Research Fields
Pharmacology of Natural Compounds
- Staff
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- Makoto Inoue, Ph.D.
- Kenichi Nakashima, Ph.D.
- Topics of research
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- Pharmacological and biochemical analysis of Kampo medicines effective for lifestyle-related and aging-associated diseases
- Developmemt of natural compound-derived therapeuitc agents for lifestyle-related and chronic inflammatory/allergic diseases
- Application of naturally occurring various nuclear receptor agonists to prevention/treatment of lifestyle-related diseases
Organic and Medicinal Chemistry
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- Shuji Yasuike, Ph.D.
- Mio Matsumura, Ph.D.
- Topics of research
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- Synthesis, molecular structure and reactivity of novel hypervalent compounds having group 15 and 16 elements
- Synthesis and property of novel heterocyclic compounds containing main group elements
- Bio-organometallics: Synthesis and bioactivity of organometallic compounds
Pharmaceutical Health Sciences
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- Masahiko Satoh, Ph.D.
- Jin-Yong Lee, Ph.D.
- Topics of research
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- Molecular mechanism of harmful metal toxicity (mainly, cadmium)
- Clarification of new physiological function of metallothionein
- Disease prevention through functional regulation of biological protection system using organometals
Analytical Chemistry and Biophysics
- Staff
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- Molecular mechanism of immune responses
- Molecular mechanism of allergic reaction
- Crosstalk between immune and nervous systems
- Gene transfection mediated by cationic liposomes
Cellular Pharmacology
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- Katsuhiko Muraki, Ph.D.
- Noriyuki Hatano, Ph.D.
- Topics of research
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- Transcriptional control of TRP channel expression
- Epigenetical regulation of TRP channel gene
- Modification of TRP channel function by clinical drugs
Microbiology
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- Yoshiaki Kawamura, Ph.D.
- Junko Tomida, Ph.D.
- Topics of research
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- Rapid detection and diagnosis of pathogenic bacteria.
- Mechanisms of antibacterial resistance and development of drugs effective on multidrug resistant bacteria.
- Bacterial pathogens and characteristics of emerging and re-emerging infectious disease.
- Identification of pathogens related to inflammatory bowel disease and clinical development of their treatment and prevention.
Bioorganic Chemistry
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- Shinichiro Kamino, Ph.D.
- Tohru Obata, Ph.D.
- Topics of research
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- Drug discovery based on photophysical chemistry
- Development of photofunctional organic compounds
Pharmaceutical Health Care and Sciences
- Staff
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- Katsuhiko Matsuura, Ph.D.
- Kimihiko Urano, Ph.D.
- Topics of research
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- Contribution for ensuring effectiveness and safety of medicines in collaboration with hospital and community pharmacies
- Comparative Study on quality and stability of pharmaceutical products and health foods
- Investigation on medical evidence of health foods
Pharmaceutics
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- Tomohiro Nabekura, Ph.D.
- Yuichi Uwai, Ph.D.
- Topics of research
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- Membrane transporters in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- Structure, function, and regulation of membrane transporters
- Personalized medicine
Pharmaceutical Engineering
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- Hiromitsu Yamamoto, Ph.D.
- Noriko Ogawa, Ph.D.
- Topics of research
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- Nucleic acid drug delivery with PLGA nanopartcile
- Development of polymeric micelle and nanoparticle for treatment of biofilm infections
- Solubility improvement technique for poorly water soluble derugs
- Evaluation and improvement of physical properties of Moh's paste for cancer therapy
Clinical Pharmacy and Sciences
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- Masami Kawahara, Ph.D.
- Norio Watanabe, Ph.D.
- Topics of research
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- Investigation of pharmaceutical care in community pharmacy
- Enlightenment of knowledge of osteoporosis care for local residents
- Establish a prescription check system for the renal failure patients in community pharmacy
Neuropharmacology
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- Yoshiaki Ohi, Ph.D.
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- Electrophysiological and neuropharmacological analyses of neuron networks and thier synaptic transmission
- Pathophysiological analyses of central nervous disorders and studies on mode of action of central acting agents
Pediatrics
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- Topics of research
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- Cancer drug therapy: Research on L-asparaginase sensitive tumor and its further application to adult cancer patients
- Pathogenesis and treatment of Kawasaki disease by proteomics analytical research - Establishment of biomarkers of Kawasaki disease severity and search for vasoactive substances to prevent coronary artery lesion
- Establishment of pediatric pharmacology in Japan - Exploring the Comprehensive role of pharmacists in pediatric medical care - Establishment of therapeutic system in pediatric rheumatology care
Pharmacy Practice and Sciences
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- Topics of research
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- Investigation of proper administration of medicines
- Investigation of quality and stability assessment of medicines
- Interaction between drugs and medical devices
Medicine
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- Topics of research
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- Pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy and development of new treatments for diabetic neuropathy based on pathogenic mechanisms
- Evaluation and development of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) devices and diabetes education
- Evaluation and development of insulin injection devices and diabetes education
- Genetic diagnosis of hereditary liver diseases (Hemochromatosis, Wilson disease)