Faculty

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

Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychiatry

Investigating brain function disorders and their connection with society through higher level brain function disorders, brain imaging, and psychiatric examinations.

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.

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.

Diagnostic Radiology

Musculoskeletal imaging・Pediatric imaging・MRI

Research to enable visualization of small and thin anatomical structures (high resolution) within the feasible time in daily practice (high speed) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), focusing on musculoskeletal regions. I am also working on quantitative MRI that can be used as a biomarker.

Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Radiation Biology

Radiation oncology; radiation biologyIn clinical research, performing adaptive magnification of stereotactic radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiotherapy, image-guided radiotherapy, as well as radiation within tissue and cavities in various types of cancer treatments. Also evaluating the effectiveness of chemotherapy combined with radiation therapy.In basic research, examining chromosome and genetic mutation as a result of radiation exposure; and molecular biological investigation to predict the efficacy of radiation therapy.

Anesthesiology

Sepsis and Myocardial Function, Gastrointestinal Defense Mechanisms, Volatile Anesthetics and Microcirculatory Disorders, Epidural Anesthesia and Immune System

Clarifying the underlying mechanisms of host defense system against invasive stress. We are currently engaged in both basic and clinical research regarding protective approaches for myocardial dysfunction during sepsis and gut barrier function in the critically ill, and modulation of the immune system by epidural and/or inhalational anesthesia.

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.

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.

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.

Medical Education Center

Medical pedagogy; Rheumatology; Clinical Immunology

Medical pedagogy: 1) Reform of the admission system, 2) Development of "Medical Professionalism", 3) Introduction of simulation, 4) Implementation of competency-based education, and 5) Establishment of continuous basic- and postgraduate- educational programs, to improve the Quality of Medical Education.Rheumatology: Investigating the production mechanism, clinical signifiance, and disease state mechanism of "autoantibodies", which are characteristic features of autoimmune disorders such as rheumatic diseases and connective tissue diseases.

Medical Education Center

Medical education; Nephrology

Medical pedagogy including the development of education utilizing ICT (Information and Computer Technology), and development of the interprofessional education program. Elucidating mechanisms of water, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders; renal tubule differentiation and regeneration.

Medical Education Center

Family medicine, healthcare professional education, inter/trans professional education

We conduct research that clarifies the complexity and comprehensive perspectives that family medicine covers, as well as research of healthcare professional education and/or inter/trans professional education that is not limited to physicians involved in medicine, and also deals with quantitative/qualitative data.

Center for Preventive Medicine

Clinical Oncology, Preventive Medicine, Gastroenterology

Developing new treatments and diagnostic methods of cancer by elucidating molecular pathogenesis.

Apheresis and Dialysis Center

Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Complications

Understanding the molecular mechanisms of the development of chronic kidney disease, focusing on chronic inflammation. Elucidation of the mechanisms of cardiovascular complications in chronic kidney disease.

Center for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

Diagnosis and treatment of Gastrointestinal endoscopy

Developing gastrointestinal endoscopes and endoscopic devices, Conducting clinical research using gastrointestinal endoscope. Especially, small intestinal endoscope and capsule endoscope.