1. Purpose
The Japanese Knee Society (JKS) conducts research and presentations related to the knee joint, communicates and cooperates with other organizations related to the knee joint, contributes to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge about the knee joint, and thereby contributes to the promotion of human health and welfare.
2. About JKS
Name: The Japanese Knee Society（JKS）
Founded：June,1st,2023
President：Ryosuke Kuroda
Projects：
- Hold academic meetings, lectures and presentations on knee joint related research
- Publish academic journals, academic books, and e-books
- Investigative research on knee arthrology
- Educational projects and awards for members
- Exchanges and partnerships with related academic organizations in Japan and overseas
- Social contribution activities to promote people’s health, especially maintenance of knee joint function
- Organize projects necessary for achieving our purpose
3. Board of Directors
- President
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Ryosuke Kuroda
Kobe University
- Vice President
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Muneaki Ishijima
Juntendo University
Shuichi Matsuda
Kyoto University
- Director
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Nobuo Adachi
Hiroshima University
Masahiko Ikeuchi
Kochi University
Ken Okazaki
Tokyo Women’s Medical University
Hideyuki Koga
Institute of Science Tokyo
Shuji Taketomi
The University of Tokyo
Masataka Deie
Hiroshima Citizens Hospital
Norimasa Nakamura
Osaka Health Science University
Tokifumi Majima
Nippon Medical School
- Inspectors
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Yasuyuki Ishibashi
Hirosaki University
Ken Nakata
Osaka University
4. Annual Congress
| 2nd | |
|---|---|
| Congress President | Tokifumi Majima（Professor, Nippon Medical School） |
| Dates | Dec 6(Fri.)-Dec7(Sat.),2024 |
| Venue | Okinawa Convention Center (OCC) |
| URL | https://site.convention.co.jp/2jks/ |
| 3rd | |
|---|---|
| Congress President | Ryosuke Kuroda（Professor, Kobe University） |
| Dates | Dec 5(Fri.)-Dec7(Sun.),2025 |
| Venue | Arcrea HIMEJI |
| URL | TBD |