Qualifications
Specialist in Internal Medicine, The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine
Specialist in Infectious Diseases, The Japanese Association for Infectious Diseases
Respiratory Specialist, The Japanese Respiratory Society
Tuberculosis and Mycobacterial Disease Specialist, The Japanese Society for Tuberculosis
ICD (Infectious Disease Control), endorsed by the Japanese Association for Infectious Diseases
Certified Bronchoscopist, Japanese Association for Chest Surgery
Degree
Doctor of Medicine (M.D., Ph.D.)
Current Research Focus and Aspirations
Our bodies host diverse microorganisms, including gut bacteria (the microbiome), which play vital roles in maintaining health. We aim to elucidate how these microbes influence resistance to infectious diseases and affect disease progression. Specifically, we seek to uncover the relationship between these microorganisms and chronic respiratory infections affecting the lungs, such as non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease. Our goal is to identify new biomarkers that could aid in the prevention and treatment of these diseases.
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