| 2026/09/15（Tue） ITMA Day 1 | |
|---|---|
| Main Hall | |
| 1:00–1:10 PM | Opening Remarks |
| 1:10–1:20 PM | Welcome Address by the ITMA Secretary |
| 1:20–1:30 PM | Introduction of ITMA Board Members |
| 1:30–2:00 PM | Keynote Lecture 1 |
| 2:00–2:30 PM | Special Lecture 1 |
| 2:30–2:50 PM | Break |
| 2:50–3:20 PM | Keynote Lecture 2 |
| 3:20–3:50 PM | Keynote Lecture 3 |
| 3:50–4:00 PM | Break |
| 4:00–4:30 PM | Keynote Lecture 4 |
| 4:30–5:00 PM | Special Lecture 2 |
| 6:00 PM– | Welcome Party Josui Kaikan |
| Poster Session Room | |
| 1:00–5:00 PM | Poster set-up after removal of the JCTS posters |
| 2026/09/16（Wed） ITMA Day 2 | |
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| Main Hall | |
| 9:30–11:00 AM | Symposium 1 Protection for Vulnerable Road Users |
| 11:05–11:35 AM | Keynote Lecture 5 |
| 11:40 AM–12:10 PM | Keynote Lecture 6 |
| 12:10–1:20 PM | Lunch Orion Room, Josui Kaikan |
| 1:20–2:35 PM | ITMA Board Conference |
| 2:40–4:10 PM | Symposium 2 The Cutting Edge of Impact Biomechanics |
| 4:10–4:20 PM | Break |
| 4:20–4:50 PM | Keynote Lecture 7 |
| 4:55–5:25 PM | Chairman's Address (President Lecture) |
| 6:00 PM– | Banquet Josui Kaikan, Star Hall |
| Medium Conference Room | |
| 9:30–10:35 AM | Oral Presentation (I) Evaluation of Driving Ability |
| 1:20–2:15 PM | Oral Presentation (II) Vehicle Passenger Safety |
| 2:20–3:15 PM | Oral Presentation (III) Driver Distraction, Automated Driving |
| Poster Session Room | |
| 11:20 AM–12:00 PM | Poster Presentations Presentation & Q&A（posters on display 15–17 September） |
| 2026/09/17（Thu） ITMA Day 3 | |
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| Main Hall | |
| 9:30–11:00 AM | Symposium 3 Participation in Road Traffic for Aged and Handicapped Persons |
| 11:00–11:10 AM | Break |
| 11:10 AM–12:40 PM | Symposium 4 Towards Future Traffic Safety |
| 12:45–1:00 PM | Closing Ceremony incl. Address by the Next ITMA President |
| Medium Conference Room | |
| 9:30–10:25 AM | Oral Presentation (IV) Road Traffic Environment and Collision |
| 10:25–10:40 AM | Break |
| 10:40–11:35 AM | Oral Presentation (V) General Preventive Measures |
Final Program
— as published in the official Abstract Book (September 2026). Sessions, chairs, and presentations are listed in full below.
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Main Hall
1:00–1:10 PM
Opening Remarks
Masahito Hitosugi
1:10–1:20 PM
Welcome Address by the ITMA Secretary
Lars Englund
1:20–1:30 PM
Introduction of ITMA Board Members
Masahito Hitosugi
1:30–2:00 PM
Keynote Lecture 1
Chair:
Lars Englund (Secretary, ITMA)
KL-1
Traffic Fatalities: Comparing USA to Other Countries Provides Key Policy Insights
Leonard Evans (Science Serving Society / US National Academy of Engineering)
2:00–2:30 PM
Special Lecture 1
Chair:
Lars Englund (Secretary, ITMA)
SL-1
Challenges towards Zero Fatalities — JAMA Perspective
Seigo Watanabe (Safety Technology & Policy Committee, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.)
2:30–2:50 PM
Break
2:50–3:20 PM
Keynote Lecture 2
Chair:
Jack Szymanski (Board, ITMA)
KL-2
The Importance of Traffic Safety Relevant Medical Diagnoses with the Driver: European and Swedish Trends
Lars Englund (Secretary, ITMA)
3:20–3:50 PM
Keynote Lecture 3
Chair:
Jack Szymanski (Board, ITMA)
KL-3
Concussions and Subsequent Traffic Risks
Donald A Redelmeier (University of Toronto / Stanford University)
3:50–4:00 PM
Break
4:00–4:30 PM
Keynote Lecture 4
Chair:
Masahito Hitosugi (Board, ITMA)
KL-4
Driving Anger and Related Factors
Diva Eensoo (Department of Chronic Diseases, National Institute for Health Development, Tallinn, Estonia)
4:30–5:00 PM
Special Lecture 2
Chair:
Masahito Hitosugi (Board, ITMA)
SL-2
Evolution and Definition of Disaster Medicine in Japan: Lessons Learned from Major Catastrophes
Takashi Nishiyama (Okinawa Chubu Hospital, Director of Emergency and Critical Care Center)
6:00 PM–
Welcome Party (Josui Kaikan)
Poster Session Room
1:00–5:00 PM
Poster set-up (after removal of the JCTS posters)
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Main Hall
9:30–11:00 AM
Symposium 1
Protection for Vulnerable Road Users
Chair:
Daisuke Ito (Faculty of Societal Safety Sciences, Kansai University)
S1-1
Influence of Pelvic Posture and Lap-Belt–Pelvis Geometry on Submarining Risk in Rear-Seat Occupants
Koji Mizuno (Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University)
S1-2
Injury Mechanisms in Pregnant Vehicle Occupants
Tomohiro Izumiyama (Mazda Motor Corporation)
S1-3
Towards In-Vehicle Safety for Wheelchair Users
Yuuya Ueda (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Wheelchair Restraint Standard Task Force)
S1-4
Safety Technologies for Protecting Pedestrians Behind Vehicles
Yasuhiro Matsui (National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory, Japan)
11:05–11:35 AM
Keynote Lecture 5
Chair:
Donald A Redelmeier (University of Toronto)
KL-5
Illicit Psychoactive Drug Use and Extended-Window Toxicological Testing in the Prevention of Road Traffic Crashes
Carlos Andrei Saraiva Szymanski (International Traffic Medicine Association (ITMA))
11:40 AM–12:10 PM
Keynote Lecture 6
Chair:
Donald A Redelmeier (University of Toronto)
KL-6
From Evidence to Impact: What Implementation Research Tells Us About Road Traffic Injury Prevention
Abbas Motevalian (Psychosocial Health Research Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran)
12:10–1:20 PM
Lunch — a buffet lunch will be provided free of charge for participants (Orion Room, Josui Kaikan)
1:20–2:35 PM
ITMA Board Conference
2:40–4:10 PM
Symposium 2
The Cutting Edge of Impact Biomechanics
Chair:
Yasuhiro Matsui (National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory)
S2-1
Occupant Injury Mechanisms in Far-Side Lateral Collisions
Akane Masumitsu (Department of Legal Medicine, Shiga University of Medical Science / Kyoto Tachibana University)
S2-2
Evolution of Airbag Technology through Medical-Engineering Collaboration
Shunsuke Kamei (TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.)
S2-3
Bicyclist Kinematics and Injury Mechanisms in Car–Bicycle Collisions: Insights from Finite Element Modelling
Daisuke Ito (Faculty of Societal Safety Sciences, Kansai University)
S2-4
Development of Advanced Pedestrian Legform Impactor (aPLI)
Yukou Takahashi (Honda R&D / Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association)
4:10–4:20 PM
Break
4:20–4:50 PM
Keynote Lecture 7
Chair:
Takashi Nishiyama (Emergency and Critical Care Center, Okinawa Chubu Hospital)
KL-7
The Increase in Mortality among Motorcyclists in Argentina and Latin America: Data and Countermeasures to Reverse Their Predominance in Fatalities and Hospitalizations
María Cristina Isoba (Luchemos por la Vida Asociación Civil, Buenos Aires, Argentina)
4:55–5:25 PM
Chairman's Address (President Lecture)
Chair:
Takashi Nishiyama (Emergency and Critical Care Center, Okinawa Chubu Hospital)
PL
Future Endeavors of Traffic Medicine
Masahito Hitosugi (Department of Legal Medicine, Shiga University of Medical Science, Japan)
6:00 PM–
Banquet (Josui Kaikan, Star Hall)
Medium Conference Room
9:30–10:35 AM
Oral Presentation (I)
Evaluation of Driving Ability
Chair:
Kazutaka Mitobe (Faculty of Informatics and Data Science, Akita University)
O I-1
A Novel Driving Simulation-Based Wakefulness Test: Preliminary Comparison with the Standard Maintenance of Wakefulness Test in Healthy Adults
Veronika Gambin (Department of Traffic Medicine, Zurich Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Zurich)
O I-2
Predicting Driver Distraction Using a Single Channel Ear EEG
Stefan Lakämper (Department of Traffic Medicine, Zurich Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Zurich)
O I-3
Time-on-Task Fatigue During Prolonged Dual-Task Simulated Driving: Behavioral and Oculomotor Markers as a Reference for In-Ear EEG Detection
Stefan Lakämper (Department of Traffic Medicine, Zurich Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Zurich)
O I-4
Effective Measures for Evaluating Safe Driving Ability with a Driving Simulator and Eye Movement Tracking after Brain Injury
Takuya Inoue (Department of Cardiology, Kohka Public Hospital)
O I-5
Alcohol and Aging: Effectiveness of a Systematic Medico-Legal Protocol for Senior DUI Offenders (2023–2025)
Cristian Palmiere (CURML – UMPT, Lausanne – Geneva, Switzerland)
1:20–2:15 PM
Oral Presentation (II)
Vehicle Passenger Safety
Chair:
Naoto Shiomi (Department of Critical and Intensive Care Medicine, Shiga University of Medical Science)
O II-1
Difference in Severity and Distribution of Bodily Injuries following Collision between Drivers of K-Cars and Standard Vehicles
Joji Inamasu (Department of Neurosurgery/Emergency Medicine, Saiseikai Utsunomiya Hospital)
O II-2
Assessment of Seat Belt Fit in Elementary School Students Using Child Restraint Systems
Ryo Oga (Japan Safe Driving Center, Tokyo City University)
O II-3
Autopsy Cases of Four-Wheel Vehicle Passengers suffered from Submarining Phenomenon
Arisa Takeda (Department of Legal Medicine, Shiga University of Medical Science)
O II-4
Interaction Behavior between Driver and Front Passenger during Side Collisions
Yoshinori Tanaka (National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory, National Agency for Automobile and Land Transport Technology)
2:20–3:15 PM
Oral Presentation (III)
Driver Distraction, Automated Driving
Chair:
Toshiyuki Sugimachi (Faculty of Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo City University)
O III-1
Effects of Acute or Cumulative 8-Hour Sleep Loss on Simulated Driving in a Quasi-Naturalistic, Monotonous Night-Time Setting: A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trial
Stefan Lakämper (Department of Traffic Medicine, Zurich Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Zurich)
O III-2
The Impact of Stimulant "Drug Holidays" on Driving Performance in Adults with ADHD: Preliminary Results from a Simulated Driving Trial
Nan Li (Department of Traffic Medicine, Zurich Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Zurich)
O III-3
Development of a Scenario-Based Simulation Environment for Autonomous Buses and Evaluation of Sensing Functions
Haru Izawa (Graduate School of Integrative Science and Engineering / Faculty of Science and Engineering, Tokyo City University, Japan)
O III-4
AI Analysis on Pedal Misapplication in Simulator Operations of Older Drivers compared with Younger Drivers
Etsuo Horikawa (Department of Lifelong Mobility, Collaborative Laboratory: Toyota Mobility Foundation and Saga University)
Poster Session Room
11:20 AM–12:00 PM
Poster Presentations
Presentation & Q&A (posters on display 15–17 September)
P-01
Heatstroke of the Child Left in a Vehicle: A Forensic Analysis of Intentional Cases in Japan and Implications for Global Prevention Strategies
Mineko Baba (Center of Integrated Medical Research, Keio University, School of Medicine)
P-02
The Role of Forensic Autopsy in Peer Review of Fatal Traffic Accident Cases
Ayumi Motomura (Department of Forensic Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare)
P-03
Deliberate Vehicle Collision by a Driver in Fatal Traffic Accidents
Motoki Osawa (Department of Forensic Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine)
P-04
Analysis of Driving Behavior of Old Drivers and Young Drivers during Reverse Parking Using a VR Parking Simulator
Hiromichi Muto (Graduate School of Engineering Science, Akita University)
P-05
The Wheelchair Equipped with a Seat Belt System Reduces the Physical Load on Caregivers
Ayumu Kuwahara (Shiga University of Medical Science)
P-06
Fatal Drowning of an Elderly Mobility Scooter User: A Case Report Highlighting Regulatory Gaps and Safety Technology Needs in Japan
Mami Nakamura (Department of Legal Medicine, Shiga University of Medical Science)
P-07
Analysis of Forensic Autopsy Cases of Fatal Vehicle-Related Wandering in Patients with Dementia
Marin Takaso (Department of Legal Medicine, Shiga University of Medical Science)
P-08
Analysis of Deceleration Approach Characteristics based on Pedal Operation in Older Drivers
Taiga Yamagiwa (Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University)
P-09
The Detection of Pedestrians Crossing from the Oncoming Traffic Lane Side to Reduce Fatal Collisions between Vehicles and Older Pedestrians
Masato Yamada (Department of Legal Medicine, Shiga University of Medical Science)
P-10
The Potential for Fatal Injuries to a Pedestrian Caused by Sudden Vehicle Acceleration: A Case Report
Fumiya Morioka (Department of Legal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University)
P-11
Accident Prevention Measures Based on the Case Studies of Traffic Accidents involving Agricultural Vehicles on Public Roads
Hiroji Tsujimura (Department of Social Medicine, Shiga University of Medical Science)
P-12
Analysis of Crossing Speed by Selected Traffic Gap and Related Factors using a VR Road-Crossing Simulator
Yuta Chino (Graduate School of Advanced Healthcare Engineering, Akita University)
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Main Hall
9:30–11:00 AM
Symposium 3
Participation in Road Traffic for Aged and Handicapped Persons
Chair:
Naohisa Kikuchi (Chiba Rehabilitation Center)
S3-1
Neural Substrates of Driving Behavior
Shu Watanabe (Toda Medicalcare Group, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Japan)
S3-2
Fitness to Drive in Stroke Patients
Itaru Takehara (Tokyo Metropolitan Rehabilitation Hospital, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine)
S3-3
Driving Eligibility in Patients with Brain Tumors: Balancing Quality of Life and Public Safety
Takashi Maruyama (Utsunomiya Brain & Spine Center, Symphony Clinic / Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Department of Neurosurgery)
S3-4
Pedal Misapplication: Human Factors and Motor Function in Older Adults
Kazuki Fujita (Graduate School of Health Science, Fukui Health Science University)
11:00–11:10 AM
Break
11:10 AM–12:40 PM
Symposium 4
Towards Future Traffic Safety
Chair:
Shu Watanabe (Special Advisor, Toda Medicalcare Group, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine)
S4-1
An Integrated Injury Prevention Framework for Fallen Pedestrian Protection
Nick Barua (Shiga University of Medical Science (Visiting Professor) / AN Holdings Co (Chairman & CEO))
S4-2
Cervical Injuries in Motor Vehicle Occupants
Fusako Sato (Japan Automobile Research Institute)
S4-3
Evaluation of Fitness to Drive Using AI for In-Vehicle Measurement in a Naturalistic Driving Study in Japan
Etsuo Horikawa (Department of Lifelong Mobility, Collaborative Laboratory: Toyota Mobility Foundation and Saga University)
S4-4
MEDEMIL Drive: Translating Eye Movement Science into Driver Safety Management
Mamoru Yanagimachi (MEDEMIL Corporation / Department of Molecular Pathology, Tokyo Medical University)
12:45–1:00 PM
Closing Ceremony (incl. Address by the Next ITMA President)
Medium Conference Room
9:30–10:25 AM
Oral Presentation (IV)
Road Traffic Environment and Collision
Chair:
Tetsuo Maki (Faculty of Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo City University)
O IV-1
Route-Level Traffic Safety Assessment for Massive Tephra-Fall Evacuation Planning in Kagoshima City
Andreas Keler (Sakurajima Volcanic Disaster Risk Reduction Research Center, Kagoshima City, Japan)
O IV-2
Pedestrian Needs and Anxieties: Their Differences in Gender, Age, and the Degree of Physical and Visual Difficulties
Tsuneo Matsuura (Jissen Women’s University)
O IV-3
Study on an Accident Analysis for Automobile Collisions with an Inverted U-Shaped Bollard
Mamoru Kato (Graduate School of Tokyo City University)
O IV-4
Geometric and Safety Improvement of East Delhi DM Office Roundabout using IRC-Based Design Approach
Rajni Gandhi (TRAX Sports Society, Delhi, India)
10:25–10:40 AM
Break
10:40–11:35 AM
Oral Presentation (V)
General Preventive Measures
Chair:
Masahito Hitosugi (Board, ITMA)
O V-1
Investigation of Dummy Behavior Reproduction in Car to Bicycle Side Collisions
Hiroki Kami (Graduate School of Tokyo City University)
O V-2
Disturbance Observer-Based Steering Control for Crosswind Compensation in Autonomous Buses
Tomoki Arita (Tokyo City University)
O V-3
From Clinical Data to Crash Prevention Maps
Jorge Roel Hernández (Association of Medical Experts in Bodily Injury Evaluation, Spain)
O V-4
A Case of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Successfully Treated with Ventricular Drainage for Intracranial Hypertension
Nanako Asano (Department of Critical and Intensive Care Medicine, Shiga University of Medical Science)
