The International Medical Information Center (IMIC) was established as an incorporated foundation in 1972. The foundation functions to provide reliable and accurate medical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare information in a timely and appropriate manner to the medical community, with the aim of contributing to the advancement of medicine and healthcare. In 2013, IMIC transitioned to a general incorporated foundation, and in 2022, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding.

It is with a sense of deep responsibility that I accept my appointment as the CEO of IMIC, which has now been in existence for more than 50 years with the support of each of you. I am committed to managing the foundation’s operations in a steady and reliable manner and sincerely hope that I will be able to contribute, even if in a small way, to the foundation’s vision of “contributing to world health”. I look forward to continued support from all of you.

Currently, the rapid evolution of AI is bringing about a major transformation in our society as a whole, and the fields of medicine, pharmacology, and medical information are no exception. We are currently engaged in addressing the major management issues of how to adapt to these environmental changes and make IMIC a sustainable business entity and how to accurately analyze the changes in our clients’ needs, and optimize our services.

An invaluable asset of our foundation is the trust that we have built with our clients over the years, as well as the experience and expertise that we have gained as information experts in response to that trust. To further strengthen the trust of our clients, we are committed to transforming our operations towards providing solutions for our clients that are appropriate for the times.

As we aim to reach the next milestone of IMIC of 100 years from its founding, we must continue to work together as a team, without fear of change, to fulfill our mission. I appreciate your continued support and cooperation.