Goals of the Center
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We aim to support Fukushima's revitalization from a medical perspective and aim to share the experiences and lessons we have learned from the disaster with the world
The Fukushima Global Medical Science Center (FGMSC) was established as an organization to contribute to the restoration and revitalization of the local community following the 2011 disaster from a medical perspective, and disseminate its recovery status to the world. The Center serves three main roles: (1) maintain the health of the residents of Fukushima; (2) promote cutting-edge research and the revitalization of local industries; and (3) provide highly advanced medical care. FGMSC is comprised of five sub-centers, two divisions, and medical support for the Futaba area (through the Futaba Emergency and General Medicine Support Center). The Radiation Medical Science Center for the Fukushima Health Management Survey and the Health Promotion Center aim to protect the long-term health of prefectural residents following the Great East Japan Earthquake and nuclear accident, thereby improving the health of the residents and increasing their healthy life expectancy. The Translational Research Center and Advanced Clinical Research Center develop new diagnostic and testing agents, as well as therapeutic drugs to nurture growth in the medical industries, which will lead to revitalization of the region. The Advanced Clinical Division and the Thyroid and Endocrine Center use advanced medical equipment with the goal of detecting illnesses as early as possible, and they have a variety of specialists who collaborate with each other to provide advanced, specialized medical treatment. The Education and Human Resource Development Division works to support each center and division and cooperates with international institutions to cultivate the next generation of healthcare professionals. We have an obligation to share our experiences and lessons learned from the 2011 disaster and the nuclear accident with the world, as well as to future generations. We will continue to work tirelessly to achieve the mission of the Fukushima Global Medical Science Center.