Structure and Function in Biomedical Sciences
Structure and Function in Biomedical Sciences
Functional Anatomy
Outline
The Department of Function Anatomy offers the typical gross anatomy course on a cadaver for second year medical students. For the research, the laboratory utilizes the electron microscopical and immunohistochemical techniques to explore the ultrastructures of the anterior pituitary glands, pancreas and liver.
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Neurobiology and Anatomy
Outline
We use a combined molecular, histological and physiological approach to investigate the mechanisms of sensory transduction in taste receptors, nociceptors and mechanoreceptors, especially focusing on ion channels and receptors.
Staffs
- UGAWA Shinya.,Professor
UEDA Takashi.,Associate Professor
Biochemistry
Outline
The main research topic in the Biochemistry Department is cholesterol metabolism focusing on functions of high density lipoprotein(HDL). We study this topic in relation to diseases such as atherosclerotic vascular disease and chronic and acute brain injuries.
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Cell Biology
Outline
The Department of Cell Biology was founded for the purpose of basic research and education in the field of Cell Biology in 1980. Dr. Makoto Nakanishi took over as Head in 2000. We have investigated molecular mechanisms of cell cycle progression and its checkpoint systems. Our research goal is to develop a new anti-tumor strategy using genes involved in checkpoint systems.
Cell Physiology
Outline
Cellular mechanisms of muscle contraction and their regulation are the main research project of this department. A recent project is focused on the mechanism of rhythmic activity and junctional transmission between nerves and muscles in several types of visceral smooth muscle, and excitation-contraction mechanism in skeletal and smooth muscles, by using the electrophysiology and the measurement of change in intracellular Ca concentration.
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Neurophysiology and Brain Science
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The projects include basic neurosciences in neural transplantation, circadian rhythm and applied physiology to heat exposure. Dopaminergic systems in the brain, especially trophic factor, mechanism of neuronal differentiation, behavior, are focused to physiological response and repair disturbed brain functions.
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- HIDA Hideki.,Professor
- ISOBE Yoshiaki.,Associate Professor
- FUJITA Masataka.,Assistant professor
- MASUDA Tadashi.,Assistant professor
Gastroenterological Surgery
Outline
Our department researches surgical oncology and treatment strategies of both digestive tract and hepato-biliary pancreatic diseases widely. We focus especially on the molecular biology concerning invasion and metastasis formation of malignant tumor in these fields. Magnificent goal of our research is to improve the prognosis of cancer patients.
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- TAKEYAMA Hiromitsu.,Professor
- SUZUKI Tatsuya.,Professor
- KUWABARA Yoshiyuki.,Professor
- KIMURA Masahiro.,Associate professor
- TAKAHASHI Hiroki.,Associate Professor
- HUNAHASHI Hitoshi.,Associate professor
- ISHIGURO Hideyuki.,Associate Professor
- MATSUO Yoichi.,Associate professor
- TAKAYAMA Satoru.,Associate professor
- MITSUI Akira.,Associate Professor
- WAKASUGI Takehiro.,Associate professor
- OCHI Yasuo.,Assistant professor
- HARA Masayasu.,Assistant professor
Oncology, Immunology and Surgery
Outline
Our focus is on molecular and genetical studies on mutations in oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes found in esophageal, breast and lung cancers. Our Science paper (304:1497-1500) on EGFR mutation has been cited over 1500 times. Our department studies on the thymus and thymoma and their roles in autoimmune diseases and the estrogen receptor and its regulation.
Staffs
- FUJII Yoshitaka.,Professor
- YAMASHITA Hiroko.,Professor
- YANO Motoki.,Associate professor
- KONDO Satoshi.,Associate professor
- SASAKI Hidehumi.,Associate Professor
- TOYAMA Tatsuya.,Associate Professor
- SATO Yoko.,Associate Professor
- MORIYAMA Satoru.,Associate Professor
- SUGIURA Hiroshi.,Associate Professor
- HIKOSAKA Yu.,Assistant professor
Nephro-Urology
Outline
The Department of Nephro-Urology is dedicated to providing exceptional urologic training. The program incorporates supervised clinical experience in adult and pediatric urology with laboratory and clinical research opportunities to offer residents a broad base for the future. Especially urolithiasis, hypospadias, oncology, voiding function, male infertility and laparoscopic surgery are characteristics in medical treatment and research.
Staffs
- KOHRI Kenjiro.,Professor
- HAYASHI Yutaro.,Professor
- TOZAWA Keiichi.,Associate professor
- SASAKI Shoichi.,Associate Professor
- KOJIMA Yoshiyuki.,Associate Professor
- KAWAI Noriyasu.,Associate Professor
- KUBOTA Yasue.,Associate Professor
- UMEMOTO Yukihiro.,Associate Professor
- OKADA Atsushi.,Assistant professor
- YASUI Takahiro .,Assistant professor
Cardiovascular Surgery
Outline
We operated on about 250 patients with cardiovascular diseases in 2006 and 80% of patients had congenital heart disease; however, we address the problem in adult cardiac surgery. Our interests in study are the surgical therapy of complex heart defects, pulmonary circulation and protection of reperfusion injury at operataion.
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- MISHIMA Akira.,Professor
- ASANO Miki.,Professor
- NOMURA Norikazu.,Associate Professor
- UKAI Tomohiko.,Associate professor
- MIZUNO Akihiro.,Assistant professor
Ophthalmology and Visual Science
Outline
Our focus is to unravel the mechanisms mediating ocular angiogenesis, such as AMD and diabetic retinopathy. Using in vivo models, we have uncovered a critical role for leukocytes and adhesion molecules in the development abnormal blood vessels in the eye. Another of our goals is to develop transscleral drug delivery of active therapeutics to the retina and choroid.
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- OGURA Yuichiro.,Professor
- YOSHIDA Munenori.,Associate professor
- YASUKAWA Tsutomu.,Associate professor
- NOZAKI Miho.,Associate Professor
- ASHIKARI Masayuki.,Assistant professor
- MORITA Hiroshi.,Assistant professor
- TAKASE Ayae.,Assistant professor
- KATO Aki.,Assistant professor
- HATTORI Tomoaki.,Assistant professor
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Outline
We have special interests in the fields of sensory-neural hearing loss, equilibrium disturbance, viral facial palsy, smell disturbance and taste disturbance. Join us!
Staffs
- MURAKAMI Shingo.,Professor
- NAKAYAMA Meiho.,Associate professor
- SUZUKI Motohiko.,Associate Professor
- WATANABE Nobuhiro.,Associate Professor
- HAMAJIMA Yuki.,Associate professor
- TAKAHASHI Mariko.,Assistant professor
- NAKAMURA Yoshihisa.,Assistant professor
- IJICHI Kei.,Assistant professor
- TAKEMURA Keiji.,Assistant professor
Geriatric and Environmental Dermatology
Outline
The Department of Geriatric and Environmental Dermatology is engaged in translational research of the photobiologic mechanisms that underlie each ultraviolet wavelength with a focus on developing ultraviolet phototherapy for treating refractory skin diseases. Through world-wide collaboration, the effects of tobacco smoking on premature skin aging are also being investigated from basic molecular analyses to epidemiological studies.
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- MORITA Akimichi.,Professor
- SAWADA Hiroo.,Associate Professor
- KANEKO Natsumi.,Assistant professor
- WATANABE Shyoichi.,Assistant professor
- NISHIO Eiichi.,Assistant professor
- SAITOU Chiyo.,Assistant professor
Oral Surgery
Outline
Oral surgery deals with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of the oral region, temporomandibular joint and associated structures. This includes the removal of teeth, placement of dental implants, removal of tumors and treatment of deformities of thee regions.
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- YOKOI Motoo.,Professor
- SHIGETOMI Toshio.,Associate Professor
- TSUCHIMOCHI Tsukasa.,Assistant professor
- KANAYAMA Takeo.,Assistant professor
- KOHGO Tomoyuki.,Assistant professor
