Faculty

Urology

Pediatric urology and kidney transplantation

1)Analysis of mesenchymal stem cell therapy and its mechanism for renal fibrosis induced by obstructive uropathy; 2)Development of the noninvasive diagnostic method for vesicoureteral reflux, the most important underlying disease of urinary tract infection, using color Doppler ultrasonography

Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Skull base surgery; Head and Neck Oncology; Minimally invasive head and neck surgery

Development of minimally invasive treatments for head and neck tumors. Developing new treatments targeting recurrent and metastatic head and neck cancer. Research concerning the pathophysiology of rare tumors in head and neck tumors, such as carotid body tumors.

Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Lateral skull base surgery, Otology, Audiology, Vestibular Schwannoma

I specialize in the surgical treatment of intractable diseases of the lateral skull base, and promote multifaceted clinical research to improve the prognosis of vestibular schwannoma in particular. In addition, I work on research and social implementation for early detection and intervention of hearing loss.

Neuropsychiatry

Neuropsychopharmacology, Brain imaging

Optimization of the current pharmacotherapy and the development of new treatments for psychiatric disorders. Elucidating the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders based on brain imaging using positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Neuropsychiatry

Pharmacotherapy and psychotherapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy for depression and other mental disorders

Research on the side effects of pharmacotherapy for depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders; the integration of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy; and the optimization of treatments using AI and digital tools

Neuropsychiatry

Clinical neuropsychopharmacology, Schizophrenia, Antipsychotics

I am systematically conducting clinical research to establish the best treatment strategies based on evidence. My primary focus is on optimizing pharmacotherapy in psychiatry, especially the administration of antipsychotics for treating schizophrenia and delirium.

Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncology

We are studying stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for primary lung cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, and oligometastases, especially for expanding indications, developing irradiation methods, and conducting clinical trials.We are promoting shared decision-making, in which we consider treatment options together with patients.

Radiation Oncology

Radiation OncologyStereotactic body radiation therapyBreast cancer, Lung cancer, Hepatocellular carcinoma, and Oligometastatic cancer

Specializes in breast cancer, liver cancer, and lung cancer. Conducts multidisciplinary research on optimizing postoperative radiation therapy for breast cancer, expanding the indications for liver tumors, and preserving liver function. Also focuses on the education and training of students and young physicians.

Diagnostic Radiology

Diagnostic Radiology

"1.Constructing optimum image diagnostic algorithms in the field ofcardiology and urology.2.Aiming for further human-body visualization by developing new devicesor techniques (microcirculatory system, lymphatic system, and peripheralnervous system).3.Assessing clinical application of four-dimensional dynamic imaging.

Diagnostic Radiology

Diagnostic Radiology

We are developing new diagnostic imaging modality and new image analysis methods to further visualize the human body. In addition, we are pursuing a new diagnostic imaging that evaluates the function of the human body, rather than conventional diagnostic imaging that evaluates its morphology.

Anesthesiology

Multidisciplinary pain management for chronic pain

Establishment of multidisciplinary treatment for regractory chronic pain.　Development of useful biomarkers for objective assessment of chronic pain.

Anesthesiology

Perioperative hemodynamic monitoring

Development of novel non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring and its application to perioperative management. Optimizing anesthesia management to prevent organ perfusion disorders and enable complicated surgeries through precise monitoring of perioperative circulation and homeostasis.

Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

Acute medicine, traumatology, burn care, surgical infections, infection prevention and control, biological reactions and pharmacokinetics under invasive stress

Analysis of biological reactions under invasive stress conditions using two-hit animal models (endotoxin administration after burn priming, etc.) and analysis of pharmacokinetics as it relates to antimicrobial and antifungal drugs in critically ill patients. Regenerative medicine in critical care (such as the application of cell technology for burn treatment).

Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

Emergency Medicine, Genaral Medicine, Regenegative Medicine

Elucidation of the pathogenesis of acute diseases and development of new treatment methods. Interrelationships between acute and chronic diseases.

Dentistry and Oral Surgery

Periodontology

1) Research on periodonotopathic bacteria; <br>2) Resarch on oral tissue regeneration using mesenchymal stem cells and iPS cells; <br>3) Analysis of the sensitivity of antimicrobial agents against periodontopathic bacteria; <br>4) Clinical research on sonic toothbrush cleaning.

Dentistry and Oral Surgery

Oral medicine, autoimmune disease, care of oral fuction

Research of the pathophysiological mechanism of oral symptoms and develop the treatment strategies of refractory oral mucosal diseases by basic and clinical research. Maintain and manage the oral function of perioperative patients by collaboration with the medical department.

Center for Cancer Genomics

Molecular Pathology, Surgical Pathology, Cancer Genomics, Digital Pathology

Operating precision cancer medicine in Keio University Hospital through the comprehensive genomic profiling test of insurance covered system and in-house CGP test.

Laboratory Medicine

Laboratory Medicine, Laboratory Hematology

Establishment of laboratory methods using new experimental technologiesStudies for the diagnosis of hematologic disorders (Relationship between genetic abnormalities and morphology of blood cells, Objective evaluation of blood cell morphology, Detection of minimal residual diseases using flow cytometric analysis, etc)

Laboratory Medicine

Laboratory Medicine

I am working with various research interests focusing on tumor biology, laboratory hematology, clinical immunology, genetic testing, and analytical chemistry (especially mass spectrometry). I am also interested in promoting contribution of laboratory medicine to interdisciplinary studies.

Clinical Pharmacy

Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Molecular Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacometrics, Drug Informatics

The effects and adverse reactions of medicines vary among individuals. As one of the causes of these interindividual differences, I have been focusing upon the difference in pharmacokinetics and investigated the mechanisms to create drug information useful for optimizing pharmacotherapy.

Clinical Pharmacy

Effectiveness and safety research in cancer pharmacotherapy

We conduct clinical pharmacy research aimed at preventing or reducing the side effects of cancer chemotherapy and share the results worldwide. We engage in multi-institutional research and specific clinical studies, aiming to translate research findings into practical applications for society.

Division of Patient Safety

Medical quality and safety management.Neuroimaging.Mood disorder.Geriatric psychiatry.

Elucidating the pathophysiology of mood disorders and geriatric psychiatric disorders using neuroimaging. Applying machine learning technology to medical safety.

Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Research in Medicine and Life Science (PIRMS)

Behavioral Science

Development of preventive medicine technologies based on behavioral science, and the design of social systems that enable people to live safely and comfortably, including those with disabilities. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of software as a medical device (SaMD) and healthcare devices (Non-SaMD), along with basic research on decision-making and behavior change.

Collaborative Research Resources (Laboratory of Cell and Tissue Biology)

Anatomy, Bone cell biology

Elucidating the development and homeostasis of the skeleton through cell-cell interaction.

Electron Microscope Laboratory

Biochemistry・Neuroscience・Microbe-Host Interaction・Chiral Biology

We investigate how the structural asymmetry of biomolecules influences metabolism, physiological functions, and disease processes at the cellular and organismal levels, and explore its implications for biological evolution and symbiosis.