School of Medicine / Graduate School of Medicine / Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering / Faculty of Medicine, Hokkaido University

vol.49 Department of NeuropharmacologyPhysiological
Science

Elucidating the Relationship between brain histamine and wakefulness Engaged in Pharmacological Research with a View to Drug Discovery

YOSHIKAWA Takeo M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in July 2024)

vol.48 Department of Biological Molecular Mechanisms Immunology

Aiming to Elucidate the Mechanism of Autophagy, which is Deeply Involved in Life Phenomena, and Apply it to Medicine

Nobuo Noda Ph.D.

(Interviewed in September 2023)

vol.47 Department of Thoracic Surgery Surgery

Leading Lung Cancer Therapy in Hokkaido with State-of-the-Art Diagnostic and Treatment Systems

Tatsuya Kato M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in August 2023)

vol.46 Department of Breast Surgery Surgery

Advanced Research Activities Supporting the Development of Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Masato Takahashi M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in August 2023)

vol.45 Department of Hygiene Social
Medicine

Clarifying Unknown Relationship between Environment and Our Health through Data Analysis

Kayo Ueda M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in August 2023)

vol.44 Department of Pathology Pathological Science

Next Generation Pioneering Pathology Nurtured by the Departmental Tradition

Koji Taniguchi M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in July 2023)

vol.43 Department of Neurosurgery Specialized
Medicine

Leading the World in a Wide Range of Research Fields While Supporting Local Medical Care

Miki Fujimura M.D., Ph.D

(Interviewed in October 2022)

vol.42 Department of Dermatology Specialized
Medicine

Contributing to the Development of Medical Science and Elucidating the Causes and Mechanisms of Skin Diseases

Hideyuki Ujiie M.D., Ph.D

(Interviewed in September 2022)

vol.41 Department of Neurology Specialized
Medicine

Training of Neurologists capable of treating various neurological and muscle disorders and implementation of creative research

Ichiro Yabe M.D., Ph.D

(Interviewed in August 2022)

vol.40 Department of Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesPathological Science

Elucidating viral mechanisms to contribute to treatment and infection control

Takasuke Fukuhara M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in August 2022)

vol.39 Department of Cardiovascular SurgerySurgery

Basic and Clinical Research on Severe Heart Failure

Satoru Wakasa M.D., Ph.D.

(Interview in July 2022)

vol.38 Department of Histology and CytologyPhysiological
Science

Using the Latest Analytical Technologies to Decipher the Design of the Brain’s Operating Principles

Fumino Fujiyama M.D., Ph.D.

(Interview in July 2022)

Vol.37 Department of Stem Cell BiologyPathological
Oncology

Stem Cell Biology Elucidates the Mechanism of Cancer and Aging

Toru Kondo Ph.D.

(Interviewed in November 2021)

Vol.36 Department of Biomedical OncologyPathological
Oncology

Development of New Methods to Accelerate Cancer Research and Drug Discovery

Masahiro Sonoshita Ph.D.

(Interviewed in October 2021)

Vol.35 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialized
Medicine

Building the Future of Obstetrics and Gynecology through Clinical Research

Hidemichi Watari M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in October 2021)

vol.34 Department of ImmunologyPathological Science

Renovation from bench to bed
-Researchers at the Department of Immunology seeking clinical revolution through basic immunology research-

Koichi Kobayashi M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in August 2021)

vol.33 Department of ImmunobiologyImmunology

Elucidation of the Relationships between Cancer or Transplantation and Immunity, and Pursuit of the Possibility of Cell Therapy as a New Treatment Method

Ken-ichiro Seino M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in August 2021)

vol.32 Department of NeurobiologyInterdisciplinary
Medicine

The Appeal of Basic Research is to Overturn Conventional Concepts

Haruyuki Kamiya M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in July 2021)

vol.31 Department of Medical Education and General MedicineSocial
Medicine

Aiming to Realize Seamless Medical Education Utilizing ICT

Makoto Takahashi, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in December 2020)

vol.30 Department of Radiation OncologyInternal
Medicine

Providing Radiotherapy to Meet Global Demand from the Perspective of Hokkaido People

Hidefumi Aoyama, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in December 2020)

vol.29 Department of Diagnostic ImagingInternal
Medicine

Developing the latest diagnostic imaging technologies by taking a multimodal, interdisciplinary approach

Kohsuke Kudo, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in October 2020)

vol.28 Department of Respiratory MedicineInternal
Medicine

Pulmonary and internal medicine engagement: Nurturing physicians who can treat the whole person

Satoshi Konno, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in October 2020)

Vol.27 Department of Pediatrics Specialized
Medicine

Unlimited possibilities created through a multidisciplinary team approach

Atsushi Manabe, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in August 2020)

vol.26 Department of Otolaryngology−Head and Neck Surgery Specialized
Medicine

Realization of ideal team medical care and graduate school education in cooperation with various departments

Akihiro Homma, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in December 2019)

vol.25 Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Internal
Medicine

Laying a Solid Foundation for Cohort Studies on Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation in Hokkaido as an Asset for Future Generations of Doctors and Researchers

Toshihisa Anzai, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in January 2020)

vol.24 Department of Gastroenterological Surgery I Surgery

Aiming to Become Academic Surgeons in the Spirit of Belonging to “One Team”

Akinobu Taketomi, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in November 2019)

vol.23 Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyInternal
Medicine

Promotion of Clinical Science to Develop Better Clinical Care for Every Digestive Disease

Naoya Sakamoto, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in October 2019)

vol.22 Division of Molecular PsychoimmunologyImmunology

Study of Gateway Reflex and IL-6 Amplifier Leading to Disease Prevention and Treatment

Masaaki Murakami, V.M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in November 2019)

vol.21 Department of Plastic and Reconstructive SurgerySpecialized
Medicine

The first step for the Board of Plastic Surgery is to understand basic research and obtain public recognition for the achievement of clinical studies.

Yuhei Yamamoto, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in January 2019)

vol.20 Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative MedicineSurgery

Cultivating specialists in clinical anesthesia and in caring for and curing the whole body based on the concept of control and defense for invasive biological stress.

Yuji Morimoto, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in December 2018)

vol.19 Department of PsychiatrySpecialized
Medicine

Cultivating young researchers through training programs unique to the Department of Psychiatry; A variety of research disciplines created by individual clinical experiences

Ichiro Kusumi, M.D., Ph.D.

March 2024: Retirement from his position at Hokkaido University

(Interviewed in September 2018)

vol.18 Department of Renal and Genitourinary SurgerySurgery

Opening new research fields, ranging from molecular biology to AI and urological surgery education. Passing on the world’s top-class surgical techniques and training urological surgeons rich in humanity

Nobuo Shinohara, M.D., Ph.D.

March 2024: Retirement from his position at Hokkaido University

(Interviewed in September 2018)

vol.17 Department of HygieneSocial
Medicine

Predicting the global risk of emerging infectious disease epidemics using human mobility network data

Hiroshi Nishiura, M.D., Ph.D.

August 2020 – present: Professor, Department of Health and Environmental Sciences in the School of Public Health, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine
Professor UEDA Kayo was appointed in October 2021.

(Interviewed in January 2018)

vol.16 Department of Molecular BiologyPhysiological
Science

Originality first: finding and solving uncharted fundamental questions in cancer biology

Hisataka Sabe, Ph.D.

March 2022: Retirement from his position at Hokkaido University

(Interviewed in December 2017)

vol.15 Department of Breast SurgerySurgery

Fighting an ever-increasing incidence of breast cancer through an integrated approach to research and clinical practice

December 2020: Retirement from her position at Hokkaido University Hospital
Professor TAKAHASHI Masato was appointed in April 2022

(Interviewed in November 2017)

vol.14 Department of NeuropharmacologyPhysiological
Science

An environment for total research in neuroscience, from basic research to the development of treatment drugs.

Mitsuhiro Yoshioka, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in February 2016)

vol.13 Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and NephrologyInternal
Medicine

Covering a variety of areas such as immunity, diabetes, and kidney diseases – Establishing a clinical and research environment that responds to a global era

Tatsuya Atsumi, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in February 2016)

vol.12 Department of Medical OncologyInternal
Medicine

Research and development of oncology for overcoming cancer, and the education of promising medical oncologists.

Hirotoshi Akita, M.D., Ph.D.

March 2022: Retirement from his position at Hokkaido University

(Interviewed in February 2016)

vol.11 Department of HematologyInternal
Medicine

At the forefront of hematology in Japan with world-class research achievements.
An environment nurturing in-depth learning both in clinical and research practice

Takanori Teshima, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in February 2016)

vol.10 Medical Chemistry Laboratory, Department of BiochemistryPhysiological Science

Elucidating the Control Mechanism of Protein Expression
Seeking New Discoveries that lead to a Paradigm Shift in Medicine

Shigetsugu Hatakeyama, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in January 2016)

vol.09 Systems Neuroscience Laboratory, Department of PhysiologyPhysiological Science

Systems-level analysis of brain functions Biological basis of higher brain functions that represent the nature of human beings

Masaki Tanaka, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in February 2015)

vol.08 Department of Gastroenterological Surgery IISurgery

At the forefront of both clinical surgical treatment and research of gastrointestinal cancer Contributing to the advancement of medical science and growing as a physician

Satoshi Hirano, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in December 2014)

vol.07 Department of Orthopedic SurgerySpecialized
Medicine

Training orthopedic surgeons with both a researcher's mind and leadership ability, accumulating achievements through advanced medical care and world-class research.

Norimasa Iwasaki, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in December 2014)

vol.06 Department of Cancer PathologyPathological Science

Bench to Bed: Promotion of translational pathology based on leading-edge of cancer research.

Shinya Tanaka, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in November 2014)

vol.05 Department of Public HealthSocial
Medicine

Helping to create a society, where all citizens can live comfortably regardless of their health status by providing evidence about public health

Akiko Tamakoshi, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in October 2014)

vol.03 Department of OphthalmologySpecialized
Medicine

We take pride in the high quality clinical practice, education and research provided for a wide range of ocular diseases.

Susumu Ishida, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in November 2013)

vol.02 Department of Anatomy and EmbryologyPhysiological
Science

Discovery of the developmental mechanisms for neural circuits through molecular-anatomical analysis by specific antibodies

Masahiko Watanabe, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in November 2013)

vol.01 Department of Cell PhysiologyPhysiological
Science

Exploring the mechanisms of cell functions and the dynamics of living organisms by fluorescence bioimaging

Yusuke Ohba, M.D., Ph.D.

(Interviewed in November 2013)

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