Staff
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ProfessorAkira KitanakaAkira Kitanaka
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ProfessorNoriaki ManabeNoriaki Manabe
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Associate ProfessorTakayuki TsujiokaTakayuki Tsujioka
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Associate ProfessorOsamu ImatakiOsamu Imataki
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Associate ProfessorMinoru FujitaMinoru Fujita
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Assistant ProfessorShinichiro SuemoriShinichiro Suemori
Our department is divided into two main branches, each conducting research on the themes listed below:
Laboratory Hematology Branch
- Investigation of the mechanisms underlying blood cell differentiation and activation
- Elucidation of the pathophysiology and molecular mechanisms of hematopoietic disorders, particularly hematopoietic malignancies
- Development of diagnostic technologies for blood analysis and genetic diagnostic research
This branch conducts both molecular cell biology and clinical research, with a particular focus on hematologic diseases. Our laboratory maintains highly distinctive MDS-derived cell lines, which are among the few of their kind globally. These cell lines are actively shared with research institutions and private companies in Japan and abroad, supporting a wide range of collaborative projects.
Endoscopy and Ultrasonography Branch
- Diagnosis of a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases, from functional to structural, along with pathophysiological research and exploration of novel therapeutic approaches
- Evaluation of microcirculation using ultrasound
- Investigation of the clinical utility of ultrasound as a screening tool
This branch is dedicated to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Ongoing efforts include the development of innovative gastrointestinal function tests, discovery of new disease mechanisms, and evaluation of emerging therapies using these diagnostic methods.