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  • Kenji Tanaka
    Professor

    Division of Brain Sciences, Institute for Advanced Medical Research


    Brain sciences, Neurochemistry, Biological psychiatry



    The aim of the Division of Brain Sciences is a multi-layered (gene, cell, circuit) understanding of brain functions. We regard the brain as the sum of its parts—neuron, glia, and vasculature—and explores the unseen interaction between the brain and peripheral organs that engages in higher brain functions such as emotion and motivation. These efforts will lead to the development of novel treatments for mental illness.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Division of Tumor Immunology, Institute for Advanced Medical Research


    Development of immunotherapy for cancer and chronic inflammation



    We aim to develop a novel immunotherapeutic approach for cancer and chronic inflammation through elucidating the role of immune system in these diseases. We are especially interested in adoptive immunotherapy, in which immune cells are used as a “living drug” to attack cancer cells.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Pulmonary Medicine


    Respiratory medicineInflammatory lung disease (asthma, COPD), Sleep apnea syndrome



    Research on the pathophysiology and development of novel treatments of inflammatory lung diseases, especially severe asthma and also screening methods for patients with sleep apnea syndrome and methods for evaluating therapeutic effects.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Hiroyuki Yasuda
    Associate Professor

    Pulmonary Medicine


    Pulmonary Medicine, Cancer Biology



    My research goals are to understand the causes of lung diseases including lung cancer and to obtain novel findings which can contribute to the development of effective treatments.

  • Masaki Ieda
    Professor

    Cardiology


    Cardiology, Regenerative medicine



    Elucidation of the pathogenesis of heart disease and development of new therapies with regenerative approach.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Shun Kosaka
    Associate Professor

    Cardiology


    Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Quality and Outcomes Research



    Dr Kohsaka is engaged in outcome research in the field of cardiology through multicenter registry studies, accumulation of clinical administrative data, and international clinical trials. The foundation of his work is to "respond to the practical clinical questions", focusing on optimizing clinical pathways, updating recommendations in clinical practice guidelines, and improving various biases through research findings.

  • Takanori Kanai
    Professor

    Gastroenterology and Hepatology


    Basic and clinical research of gastrointestinal immunity disorders



    Clinical development of new drugs and treatments for IBD as well as liver and pancreatic immunity disorders. Developing preventive medicine that seeks to unify immunology, genetics, and nutritional science.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Nobuhiro Nakamoto
    Associate Professor

    Gastroenterology and Hepatology


    Gastroenterology and Hepatology



    We are trying to elucidate the pathogenesis and underlying mechanism of various liver diseases including acute liver injury, chronic liver injury, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma from the multiple view on immunology, metabolism, and microorganism, leading to a development of new diagnosis and medical treatment.

  • Yohei Mikami
    Associate Professor

    Gastroenterology and Hepatology


    Gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease, and systems medicine.



    Our research goal is to elucidate the diverse molecular and cellular networks involved in inflammation, tissue repair and fibrosis processes in digestive organs at the cellular, tissue and organ level. Utilizing biological methods and multi-omics techniques, we aim to decipher these complex networks and develop novel therapeutic strategies for inflammatory diseases of digestive organs.

  • Neurology


    Neurological therapeutics



    We aim to develop actual therapeutics by every conceivable means – from advancement of translational research to home care medicine – to improve the quality of life of patients suffering from various neurological diseases.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Shigeaki Suzuki
    Associate Professor

    Neurology


    Muscle and autoimmunity



    Pathogenesis and clinical features of autoimmune disorders of muscle including myasthenia gravis, inflammatory myopathies, and immune-related adverse events induced by immune checkpoint inhibitors.

  • Morinobu Seki
    Associate Professor

    Neurology


    Parkinson's disease and related disorders



    Clinical research based on a database that contains clinical information on a large number of Parkinson's disease patients.Establishment of novel neuroimaging biomarkers for Parkinson's disease and related disorders using advanced MRI technology.

  • Keisuke Kataoka
    Professor

    Hematology


    Hematology, Molecular oncology, Cancer genetics



    Genetic dissection of molecular pathogenesis in human malignancies, particularly in hematologic neoplasms; Establishing clinical relevance of genetic alterations (as therapeutic targets and/or biomarkers); Implementation of precision medicine through clinical sequencing.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Yuko Kaneko
    Professor

    Rheumatology


    Rheumatoid arthritis, Connective tissue diseases



    Clinical application of inhibiting inflammatory cytokines to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis and connective tissue diseases and clarification of the mechanism of their efficacy in relation to the pathogenesis of the diseases.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Kaori Hayashi
    Professor

    Nephrology, Endocrinology and Metabolism


    Nephrology, Hypertension



    Our research aims to obtain a deep understanding of the pathophysiology of age-related diseases, including chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and metabolic disorders such as diabetes, which have been on the rise in recent aging society, and to contribute to establish new therapeutic strategies.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Yuko Kitagawa
    Professor

    General and Gastroenterological Surgery


    Gasteroenterology; surgical oncology; endoscopic surgery; multidisciplinary solid tumor therapy; surgical infections; bodily reactions to invasive surgery; sentinel node navigation surgery



    Research utilizing an approach based on the sentinel node theory. Analyzing the mechanisms of metastasis of lymph node cancers and their regulation. Applying microscopic metastasis and capillary blood cancer cell detection methods to realize individualized, multidisciplinary treatment mehthods for digestive organ cancers. Research into reactions to invasive surgery, and surgery-related infections.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Hideaki Obara
    Associate Professor

    General and Gastroenterological Surgery


    Vascular Surgery, Liver transplant surgery



    Evaluation of vascular morphological changes of bioresorbable vascular scaffolds in clinical study and assessment of morphological findings. Development of a new treatment strategy for acute limb ischemia using hydrogen gas. Visualization of peripheral vessels by photoacoustic imaging.

  • Hirofumi Kawakubo
    Associate Professor

    General and Gastroenterological Surgery


    Gastroenterological surgery (esophagus and stomach); surgical oncology; endoscopic treatment, endoscopic surgery; solid tumor multidisciplinary therapies; surgical infections, bodily reactions to invasive surgery; individually minimized minor surgery using sentinel lymph node theory



    Research utilizing an approach based on the sentinel node theory. Analyzing the mechanisms of metastasis of lymph node cancers and their regulation. Minimally invasive treatment for early upper GI cancer. Multidisciplinary treatment method for advanced upper GI cancer Research into reactions to invasive surgery, and surgery-related infections.

  • Minoru Kitago
    Associate Professor

    General and Gastroenterological Surgery


    Gastroenterological Surgery, Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, Transplant Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Endoscopic surgery, Solid tumor multidisciplinary therapy, Endoscopic diagnosis & Treatment



    Developing surgical methods with a basis of major surgery and minimally invasive treatments for Hepatobiliary and pancreatic disease. The clinical research to improve the treatment outcomes for pancreatic cancer. Translational research to aim the clinical application such as biomarkers from molecular abnormality analysis related to the pathogenesis of pancreatic cancer.

  • Akihiro Fujino
    Professor

    Pediatric Surgery


    general pediatric surgery, neonatal surgery, lymphatic anomalies



    The purpose of the study is to understand and overcome cystic lymphatic malformation (lymphangioma), an intractable rare disease. Epidemiological studies, cell biological studies using surgical specimens, and development of new drugs and therapies.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Hideyuki Shimizu
    Professor

    Cardiovascular Surgery


    Cardiovascular surgery; Endovascular stent-graft; minimally invasive cardiac surgery; organ protection methods; artificial heart and blood vessels



    Developing surgical methods with a basis in implementing major surgery and minimally invasive treatments for cardiac and aortic diseases; and research on perioperative organ protection methods. Development of new treatments and diagnostic methods for aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • General Thoracic Surgery


    General thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, minimally invasive surgery, percutaneous cryoablation, thoracic imaging



    Investigating liquid biopsy for lung cancer (serum miRNA), thoracic imaging, thoracic surgery (minimally invasive surgery and sublobar resection), multidisciplinary treatment for advanced lung cancer (salvage surgery) and percutaneous cryoablation.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Tomoyuki Hishida
    Associate Professor

    General Thoracic Surgery


    General thoracic surgery, Thoracic oncology, Multimodality treatment, Minimally invasive thoracic surgery



    Surgical treatment for lung cancer, thymic epithelial tumor, malignant pleural mesothelioma, and other thoracic malignancies; clinical trials including surgery for thoracic malignancies; development of multimodality treatment and minimally invasive surgery for thoracic malignancies.

  • Masahiro Toda
    Professor

    Neurosurgery


    Brain tumors; pituitary tumors; endoscopic skull base surgery; immunotherapy



    Development of minimally invasive treatments for brain tumors, pituitary tumors, and skull base tumors (endonasal endoscope surgery, 3D surgical simulation). Development of new treatments for malignant brain tumors (immunotherapy, gene therapy, and cell therapy).

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Morio Matsumoto
    Professor

    Orthopedic Surgery


    Spine Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Therapies, Scoliosis



    Developing prosthetics necessary for spinal surgery. Identifying scoliosis susceptible genes and developing new assesment and surgical methods. Multicenter collaborative research on spine disorders. Researching spine aging through MRI machines. Researching the invasiveness of spine surgery.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral