Prof. TAKASAKI Yohsuke
MD, PhD, ScM, MPA, MBA, FRSM
AI Physician-Scientist | Serial Entrepreneur | Public Health Leader
A distinguished AI physician-scientist, serial entrepreneur, and former senior medical officer at Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW). His multifaceted expertise is backed by an M.D., a Ph.D. in Medical Science, a Master of Science (SM) from Harvard University, an MBA from the University of Cambridge, and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Columbia University.
Dr. TAKASAKI Yohsuke began his career as a physician in internal medicine and community healthcare after graduating from Okayama University Medical School. He then transitioned to public service, joining the MHLW, where he held a series of key directorial positions. His leadership roles included Director for the Promotion of Medical Information Technology, Director for the International Expansion of Medical Services, Director for Emergency and Perinatal Care, and Director for Disaster Medical Response. His governmental experience extended to critical assignments at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) focusing on life sciences, the Cabinet Office addressing food safety, and the Cabinet Secretariat tackling cybersecurity in the medical field. Internationally, he served as the Chief for a JICA joint project on global health between Japan and Thailand and interned at the World Health Organization (WHO).
After an impactful career in government, he transitioned to the private sector. He spearheaded new healthcare business development and investment strategies for a major Japanese IT corporation and gained hands-on experience at a UK-based venture capital firm. As a serial entrepreneur, he has since founded multiple companies dedicated to advancing healthcare through Medical DX (Digital Transformation), AI, and the development of digital medical devices. He also established and runs an internal medicine clinic in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and serves as an external board member for several companies.
Currently, Dr. Takasaki is deeply engaged in academia and research. He holds appointments as an Invited Professor at Osaka University’s Graduate School of Medicine, a Senior Advisor at Okayama University’s Organization for Research and Innovation, an Associate at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, and a Visiting Professor at Hiroshima University’s Faculty of Medicine. He is also the founder and lead instructor of “Medical AI Nexus,” an educational platform dedicated to teaching medical professionals about AI.
He is a Board Certified Senior Specialist in Social Medicine and a distinguished Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM).