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CASS Heads Participate in the Sakura Science Exchange Program in Japan

Mar. 22, 2024

Zorille Villaflores | CASS

The College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) showcased its expertise and commitment to international collaboration at the Sakura Science Exchange Program held from March 4 to 14, 2024, at Hokkaido University in Sapporo, Japan. Dr. Melanie P. Tolentino, Head of the Center for Central Luzon Studies (CCLS), represented CLSU as one of the resource speakers and presented future collaborative research opportunities within the framework of Japan 5.0, and emphasized the importance of addressing global health challenges through interdisciplinary cooperation. Meanwhile, Asst. Professor Bessie May B. Soriano, Head of the Department of Psychology participated actively in the program as a delegate and engaged in discussions and workshops which focused on various public health matters, including healthcare, mental health, aging, and health disparities. According to them, the program provided a comprehensive learning experience, highlighting its potential to inspire collaborations and research aimed at addressing the challenges of an aging society sustainably. The Sakura Science Exchange Program was attended by 16 participants from Thailand, Bhutan, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines, comprising medical doctors, researchers, and graduate students in medicine, public health, and sociology. Four resource persons from various countries were invited to contribute their expertise to the program.

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