitate biological demonstration and experimentation, and also researches with clinical trials in mind
All in an attempt of establishing a place where internationally recognized research results can be achieved through open and frank discussion between specialists and researchers from various fields, and those working on exploration of direct practical application of vitamin K2.
Under this symposium, academic research study group is held at least once a year. In this meeting, presentations and discussions of vitamin K2 and its related research, together with the potential for product development are focused.
The 2nd International Vitamin K2 Symposium
Usefulness of vitamin K2 from the perspective of medicine and nutrition
Speaker
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Presentation time 12:35 - 13:10
Special presentation
Nutritional problems in Asia and “Japan Nutrition”The Japan Dietetic Association (JDA) President
Prof. Teiji Nakamura
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Presentation time 14:15 - 14:55
The status of Vitamin K and its possible role in nutrition management in patients with sarcopenia
Professor of Clinical Nutrition
Director, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College HospitalProf. Kang Yu
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Presentation time 13:10 - 13:35
Invited presentation:
History of vitamin K researches and diversity of vitamin K functionalitiesHonorary professor (Specially appointed (visiting) professor in agricultural research),
Division of nutrition, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University
CEO, Tohoku AgriScience Innovation Co., Ltd.Prof. Michio Komai
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Presentation time 14:55 - 15:35
Vitamin K2, an effective and safe therapeutic candidate for management of muscle cramps
Associate Professor
Director, Department of Hematology,
Southwest Jiaotong University Hospital
The Third People’s Hospital of ChengduProf. Jing Tan
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Presentation time 13:35 - 14:00
Discovery and synthesis of vitamin K derivatives and their antitumor activities
Director, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Professor, Department of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, Division of Biomolecular Chemistry, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityProf. Hiroyuki Kagechika
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Presentation time 15:35 - 16:15
Inhibitory effect of Vitamin K2 on dextran Sodium sulfate-induced colitis in mice
Professor of Physiology
Dalian Medical UniversityProf. Shuzhuang Li
* Depending on the control of COVID-19, there is a possibility of changes to the program or suspension of the event. Please also be noted that the speakers from China may be subject to change at short notice due to visiting schedule in Japan.. Your understanding would be much appreciated.
The 2nd International Vitamin K2 Symposium
Usefulness of vitamin K2 from the perspective of medicine and nutrition
| Date and Time |
2 October 2023 12:30～17:00（Reception starts at 11：30） |
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| Venue |
Hall 1, JP Tower Hall & Conference [4F KITTE, Marunouchi 2-7-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan] |
The event has been canceled. |
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| Organizer | Study Group of Vitamin K2 |
- Previous Symposium
Vitamin K2 Research Study Group Office
(Under ORTHOMEDICO Inc.)
