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  • Masaya Nakamura
    Professor

    Orthopedic Surgery


    Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery, Spinal Cord Disorder Therapies, Neuroscience (Spinal Cord Regeneration, Growth factors, Neuroimaging)



    Multicenter collaborative research on spine and spinal cord disorders. Developing regenerative medicine for musculoskeletal disorders, especially for spinal cord injury and new assessment methods through MRI and CT. Working on (1) iPS cell-based transplant therapies, (2) hepatocyte growth factors, (3) suppression of axonal growth inhibitors.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Koota Watanabe
    Associate Professor

    Orthopedic Surgery


    Orthopedic surgery, Spine surgery



    Establishment of the novel treatments for spinal scoliosis, including conservative and surgical treatments. Research for exploring the pathology of spinal scoliosis including involvement of environmental and genetic factors. Establishment of novel treatments for lumbar spinal canal stenosis based on the pathology of the disease.

  • Takuji Iwamoto
    Associate Professor

    Orthopedic Surgery


    hand and elbow surgery,joint surgery for rheumatoid arthritis



    I am conducting research on the establishment of safe and reliable surgical techniques for hand and elbow disorders caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Additionally, I am also working on the development of novel artificial nerves for peripheral nerve injuries.

  • Tetsuya Tsuji
    Professor

    Rehabilitation Medicine


    Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine, Angiology, Clinical Neurophysiology, Exercise Physiology



    1) Developing cancer rehabilitation programs; 2) Developing a cancer functional assessment set; 3) Development of rehabilitation program for cancer patients in the outpatient setting; 4) Developing therapeutic exercises for cancer cachexia; 5) Developing evaluation methods and therapeutic exercises for lymphedema using fluorescent lymph angiography

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Michiyuki Kawakami
    Associate Professor

    Rehabilitation Medicine


    Neurorehabilitation



    I work with patients of all ages to recover from the sequelae in brain diseases. I develop and clinically apply neurorehabilitation methods based on brain science and neurophysiology.

  • Kazuo Kishi
    Professor

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery


    Skin Regeneration (Including Skin Appendages)



    Developing skin reproduction methods that utilize adult animal cells based on the phenomenon of skin regeneration in fetal mice, and analyzing its cellular and molecular mechanisms.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Masaki Yazawa
    Associate Professor

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery


    Plastic and reconstructive surgery(micro surgery), Facial nerve palsy, Pediatric plastic surgery



    Platelets, which contain many growth factors have wound healing effects in addition to hemostatic and coagulation effects. Regenerative medicine technology enables the stable production of platelets in large quantities, and is developing new wound healing agents by concentrating platelets.

  • Satoshi Narumi
    Professor

    Pediatrics


    Pediatric endocrinology, molecular genetics



    Performing comprehensive genetic analysis of congenital endocrine disorders and pathophysiological investigations using cellular and animal models.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Tomohiro Ishii
    Associate Professor

    Pediatrics


    Pediatric endocrinology (disorders of sex development, adrenocortical disorders, hypogonadism, precocious puberty, hypopituitarism, bone dysplasia)



    Clinical and basic researches in disorders of sex development (DSD) or adrenocortical disorders for investigating the mechanism underlying sex differentiation or adrenal development and the etiology, pathophysiology, and novel treatment of DSD or adrenocortical disorders.

  • Mariko Hida
    Associate Professor

    Pediatrics


    Pediatrics, Neonatology, Pediatric Nephrology



    Research in development of kidney function and morphogenesis, especially focusing on epigenetic modification in kidneys of preterm and low birth weight babies.

  • Gynecology


    gynecologic oncology



    The purpose of our basic research was to clarify the pathogenesis of precancerous lesions and treatment-resistant cancers and to develop new strategies for diagnosis and treatment. Furthermore, we performed the clinical research to establish the evidence on minimal invasive treatment, fertility-preserving treatment, and improvement of QOL in cancer survivors.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Mamoru Tanaka
    Professor

    Obstetrics


    Perinatal Medicine, Reproductive Medicine, Clinical Genetics, Embryology



    Molecular biology concerning mammalian development; fetal medicine ranging from diagnostics to therapies; research and development of treatments of perinatal diseases utilizing mesenchyme stem cells.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Kazuno Negishi
    Professor

    Ophthalmology


    Understanding Eyeball Optical System Conditions, Analyzing Visual Performance



    Research related to visual optics and function. On the basis of the results of basic optical analysis using PC simulation, optical bench testing, and clinical data, we are trying to improve quality of vision, and aim to construct the ideal optical system for the human eye in daily activities.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Hajime Shinoda
    Associate Professor

    Ophthalmology


    Ophthalmology,Vitreoretinal disease



    New surgical procedures for vitreoretinal surgery, clinical research for vitreoretinal diseases, and new drug treatments for Retinitis pigmentosa.

  • Toshihide Kurihara
    Associate Professor

    Ophthalmology


    Vitreoretinal surgery, medical retina, high myopia, inherited retinal diseases



    Investigating hypoxia responses of the retina, biological responses in light environments, visual restoration utilizing optogenetic technology and molecular and cellular mechanisms of myopia development and progression.

  • Masayuki Amagai
    Professor

    Dermatology


    Autoimmunity, Allergies, Skin Barrier, Skin Immunity



    Elucidating pathophysiological and immunological mechanisms in tissue-specific autoimmune disorders, and clarifying fundamental mechanisms of peripheral tolerance by analyzing the skin as an immune organ. Clarifying the mechanisms of allergy diseases at the molecular level from the point of view of skin barrier dysfunction, and developing novel therapeutic and preventive strategies. Elucidating the pathophysiological mechanisms of severe forms of drug eruption.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Hayato Takahashi
    Associate Professor

    Dermatology


    Skin immunology, autoimmune diseases, T cell biology



    Elucidating pathophysiology of immune-related skin diseases, especially autoimmune blistering diseases and drug adverse reactions, via mainly understanding roles of T cells in the diseases and proposing new therapeutic approaches.

  • Takeru Funakoshi
    Associate Professor

    Dermatology


    Dermatologic Oncology



    Translational research to develop new treatments for skin cancers such as extramammary Paget's disease, malignant melanoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.

  • Mototsugu Oya
    Professor

    Urology


    Understanding the Oncogenesis of Urological Cancers and Developing Novel Cancer Therapies



    Aiming for an integrative understanding of the development of cancer from precancerous lesions and the mechanisms of metastasis; developing innovative new treatments with a focus on the cellular-biological features in cytokine production and neoangiogenesis, etc.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Hiroshi Asanuma
    Associate Professor

    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

  • Hiroyuki Ozawa
    Professor

    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.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Naoki Oishi
    Associate Professor

    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).

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral

  • Hiroyoshi Takeuchi
    Associate Professor

    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.

  • Atsuya Takeda
    Professor

    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.

    Thesis Advisor:Master's
    Doctoral