The joint project of LSMU and Tokai University \u201cThe Interaction of Nutrition, Metagenomic and Molecular Gastric Microenvironment Factors in Helicobacter pylori-induced Gastric Carcinogenesis\u201d, aims to investigate the mechanisms of gastric cancer development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The study will compare the dietary habits and metagenomic factors, molecular profiles, and their role in the pathogenesis of gastric cancer in Lithuanian and Japanese gastric cancer patients against those of healthy individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGastric cancer presents a significant issue in both Lithuania and Japan, with Japan recording some of the world\u2019s highest rates of the disease. While the incidence of gastric cancer in Lithuania is lower than in Japan, it is still considerably high compared to other European countries. In the joint project, we aim to uncover new molecular aspects by comparing the Lithuanian and Japanese experiences. Notably, LSMU and the Japanese partner employ different investigative approaches, but the samples and the research protocol are uniform. In doing so, we are maximising the potential of both establishments,\u201d said Prof. J. Kup\u010dinskas, project leader. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further noted that Japan is a valuable partner, and there is an aspiration to broaden cooperation with Japan to include additional medical disciplines in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJapan is highly advanced in health sciences, making collaboration with them exceedingly beneficial to our University. We had the opportunity to not only showcase our Clinical Department of Gastroenterology and the Institute of Digestive Research but also to introduce them to other activities. The objective is to further expand projects of this kind in the future to include other areas of importance for the University and Kaunas Clinics\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mutual Interest in Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cooperation between LSMU and the Japanese universities is also supported by the Embassy of Japan. The Ambassador of the Land of the Rising Sun to Lithuania, T. Ozaki, articulated during the meeting that the Lithuanian healthcare sector is of a high standard, indicating significant potential for collaboration between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHealth sciences in Lithuania are well advanced, which leads me to believe that Japan and Lithuania could do a lot together in this area. I hope that this meeting will pave the way for further collaboration,\u201d Ambassador Ozaki noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prof. Dr R. Benetis, Rector of LSMU, expressed enthusiasm for the positive relationship between Lithuania and geographically distant Japan, along with the increased focus on global outreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLSMU has a good relationship with Japan and I am pleased that our relationship is growing. We learn many new and interesting things from our Japanese colleagues. We are also witnessing a rise in the number of Japanese students participating in our programmes, attending our summer camps, completing internship at our hospitals, and deepening their knowledge in different fields. This is beneficial as it not only broadens our international links but also attracts an increasing number of students from abroad, thereby expanding the University’s global footprint,\u201d said the Rector of the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Galerija<\/h2>\n
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