Dr. C. Huang, Thoracic Surgery
We investigate malignant tumors in the following systems and/or organs; digestive, respiratory, uro-reproductive, female reproductive, breasts, and hematopoietic. In clinical services, we not only adhere to the treatment guidelines, but also try to seek rational treatments based on scientific evidence. To improve the current cancer therapies, we focus on both molecular biology and its clinical applications.
Dr. M. Inoko, Cardiovascular Medicine
We study physiological functions and their disturbances on the heart, vessels, lungs that are all essential for the maintenance of life. We also participate in research and development of medical equipment for treatments of patients suffering from respiratory and/or cardiovascular failures.
Dr. A. Hamasaki, Diabetology
Our research is focused on the pathophysiology and molecular biological mechanisms in metabolic diseases such as diabetes, and in various endocrine diseases. We also participate in basic and clinical research aiming precision medicine on glomerular diseases taking advantage of our database of kidney diseases and biobank consisting of biopsy and liquid (serum, urine etc.) samples integrated with clinical information. Our research also extends to nutrition and food habits to improve various disease and treatment processes.
Dr. Y. Imura, Rheumatology
Inflammation is caused by reactions to injury of our body, and also by immune reactions designed to exclude pathogens and foreign bodies. To understand infections and immune diseases, and to establish therapeutic and preventive measures, we study innate and acquired immunities to non-self and self antigens as well as inflammatory reactions to them.
Dr. H. Toda, Neurosurgery
We study how outside information perceived by visual, auditory, surface sense and proprioception systems is integrated by brain, and then transmitted through the central and peripheral nervous systems as voluntary movements to the peripheral effectors such as muscles, bones and joints. For example, the ear drum regeneration therapy has been developed through a long and painstaking efforts, and has now been approved as the novel standard therapy. Clinical trials are also conducted for regenerative therapy for spinal injuries.
Dr. M. Shiota, Pediatrics
We conduct clinical studies in the field of pediatrics and pediatric surgery, applying our expertise in immunology, allergy, hematology, neurology, metabolism, endocrinology, neonatology and premature babies. Our publications include not only these research results but also case reports that can lead to the understanding of disease processes and to novel therapies. We also run clinical education programs for junior clinicians in collaboration with Kyoto University Hospital.
Dr. M. Onoue, Pharmacy
To control disease processes as well as pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, we study body reactions to invasions caused by surgical operations, anesthesia, intensive care, and emergency medicine practices. Our Pharmacy staff conducts clinical research aiming to improve efficacy and safety of pharmaceutical therapies.
Ms. M. Terai, Nursing
We conduct disease prevention and health promotion studies of our own as well as in collaboration with other divisions. They include advancing diagnostic imaging technology, investigation of radiation effects on tumors and host bodies, safety improvement of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, search for life styles that help prevent diseases, safety improvement in clinical tests and blood transfusion, medical informatics and data mining research, improving nursing quality, rehabilitation therapy to enhance physical functions, and oral care and disease prevention.