Photo recollections of laureates
Dr. Cerf

Japan Prize Week
At a 1999 Millennium Ball at
the White House – with the First Lady,
Mrs. Hilary Clinton.

Sigrid was an active and talented
interior designer and translator.

Welcome Reception, April 21

The week of April 21 to 26,
2008, was designated as "Japan
Prize Week" with many events.

Three US Scientists
Awarded 2008 Japan Prize

Courtesy Call on the Japan Academy, April 22

Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
Attended the Presentation Ceremony

After six years with the Advanced
Research Program Agency, Dr Cerf
joined MCI in 1983 and helped launchcommercial electronic mail system.

Dr. Vinton Cerf was born in New
Haven, Connecticut. As a oneyear-old, he looks very happy withhis mother Muriel.

No. 40
May 2008

THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FOUNDATION OF JAPANAkasaka Twin Tower East, 13th Floor, 17-22
Akasaka 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052, JAPAN
Tel. +81-3-5545-0551 Fax. +81-3-5545-0554
E-Mail info@japanprize.jp
URL http://www.japanprize.jp

Joint Press Conference, April 21

Commemorative Lectures, April 22

Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister, April 24

Dinner Meeting Hosted by H. E. Mr. Kishida,
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Policy, April 21

Academic Round-table Discussion, April 22

Holiday in Kyoto, April 26

Dr. Kahn
President Clinton presented him and Dr. Cerf
with U.S. National Medals of Technology.

This team was in charge ofdesigning the network system.

He was born in Brooklyn,
New York. Look at his face.
We can see he is a unyielding
person.

2009 (25th)
Japan Prize

He married thenMs. Patrice Lyons.

The categories for the 2009 (25th)
Japan Prize are " The transformation

Dr. McKusick

towards a sustainable society in harmony
Dr. Anne McKusick is a rheumatologist byprofession. She is well versed in genetics
too, and has been his great supporter andpartner for the last 60 years.

An outing in 1964 with their three children,
Kenneth 4, Carol 14 and Victor-Wayne 3.

with nature" and "Technological integration of medical science and engineering".
Candidates have been recommended
through numerous letters of nomination
received by the Foundation from all over
the world. The 2009 (25th) Japan Prize
Selection Committee has been established by the Foundation and the results
will be announced in January 2009. The

Dr. Victor A McKusick wasborn in a dairy farm in theState of Maine. He has atwin brother, Vincent.

Dr. McKusick has been involved in
all aspects of medical genetics withextensive clinical patient care practice.

presentation ceremony will take place inApril 2009.

Field I: Environment/Infrastructure
Prize Category:"The transformation towards a sustainable society in harmony with nature"
The limits of the global environment have brought us to a point in time when a reassessment isneeded of modern technological society rooted in a social foundation of large-scale consumptionof energy and resources. As we turn towards a sustainable society in harmony with nature thatsatisfies basic human needs, confers safety and security, fosters humanitarian qualities andconserves energy while emitting low levels of carbon dioxide, we will need to be able to synthesize
knowledge from various fields, including scientific knowledge about the natural world and humanactivity and highly-evolved information science, together with insights about human societies, inorder to achieve social change and re-create a new foundation for society. People are needed who
can make a significant contribution to any of the requisite tasks, such as awakening people to theneed for change, expressing a vision of the new technological society, creating a social foundation,
developing key technologies needed to transform society, or promoting mutual awareness andintegration of information and public opinion.

Field II: Health Care/Therapeutic Technology
Prize Category:"Technological integration of medical science and engineering"
Recent remarkable advances in clinical medicine have been achieved by integration of medicine,engineering, and related fields, enabling progress in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment ofdisease. Progress has been made in various areas, including imaging techniques, drug discovery,
drug delivery systems, telemedicine, regenerative medicine, and simplified diagnostic techniques.
The prize for 2009 will be awarded for innovative contributions to health and health care throughthe development and application of technological integration of medical science and engineering.

The presentation ceremony of the 2008 (24th) Japan Prize, the most prestigious and honored prize in the fields of science and technology,
was held at the National Theatre in Tokyo on April 23, 2008.
The Prize is presented annually by the Science and Technology Foundation of Japan to scientists and researchers who have made substantial
contributions to the advancement of science and technology and to the peace and prosperity of mankind.
The prize categories this year were "Information Communication Theory and Technology" and "Medical Genomics and Genetics." A total of
714 nominations were made by top scientists and academics around the world, 333 for the Information Communication Theory and Technology
prize category and 381 for the Medical Genomics and Genetics prize category.
Out of those nominations, three scientists from the US were awarded the 2008 Japan Prize.

OUTLINEThe Japan Prize is awarded to world-class scientists andtechnologists who were credited with original and outstandingachievements and contributed to the advancement of science andtechnology, thereby furthering the cause of peace and the prosperityof mankind. In principle, original achievements in science andtechnology are given priority during the selection process.
No distinction is made as to nationality, occupation, race, orgender. Only living persons may be named.
Fields of study for the prize encompass all categories of scienceand technology, with two categories designated for the prize eachyear in consideration of developments in science and technology.
Each Japan Prize laureate receives a certificate of merit and acommemorative medal. A cash award of 50 million yen is alsopresented for each prize category.

Information Communication Theory
and Technology

Medical Genomics
and Genetics

Achievement:
Creation of network architecture
and communication protocol for the Internet

Achievement:
Establishment of medical genetics
and contributions to its development

Dr. Vinton G. Cerf

Dr. Robert E. Kahn

Dr. Victor A. McKusick(U.S.A.)(U.S.A.)

Vice President and Chief Internet
Evangelist, Google Inc.

Chairman, CEO & President ofCorporation for National Research
Initiatives (CNRI)

University Professor of Medical
Genetics, the McKusick- Nathans
Institute of Genetic Medicine at
the Johns Hopkins University(U.S.A.)

Address by His Majesty The Emperor
On the occasion of this Twenty-fourth Japan

Dr. McKusick founded the field of medical

Prize presentation ceremony, I offer my sincere

genetics, which investigates the relationshipcongratulations to Dr. Vinton G. Cerf andbetween illness and genes, and has devoted

D r. R o b e r t E . K a h n f o r t h e i r w o r k o nhimself to research for over half a century. The“Information Communication Theory andfruits of his study were systematically compiled

Technology,” and to Dr. Victor A. McKusick for

into a text that is considered throughout thehis work on “Medical Genomics and Genetics.”

world as essential reading for every clinician.

Until the early 1970s, telephone and radio

Furthermore, Dr. McKusick, who is also a

communications were transmitted through their own

founding member of the Human Genome Organization andseparate networks, and it was impossible to connect different

has served at its helm, is a leading figure in human genome

networks. In order to overcome this problem and to enable theanalysis, and has played a pivotal role in the development oftransmission and reception of data between different networks,

medical treatments utilizing genetic codes.

Dr. Cerf and Dr. Kahn developed the communication protocol

Through their research, these three professors pioneered

known as TCP, which was presented in a joint paper publishedunmarked territories in their respective fields of informationin 1974. This communication protocol was further reworked

technology and medicine, and their accomplishments haveinto the communication protocol called TCP/IP, which isbrought countless benefits to people’s lives.

used today in the Internet. The far-sighted efforts of these

Let me express, in offering my congratulations, my wish

two professors led to today’s network society, which hasthat science and technology should continue to develop

dramatically transformed our whole way of life.

through cooperation across national boundaries, and contribute

BanquetFollowing the presentation ceremony, a banquet for the 2008 Japan Prize laureates was held at the Hotel New Otani in Tokyoon the evening of April 23 in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress as well as 350 dignitaries including
Japanese government officials, ambassadors and ministers, and celebrities from various fields.
And a congratulatory address was made by H.E. Mr. Satsuki Eda, President of the House of Councilors.
Prior to closing the banquet, the three laureates gave speeches of thanks and brought the elegant state banquet to its close.

Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress arriveat the Hotel New Otani

Opening address by President Ito

Congratulatory address by H.E. Mr. Eda

Acknowledgement by Dr. Cerf

Acknowledgement by Dr. Kahn

Acknowledgement by Dr. McKusickto the well-being of mankind.

The Presentation Ceremony
Their Majesties the Emperor andProf. Hiroyuki Yoshikawa, Chairman

Empress attended the presentationof the Foundation made the opening

ceremony at the National Theatre

address and Dr. Nobuaki Kumagai,in Tokyo on April 23, 2008. About

Chairman of the 2008 Japan Prize

1,000 distinguished guests attended

Selection Committee, introduced thethe ceremony, including H.E. Mr.

three laureates. After the chairmen of

Yohei Kono, Speaker of the House of

the two selection panels presented theRepresentatives, H.E. Mr. Satsuki Eda,

reasons for their selections, Foundation

President of House of Councillors, H.E.

President Masao Ito presented theMr. Niro Shimada, Chief Justice of thethree laureates with their certificates ofSupreme Court, H.E. Mr. Fumio Kishida,

merit, commemorative medals and cash

Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy, ambassadors
to Japan, eminent scholars and researchers, and representatives fromother fields including politics, finance, industry and the media.
The ceremony began with a rendition of "Overture Japan,"a work composed by Minoru Miki for the ceremony andperformed by the Tokyo Geidai Student Orchestra conducted by
Hikotaro Yazaki.

■ Volunteer support for Japan Prize Week
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
arrive at the National Theatre

Citation for the award presented by Dr. Suematsu

Opening address by Chairman Yoshikawa

Introduction of the laureates by Dr. Kumagai

Various volunteens attended the 2008 Japan Prize Week events.

Citation for the award presented by Dr. Matsubara

awards of 50 million yen for each category.

Congratulatory address by H.E. Mr. Konod u r i n g t h e we e k . I

The participants were Dr. Kanami Orihara (National Research

can not usually meet

Institute for Child Health and Development), Ms. Yuki Arasesuch eminent people(Osaka University), Ms. Yuriko Ino (Kyoto University), Mr.

a t a ca d e m ic eve nt s

Hiroki Ishizuka (Tokyo Denki University), Mr. Tsuyoshi Katagiri

and receptions. It was(Tokyo University), Mr. Shoji Masamichi (Tsukuba University),amazing to talk to

Ms. Chisa Okada (Japan Women's University), Mr. Hiroki Orihara

scientists who are active(Keio University), Ms. Miwako Sano (East Japan Railway

in different fields from

Campany), Mr. Ryo Tamaki (Tokyo University)

my major. They gave
me so many new viewpoints. In the course of these discussions I

His Majesty the Emperor gave a congratulatory address
honoring the three laureates. Finally, a congratulatory speech by
H.E. Mr. Yohei Kono, Speaker of the House of Representatives,

Comments from Mr. Hiroki Orihara follow:

also realized my lack of proficiency in English. I have to improve

It was a very exciting experience for me to participate in the

my English.

2008 Japan Prize Week, as a member of the volunteer team.

was delivered.
After ceremony, the Tokyo Geidai Student Orchestra performed
the commemorative concert.
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress attend
the commemorative concert

Commemorative concert

Associating with other volunteers, I was inspired by their keen

The presentation ceremony was held in the presence of Theirconsciousness as scientists. From now on I will tackle with myMajesties, the Emperor and Empress. It was so wonderful. At

studies more vigorously. I want to make use of the motivation I

the same time, I had great chances to talk with leading scientists

gained from this marvelous experience.

Information Communication Theory
and Technology

Medical Genomics
and Genetics

Achievement:
Creation of network architecture
and communication protocol for the Internet

Achievement:
Establishment of medical genetics
and contributions to its development

Dr. Vinton G. Cerf

Dr. Robert E. Kahn

Dr. Victor A. McKusick(U.S.A.)(U.S.A.)

Vice President and Chief Internet
Evangelist, Google Inc.

Chairman, CEO & President ofCorporation for National Research
Initiatives (CNRI)

University Professor of Medical
Genetics, the McKusick- Nathans
Institute of Genetic Medicine at
the Johns Hopkins University(U.S.A.)

Address by His Majesty The Emperor
On the occasion of this Twenty-fourth Japan

Dr. McKusick founded the field of medical

Prize presentation ceremony, I offer my sincere

genetics, which investigates the relationshipcongratulations to Dr. Vinton G. Cerf andbetween illness and genes, and has devoted

D r. R o b e r t E . K a h n f o r t h e i r w o r k o nhimself to research for over half a century. The“Information Communication Theory andfruits of his study were systematically compiled

Technology,” and to Dr. Victor A. McKusick for

into a text that is considered throughout thehis work on “Medical Genomics and Genetics.”

world as essential reading for every clinician.

Until the early 1970s, telephone and radio

Furthermore, Dr. McKusick, who is also a

communications were transmitted through their own

founding member of the Human Genome Organization andseparate networks, and it was impossible to connect different

has served at its helm, is a leading figure in human genome

networks. In order to overcome this problem and to enable theanalysis, and has played a pivotal role in the development oftransmission and reception of data between different networks,

medical treatments utilizing genetic codes.

Dr. Cerf and Dr. Kahn developed the communication protocol

Through their research, these three professors pioneered

known as TCP, which was presented in a joint paper publishedunmarked territories in their respective fields of informationin 1974. This communication protocol was further reworked

technology and medicine, and their accomplishments haveinto the communication protocol called TCP/IP, which isbrought countless benefits to people’s lives.

used today in the Internet. The far-sighted efforts of these

Let me express, in offering my congratulations, my wish

two professors led to today’s network society, which hasthat science and technology should continue to develop

dramatically transformed our whole way of life.

through cooperation across national boundaries, and contribute

BanquetFollowing the presentation ceremony, a banquet for the 2008 Japan Prize laureates was held at the Hotel New Otani in Tokyoon the evening of April 23 in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress as well as 350 dignitaries including
Japanese government officials, ambassadors and ministers, and celebrities from various fields.
And a congratulatory address was made by H.E. Mr. Satsuki Eda, President of the House of Councilors.
Prior to closing the banquet, the three laureates gave speeches of thanks and brought the elegant state banquet to its close.

Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress arriveat the Hotel New Otani

Opening address by President Ito

Congratulatory address by H.E. Mr. Eda

Acknowledgement by Dr. Cerf

Acknowledgement by Dr. Kahn

Acknowledgement by Dr. McKusickto the well-being of mankind.

The Presentation Ceremony
Their Majesties the Emperor andProf. Hiroyuki Yoshikawa, Chairman

Empress attended the presentationof the Foundation made the opening

ceremony at the National Theatre

address and Dr. Nobuaki Kumagai,in Tokyo on April 23, 2008. About

Chairman of the 2008 Japan Prize

1,000 distinguished guests attended

Selection Committee, introduced thethe ceremony, including H.E. Mr.

three laureates. After the chairmen of

Yohei Kono, Speaker of the House of

the two selection panels presented theRepresentatives, H.E. Mr. Satsuki Eda,

reasons for their selections, Foundation

President of House of Councillors, H.E.

President Masao Ito presented theMr. Niro Shimada, Chief Justice of thethree laureates with their certificates ofSupreme Court, H.E. Mr. Fumio Kishida,

merit, commemorative medals and cash

Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy, ambassadors
to Japan, eminent scholars and researchers, and representatives fromother fields including politics, finance, industry and the media.
The ceremony began with a rendition of "Overture Japan,"a work composed by Minoru Miki for the ceremony andperformed by the Tokyo Geidai Student Orchestra conducted by
Hikotaro Yazaki.

■ Volunteer support for Japan Prize Week
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
arrive at the National Theatre

Citation for the award presented by Dr. Suematsu

Opening address by Chairman Yoshikawa

Introduction of the laureates by Dr. Kumagai

Various volunteens attended the 2008 Japan Prize Week events.

Citation for the award presented by Dr. Matsubara

awards of 50 million yen for each category.

Congratulatory address by H.E. Mr. Konod u r i n g t h e we e k . I

The participants were Dr. Kanami Orihara (National Research

can not usually meet

Institute for Child Health and Development), Ms. Yuki Arasesuch eminent people(Osaka University), Ms. Yuriko Ino (Kyoto University), Mr.

a t a ca d e m ic eve nt s

Hiroki Ishizuka (Tokyo Denki University), Mr. Tsuyoshi Katagiri

and receptions. It was(Tokyo University), Mr. Shoji Masamichi (Tsukuba University),amazing to talk to

Ms. Chisa Okada (Japan Women's University), Mr. Hiroki Orihara

scientists who are active(Keio University), Ms. Miwako Sano (East Japan Railway

in different fields from

Campany), Mr. Ryo Tamaki (Tokyo University)

my major. They gave
me so many new viewpoints. In the course of these discussions I

His Majesty the Emperor gave a congratulatory address
honoring the three laureates. Finally, a congratulatory speech by
H.E. Mr. Yohei Kono, Speaker of the House of Representatives,

Comments from Mr. Hiroki Orihara follow:

also realized my lack of proficiency in English. I have to improve

It was a very exciting experience for me to participate in the

my English.

2008 Japan Prize Week, as a member of the volunteer team.

was delivered.
After ceremony, the Tokyo Geidai Student Orchestra performed
the commemorative concert.
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress attend
the commemorative concert

Commemorative concert

Associating with other volunteers, I was inspired by their keen

The presentation ceremony was held in the presence of Theirconsciousness as scientists. From now on I will tackle with myMajesties, the Emperor and Empress. It was so wonderful. At

studies more vigorously. I want to make use of the motivation I

the same time, I had great chances to talk with leading scientists

gained from this marvelous experience.

Information Communication Theory
and Technology

Medical Genomics
and Genetics

Achievement:
Creation of network architecture
and communication protocol for the Internet

Achievement:
Establishment of medical genetics
and contributions to its development

Dr. Vinton G. Cerf

Dr. Robert E. Kahn

Dr. Victor A. McKusick(U.S.A.)(U.S.A.)

Vice President and Chief Internet
Evangelist, Google Inc.

Chairman, CEO & President ofCorporation for National Research
Initiatives (CNRI)

University Professor of Medical
Genetics, the McKusick- Nathans
Institute of Genetic Medicine at
the Johns Hopkins University(U.S.A.)

Address by His Majesty The Emperor
On the occasion of this Twenty-fourth Japan

Dr. McKusick founded the field of medical

Prize presentation ceremony, I offer my sincere

genetics, which investigates the relationshipcongratulations to Dr. Vinton G. Cerf andbetween illness and genes, and has devoted

D r. R o b e r t E . K a h n f o r t h e i r w o r k o nhimself to research for over half a century. The“Information Communication Theory andfruits of his study were systematically compiled

Technology,” and to Dr. Victor A. McKusick for

into a text that is considered throughout thehis work on “Medical Genomics and Genetics.”

world as essential reading for every clinician.

Until the early 1970s, telephone and radio

Furthermore, Dr. McKusick, who is also a

communications were transmitted through their own

founding member of the Human Genome Organization andseparate networks, and it was impossible to connect different

has served at its helm, is a leading figure in human genome

networks. In order to overcome this problem and to enable theanalysis, and has played a pivotal role in the development oftransmission and reception of data between different networks,

medical treatments utilizing genetic codes.

Dr. Cerf and Dr. Kahn developed the communication protocol

Through their research, these three professors pioneered

known as TCP, which was presented in a joint paper publishedunmarked territories in their respective fields of informationin 1974. This communication protocol was further reworked

technology and medicine, and their accomplishments haveinto the communication protocol called TCP/IP, which isbrought countless benefits to people’s lives.

used today in the Internet. The far-sighted efforts of these

Let me express, in offering my congratulations, my wish

two professors led to today’s network society, which hasthat science and technology should continue to develop

dramatically transformed our whole way of life.

through cooperation across national boundaries, and contribute

BanquetFollowing the presentation ceremony, a banquet for the 2008 Japan Prize laureates was held at the Hotel New Otani in Tokyoon the evening of April 23 in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress as well as 350 dignitaries including
Japanese government officials, ambassadors and ministers, and celebrities from various fields.
And a congratulatory address was made by H.E. Mr. Satsuki Eda, President of the House of Councilors.
Prior to closing the banquet, the three laureates gave speeches of thanks and brought the elegant state banquet to its close.

Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress arriveat the Hotel New Otani

Opening address by President Ito

Congratulatory address by H.E. Mr. Eda

Acknowledgement by Dr. Cerf

Acknowledgement by Dr. Kahn

Acknowledgement by Dr. McKusickto the well-being of mankind.

The Presentation Ceremony
Their Majesties the Emperor andProf. Hiroyuki Yoshikawa, Chairman

Empress attended the presentationof the Foundation made the opening

ceremony at the National Theatre

address and Dr. Nobuaki Kumagai,in Tokyo on April 23, 2008. About

Chairman of the 2008 Japan Prize

1,000 distinguished guests attended

Selection Committee, introduced thethe ceremony, including H.E. Mr.

three laureates. After the chairmen of

Yohei Kono, Speaker of the House of

the two selection panels presented theRepresentatives, H.E. Mr. Satsuki Eda,

reasons for their selections, Foundation

President of House of Councillors, H.E.

President Masao Ito presented theMr. Niro Shimada, Chief Justice of thethree laureates with their certificates ofSupreme Court, H.E. Mr. Fumio Kishida,

merit, commemorative medals and cash

Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy, ambassadors
to Japan, eminent scholars and researchers, and representatives fromother fields including politics, finance, industry and the media.
The ceremony began with a rendition of "Overture Japan,"a work composed by Minoru Miki for the ceremony andperformed by the Tokyo Geidai Student Orchestra conducted by
Hikotaro Yazaki.

■ Volunteer support for Japan Prize Week
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
arrive at the National Theatre

Citation for the award presented by Dr. Suematsu

Opening address by Chairman Yoshikawa

Introduction of the laureates by Dr. Kumagai

Various volunteens attended the 2008 Japan Prize Week events.

Citation for the award presented by Dr. Matsubara

awards of 50 million yen for each category.

Congratulatory address by H.E. Mr. Konod u r i n g t h e we e k . I

The participants were Dr. Kanami Orihara (National Research

can not usually meet

Institute for Child Health and Development), Ms. Yuki Arasesuch eminent people(Osaka University), Ms. Yuriko Ino (Kyoto University), Mr.

a t a ca d e m ic eve nt s

Hiroki Ishizuka (Tokyo Denki University), Mr. Tsuyoshi Katagiri

and receptions. It was(Tokyo University), Mr. Shoji Masamichi (Tsukuba University),amazing to talk to

Ms. Chisa Okada (Japan Women's University), Mr. Hiroki Orihara

scientists who are active(Keio University), Ms. Miwako Sano (East Japan Railway

in different fields from

Campany), Mr. Ryo Tamaki (Tokyo University)

my major. They gave
me so many new viewpoints. In the course of these discussions I

His Majesty the Emperor gave a congratulatory address
honoring the three laureates. Finally, a congratulatory speech by
H.E. Mr. Yohei Kono, Speaker of the House of Representatives,

Comments from Mr. Hiroki Orihara follow:

also realized my lack of proficiency in English. I have to improve

It was a very exciting experience for me to participate in the

my English.

2008 Japan Prize Week, as a member of the volunteer team.

was delivered.
After ceremony, the Tokyo Geidai Student Orchestra performed
the commemorative concert.
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress attend
the commemorative concert

Commemorative concert

Associating with other volunteers, I was inspired by their keen

The presentation ceremony was held in the presence of Theirconsciousness as scientists. From now on I will tackle with myMajesties, the Emperor and Empress. It was so wonderful. At

studies more vigorously. I want to make use of the motivation I

the same time, I had great chances to talk with leading scientists

gained from this marvelous experience.

Photo recollections of laureates
Dr. Cerf

Japan Prize Week
At a 1999 Millennium Ball at
the White House – with the First Lady,
Mrs. Hilary Clinton.

Sigrid was an active and talented
interior designer and translator.

Welcome Reception, April 21

The week of April 21 to 26,
2008, was designated as "Japan
Prize Week" with many events.

Three US Scientists
Awarded 2008 Japan Prize

Courtesy Call on the Japan Academy, April 22

Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
Attended the Presentation Ceremony

After six years with the Advanced
Research Program Agency, Dr Cerf
joined MCI in 1983 and helped launchcommercial electronic mail system.

Dr. Vinton Cerf was born in New
Haven, Connecticut. As a oneyear-old, he looks very happy withhis mother Muriel.

No. 40
May 2008

THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FOUNDATION OF JAPANAkasaka Twin Tower East, 13th Floor, 17-22
Akasaka 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052, JAPAN
Tel. +81-3-5545-0551 Fax. +81-3-5545-0554
E-Mail info@japanprize.jp
URL http://www.japanprize.jp

Joint Press Conference, April 21

Commemorative Lectures, April 22

Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister, April 24

Dinner Meeting Hosted by H. E. Mr. Kishida,
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Policy, April 21

Academic Round-table Discussion, April 22

Holiday in Kyoto, April 26

Dr. Kahn
President Clinton presented him and Dr. Cerf
with U.S. National Medals of Technology.

This team was in charge ofdesigning the network system.

He was born in Brooklyn,
New York. Look at his face.
We can see he is a unyielding
person.

2009 (25th)
Japan Prize

He married thenMs. Patrice Lyons.

The categories for the 2009 (25th)
Japan Prize are " The transformation

Dr. McKusick

towards a sustainable society in harmony
Dr. Anne McKusick is a rheumatologist byprofession. She is well versed in genetics
too, and has been his great supporter andpartner for the last 60 years.

An outing in 1964 with their three children,
Kenneth 4, Carol 14 and Victor-Wayne 3.

with nature" and "Technological integration of medical science and engineering".
Candidates have been recommended
through numerous letters of nomination
received by the Foundation from all over
the world. The 2009 (25th) Japan Prize
Selection Committee has been established by the Foundation and the results
will be announced in January 2009. The

Dr. Victor A McKusick wasborn in a dairy farm in theState of Maine. He has atwin brother, Vincent.

Dr. McKusick has been involved in
all aspects of medical genetics withextensive clinical patient care practice.

presentation ceremony will take place inApril 2009.

Field I: Environment/Infrastructure
Prize Category:"The transformation towards a sustainable society in harmony with nature"
The limits of the global environment have brought us to a point in time when a reassessment isneeded of modern technological society rooted in a social foundation of large-scale consumptionof energy and resources. As we turn towards a sustainable society in harmony with nature thatsatisfies basic human needs, confers safety and security, fosters humanitarian qualities andconserves energy while emitting low levels of carbon dioxide, we will need to be able to synthesize
knowledge from various fields, including scientific knowledge about the natural world and humanactivity and highly-evolved information science, together with insights about human societies, inorder to achieve social change and re-create a new foundation for society. People are needed who
can make a significant contribution to any of the requisite tasks, such as awakening people to theneed for change, expressing a vision of the new technological society, creating a social foundation,
developing key technologies needed to transform society, or promoting mutual awareness andintegration of information and public opinion.

Field II: Health Care/Therapeutic Technology
Prize Category:"Technological integration of medical science and engineering"
Recent remarkable advances in clinical medicine have been achieved by integration of medicine,engineering, and related fields, enabling progress in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment ofdisease. Progress has been made in various areas, including imaging techniques, drug discovery,
drug delivery systems, telemedicine, regenerative medicine, and simplified diagnostic techniques.
The prize for 2009 will be awarded for innovative contributions to health and health care throughthe development and application of technological integration of medical science and engineering.

The presentation ceremony of the 2008 (24th) Japan Prize, the most prestigious and honored prize in the fields of science and technology,
was held at the National Theatre in Tokyo on April 23, 2008.
The Prize is presented annually by the Science and Technology Foundation of Japan to scientists and researchers who have made substantial
contributions to the advancement of science and technology and to the peace and prosperity of mankind.
The prize categories this year were "Information Communication Theory and Technology" and "Medical Genomics and Genetics." A total of
714 nominations were made by top scientists and academics around the world, 333 for the Information Communication Theory and Technology
prize category and 381 for the Medical Genomics and Genetics prize category.
Out of those nominations, three scientists from the US were awarded the 2008 Japan Prize.

OUTLINEThe Japan Prize is awarded to world-class scientists andtechnologists who were credited with original and outstandingachievements and contributed to the advancement of science andtechnology, thereby furthering the cause of peace and the prosperityof mankind. In principle, original achievements in science andtechnology are given priority during the selection process.
No distinction is made as to nationality, occupation, race, orgender. Only living persons may be named.
Fields of study for the prize encompass all categories of scienceand technology, with two categories designated for the prize eachyear in consideration of developments in science and technology.
Each Japan Prize laureate receives a certificate of merit and acommemorative medal. A cash award of 50 million yen is alsopresented for each prize category.

Photo recollections of laureates
Dr. Cerf

Japan Prize Week
At a 1999 Millennium Ball at
the White House – with the First Lady,
Mrs. Hilary Clinton.

Sigrid was an active and talented
interior designer and translator.

Welcome Reception, April 21

The week of April 21 to 26,
2008, was designated as "Japan
Prize Week" with many events.

Three US Scientists
Awarded 2008 Japan Prize

Courtesy Call on the Japan Academy, April 22

Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
Attended the Presentation Ceremony

After six years with the Advanced
Research Program Agency, Dr Cerf
joined MCI in 1983 and helped launchcommercial electronic mail system.

Dr. Vinton Cerf was born in New
Haven, Connecticut. As a oneyear-old, he looks very happy withhis mother Muriel.

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Joint Press Conference, April 21

Commemorative Lectures, April 22

Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister, April 24

Dinner Meeting Hosted by H. E. Mr. Kishida,
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Policy, April 21

Academic Round-table Discussion, April 22

Holiday in Kyoto, April 26

Dr. Kahn
President Clinton presented him and Dr. Cerf
with U.S. National Medals of Technology.

This team was in charge ofdesigning the network system.

He was born in Brooklyn,
New York. Look at his face.
We can see he is a unyielding
person.

2009 (25th)
Japan Prize

He married thenMs. Patrice Lyons.

The categories for the 2009 (25th)
Japan Prize are " The transformation

Dr. McKusick

towards a sustainable society in harmony
Dr. Anne McKusick is a rheumatologist byprofession. She is well versed in genetics
too, and has been his great supporter andpartner for the last 60 years.

An outing in 1964 with their three children,
Kenneth 4, Carol 14 and Victor-Wayne 3.

with nature" and "Technological integration of medical science and engineering".
Candidates have been recommended
through numerous letters of nomination
received by the Foundation from all over
the world. The 2009 (25th) Japan Prize
Selection Committee has been established by the Foundation and the results
will be announced in January 2009. The

Dr. Victor A McKusick wasborn in a dairy farm in theState of Maine. He has atwin brother, Vincent.

Dr. McKusick has been involved in
all aspects of medical genetics withextensive clinical patient care practice.

presentation ceremony will take place inApril 2009.

Field I: Environment/Infrastructure
Prize Category:"The transformation towards a sustainable society in harmony with nature"
The limits of the global environment have brought us to a point in time when a reassessment isneeded of modern technological society rooted in a social foundation of large-scale consumptionof energy and resources. As we turn towards a sustainable society in harmony with nature thatsatisfies basic human needs, confers safety and security, fosters humanitarian qualities andconserves energy while emitting low levels of carbon dioxide, we will need to be able to synthesize
knowledge from various fields, including scientific knowledge about the natural world and humanactivity and highly-evolved information science, together with insights about human societies, inorder to achieve social change and re-create a new foundation for society. People are needed who
can make a significant contribution to any of the requisite tasks, such as awakening people to theneed for change, expressing a vision of the new technological society, creating a social foundation,
developing key technologies needed to transform society, or promoting mutual awareness andintegration of information and public opinion.

Field II: Health Care/Therapeutic Technology
Prize Category:"Technological integration of medical science and engineering"
Recent remarkable advances in clinical medicine have been achieved by integration of medicine,engineering, and related fields, enabling progress in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment ofdisease. Progress has been made in various areas, including imaging techniques, drug discovery,
drug delivery systems, telemedicine, regenerative medicine, and simplified diagnostic techniques.
The prize for 2009 will be awarded for innovative contributions to health and health care throughthe development and application of technological integration of medical science and engineering.

The presentation ceremony of the 2008 (24th) Japan Prize, the most prestigious and honored prize in the fields of science and technology,
was held at the National Theatre in Tokyo on April 23, 2008.
The Prize is presented annually by the Science and Technology Foundation of Japan to scientists and researchers who have made substantial
contributions to the advancement of science and technology and to the peace and prosperity of mankind.
The prize categories this year were "Information Communication Theory and Technology" and "Medical Genomics and Genetics." A total of
714 nominations were made by top scientists and academics around the world, 333 for the Information Communication Theory and Technology
prize category and 381 for the Medical Genomics and Genetics prize category.
Out of those nominations, three scientists from the US were awarded the 2008 Japan Prize.

OUTLINEThe Japan Prize is awarded to world-class scientists andtechnologists who were credited with original and outstandingachievements and contributed to the advancement of science andtechnology, thereby furthering the cause of peace and the prosperityof mankind. In principle, original achievements in science andtechnology are given priority during the selection process.
No distinction is made as to nationality, occupation, race, orgender. Only living persons may be named.
Fields of study for the prize encompass all categories of scienceand technology, with two categories designated for the prize eachyear in consideration of developments in science and technology.
Each Japan Prize laureate receives a certificate of merit and acommemorative medal. A cash award of 50 million yen is alsopresented for each prize category.