We are pleased to announce that Mr MACHIDA Daisuke has been appointed as the new Director-General of IRCI, effective from 1st April 2023, succeeding Mr IWAMOTO Wataru. We are confident that under Mr MACHIDA’s leadership, IRCI will continue to facilitate further research for safeguarding ICH in the Asia-Pacific region. We sincerely appreciate your continued support and look forward to collaborating with you in the future.