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Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
ProfessorSince British obstetrician James Blundell invented transfusion therapy in 1818, the concept of transfusion treatment has remained unchanged for 200 years. Changing that concept is my life's work. To attain this goal, I am conducting Basic and Development Research to generate in vitro platelet products with a shelf life of 4 days.
Recent Topics of Interests
The relationship between the roles of megakaryocytes other than platelet production, such as immune functions and functions related to the development, differentiation, and maintenance of other cells, and cellular aging.
Motto in Research or in Life:
(1) Acting on foolish (unique) ideas: fantasizing and innovation are in close proximity.
(2) After all, what remains is the genuineness.
Hobby / Holiday:
On Sunday mornings, I work out. I also enjoy playing the cello. My goal is to become able to play all 42 pieces of Bach's 6 Cello Suites from memory before I retire.
Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
Assistant ProfessorWhile providing daily medical examinations at the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Chiba University Hospital, I also engage in research to explore the possibility of immune system in the treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases. Specifically, my research focuses on studying the pathophysiology of allergic rhinitis, hay fever, and eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis, which are allergic conditions, as well as developing immunotherapy for cancer treatment.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Using digital devices in research methodology
Can immune cells defeat cancer?
Motto in Research or in Life: Let’s give it a try. Fortune is unpredictable and changeable.
Hobby / Holiday: Listening to music, playing games
Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University / Chiba University Hospital
Lecturer / Clinical Associate ProfessorI am currently conducting research aimed at unraveling the pathogenesis of uterine fibroids. Through animal experiments, I have successfully demonstrated that the simultaneous presence of sex steroid hormones, estrogen and progesterone, secreted by the ovaries, is essential for the enlargement of uterine fibroids. Furthermore, I have elucidated the mechanism by which uterine fibroids develop and expand under conditions of hypoxia.
Moving forward, my research will focus on the development of novel treatments for uterine fibroids.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Gene expression analysis of Diffuse Uterine Leiomyomatosis (DUL)
Motto in Research or in Life:
A once-in-a-lifetime encounter
Study the past, create the future
Fortune is unpredictable and changeable
Hobby / Holiday:
Weight training to maintain health, Reading (mainly self-help books）
Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
LecturerImmune cells are present throughout the body, each playing distinct roles in different organs. My particular interest lies in the immune system of the mucosal tissues, where I am researching its unique characteristics and relationship to diseases. Through this research, I aim to contribute to society by elucidating the pathology of inflammatory diseases and developing safe vaccines.
Recent Topics of Interests:
・ Developing new vaccines based on an understanding of the mucosal immune system
・ Creating 3D images of organs with tissue-clearing technology
Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
ProfessorMy research interest in analyzing lipid peroxides and drug poisons was sparked by my involvement in detecting sarin metabolites from the victims of the Tokyo subway sarin attack in 1995. Furthermore, I have been at the forefront of introducing postmortem imaging diagnosis with CT in forensic medicine in Japan. Additionally, I have conducted extensive research on death investigation systems and postmortem imaging examinations.
Recent Topics of Interests:
How to prevent similar accidents, suicides, abuse, and other unnatural deaths by utilizing the information obtained from death investigations (such as child death review).
How to establish a system and a mechanism for accurately determining the cause of death by appropriately utilizing various examinations such as postmortem imaging, autopsy, and drug testing.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Do right, have fun, and make friends.
The answer is not limited to 0 or 1, but there can be multiple possibilities including 1/2 and √2.
Stay hungry, stay foolish.
Justice for all.
Hobby / Holiday: Walking, Sleeping, and Watching baseball
Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University / Health and Disease Omics Center
Professor / DirectorCells accumulate abnormalities in their genomic and epigenomic information, which can lead to diseases like cancer. The epigenome, which involves modifications to the genome, changes due to environmental factors and stress such as aging, infection, and inflammation in somewhat defined manners, resulting in cell fate alteration. Exploring and harnessing the accumulated epigenomic aberrations is a crucial step in elucidating cancer and developing novel cancer treatments.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Cancer risk diagnosis, Integrated omics analysis
Motto in Research or in Life: Insatiable inquiry and challenge
Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
Assistant ProfessorI specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of ankle and foot-related conditions, as well as conducting research in this field.
During my Ph.D. studies, I conducted research on the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a hot topic in sports orthopedics and regenerative medicine, to promote tendon repair following Achilles tendon rupture.
Recent Topics of Interest: Utilization of ultrasound (echo) in foot-related issues.
Motto in Research or in Life: Let’s have fun together.
Hobby / Holiday: Tennis, Family Outing
Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorThe “intestinal mucosa” serves not only as a site for digestion and absorption, but also plays a crucial role in biological regulation, including the immune system. Through research on intestinal mucosal immunity, we are making efforts to establish treatments for diseases such as fibrotic and allergic diseases (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease and food allergy), which can result in multi-organ failure. Furthermore, in recent years, intestinal bacteria capable of crossing the intestinal barrier and infecting and translocating extra-intestinal organs have been regarded as the potential “causes of various diseases.” Therefore, we are conducting research aimed to identify and control pathogenic commensal bacteria. Our ongoing immunological research is progressing diligently and steadily.
Recent Topics of Interest: Organ axis, Pathogenic commensal bacteria, Peripheral immune education, Inflammatory bowel disease
Motto in Research or in Life: When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
Fixed ideas are evil; prejudices are sin.
Hobby / Holiday: Martial arts, Movies, Photography
Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
Professor and DeanI am conducting fundamental medical research on the regulation of sugar and energy metabolism. My primary research interests lie in investigating inter-organ networks and intracellular signal pathways. Specifically, I am exploring innovative treatments for conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Additionally, I actively contribute to promoting research in the field of disaster medicine, with the ultimate goal of fostering a resilient society that can effectively protect people's health during and after emergencies and disasters.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Necessity is the mother of invention. Where there's a will, there's a way. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
