Transition of GHTF Chairmanship

As per the GHTF procedural rules, the GHTF Chairmanship is transferred to Japan from Australia effective July 1st, 2011.

Sincere appreciation is extended to GHTF representatives from the Australian government and the Australian medical device industry for their excellent chairmanship, smooth secretariat operation, and hard work in advancing GHTF activities during their period of governance.

The new GHTF Chair is Dr. Kazunari Asanuma, Director of Office of Medical Device Evaluation, MHLW and that the new GHTF Vice-Chair is Mr. Kazuo Ogino, Chairman of JFMDA. Contact information is included in the GHTF Steering Committee membership list.

Congratulations to the representatives from the Japanese government and the Japanese medical device industry and best wishes for success in advancing the GHTF mission and goals.

Updated 18 August 2011

Other Sites of Interest

Disclaimers