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Hitoshi Shimada, Professor
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The lab's philosophy is to strive to train medical professionals who truly contribute to the advancement of clinical neurology, and to provide the best possible medical care, for the sake of patients. Aiming to overcome intractable neurological diseases, the lab conducts research in nine research groups, covering conditions from Parkinson's disease to neuroimmunological diseases and dementia. Using methods such as axonal excitability testing and transcranial magnetic stimulation, the lab investigates how nerve excitability is involved in disease. Founded in 1978 as the neurology research division of the Brain Function Research Facility, the lab has advanced clinical care and research on neurodegenerative and immune-mediated neurological diseases.
Yoshinori Higuchi, Professor
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The lab works on surgical treatment of diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, and on research into their diagnosis and treatment. It covers a wide range of areas: cerebrovascular disease, brain tumors, functional neurosurgery, spinal and spinal cord disease, pediatric disorders, and neurotrauma. At the Comprehensive Stroke Center of Chiba University Hospital, the lab is actively engaged in treatments such as endovascular thrombectomy. It also places importance on educating young doctors, for example through hands-on seminars at the Clinical Anatomy Laboratory (CAL), held with the cooperation of the Department of Anatomy.
Seiji Ohtori, Professor
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The lab studies diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, which supports and moves the body, including the lower back, neck, joints, and limbs. It has clinical and research groups for the lumbar spine; the cervical spine and spinal cord; rheumatism and the hip; the knee and sports medicine; the shoulder; hand surgery; foot surgery; trauma; and bone metastasis tumors. Rather than "research for research's sake," the whole lab conducts research that is directly connected to clinical practice and keeps the benefit to patients in mind. It also takes on new fields, such as performing arts medicine (PAM) for musicians and dancers.
Naohiko Anzai, Professor
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The lab studies the function of transporters, which carry substances in and out of cells. It investigates transporters of uric acid, drugs, and amino acids, aiming to develop new uric acid-lowering drugs and anticancer drugs. Its other pillar is research on neuropeptides, examining how the brain regulates eating and drinking behavior. Founded in 1924 as the Department of Pharmacology at Chiba Medical College, the lab marked its 100th anniversary in 2024.
Junichiro Ikeda, Professor
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The lab works on pathological diagnosis and pathology research, focusing on human pathology and surgical pathology. Pathological diagnosis is a medical act involved in deciding treatment plans and evaluating the appropriateness of surgery, and it is fundamental to treating diseases including cancer. In pathology research, the lab analyzes the mechanisms that generate disease diversity from the perspective of tumor stem cells, using histopathological and molecular biological approaches. The lab traces its origin to the Pathology Division of the Lung Cancer Research Facility; it passed through the Basic Pathology lab and became the current Diagnostic Pathology lab in 2005.
Takuji Suzuki, Professor
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The lab handles diseases of the lungs and breathing through both clinical care and research. Its scope covers a wide range of conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchial asthma, respiratory infections, lung cancer, acute lung injury, pulmonary hypertension, sleep apnea syndrome, and interstitial lung disease. Because the pathophysiology differs between mild and severe cases even under the same disease name, the lab places more value on understanding the pathophysiology than on assigning a diagnosis name. The lab values a 'research mind' that connects questions arising in clinical practice to research.
Yoshio Kobayashi, Professor
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The Cardiovascular Medicine Lab addresses heart and blood vessel diseases through both clinical care and research. The clinical research groups are divided into diagnostic imaging (CT, echocardiography, MRI, and others), PET, radioisotope (RI) studies, arrhythmia, and coronary artery disease. Basic research covers heart failure, hypertension, and regenerative therapy for heart muscle and blood vessels, and the lab also conducts translational research aimed at clinical application. Lab members each take charge of their own area of strength in a division-of-labor system, so both clinically oriented and research-oriented people can thrive.
Hidemi Suzuki, Professor
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The lab works on surgical methods for treating diseases inside the chest, such as those of the lungs and mediastinum, and on research into them. It began with the first lung cancer surgery at the university in 1952, and was later reorganized from "Thoracic Surgery" into "General Thoracic Surgery." It has expanded minimally invasive treatment such as thoracoscopic surgery and robot-assisted surgery, and as a certified lung transplant facility it also performs lung transplantation from brain-dead donors. It also provides hands-on education using technologies such as VR and MR and the Chiba University Clinical Anatomy Lab.
Hiroki Kono, Associate Professor
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The lab works on surgical methods for treating diseases of the heart and great vessels. Its targets are coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, arrhythmia, aortic disease, severe heart failure, congenital heart disease, and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. It also handles ventricular assist devices and heart transplantation for severe heart failure, covering a wide range of cardiovascular surgery. It also participates in clinical research, such as a nationwide survey on how drugs are used to suppress acute rejection after transplantation.
Natsuko Taguchi, Professor
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The lab works on anesthesia, which manages the patient's whole body before, during, and after surgery, and on the medical care surrounding it. At Chiba University Hospital, the lab provides whole-body management for patients across a wide age range, from newborns to those over 100 years old, including cases with comorbidities. The knowledge and skills in whole-body management and pain relief developed in the operating room extend to pain clinics, palliative care, intensive care, and painless labor (labor analgesia). The lab's stated aim is to train anesthesiologists in the spirit of "One Step Beyond," who keep a spirit of inquiry in clinical practice.
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