Countermeasures against tick-borne infectious diseases: AI identification system announced

In recent years, tick-borne severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) has become a serious public health issue. Since the first case was reported in Japan in 2013, the number of infected people has been steadily increasing, and urgent measures are needed.

To address this social issue, we have developed a "tick identification system" in collaboration with LAplust, a cutting-edge AI venture based in Nagasaki. We recently had the opportunity to present our findings at the welcome session of the International Symposium on Health Systems Research (HSR).

Of particular note is the collaboration with Mr. Harasaki, COO of LAplust, who won the Jury Special Award together with us at the Nagasaki City startup event "Kokodesho." By combining the technical capabilities of both companies, we were able to create an innovative solution.

As a startup originating from the Nagasaki University Institute of Tropical Medicine, we will continue to strive to solve global health issues.