Professor, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
Member of Royal Academy of Medicine in Belgium

Engaged in financial/business strategy analysis, policy support and other consulting services for the biotech and healthtech companies at SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.

Worked in legal and compliance affairs at Development Bank of Japan Inc, and served as a director and auditor at several operating companies

Mr. Nishiyama worked in many different areas including accounting, corporate planning and health care business, at Mitsui Chemicals Inc., served as President of Health Care Business Sector and Whole You, Inc., then served as President of Mitsui Chemicals America, Inc. as well as Representative in America.
He currently serves as President of Mitsui Fine Chemicals, Inc.

Pharmacist, Public Health Laboratory Technologist, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Engaged in R&D work at business companies, and academia
Senior URA, Hiroshima University
Program Officer, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED)