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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Hiroshi YOKOYAMA
- Research Field
Fish pathology
- Keyword(s)
Fish parasite, Food hygiene, Winemaking
- Research theme
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- Biology of fish-parasitic myxozoans and microsporidians
- Control measures of myxozoan and microsporidian diseases
- Diagnosis of fish parasites in seafoods
- Evaluation of administering grape pomace, effluent from winemaking, on immunity in cultured fishes
Outline of research activitiesWe study on the biological characteristics of fish parasites with the aim of disease control. Also, many fish parasites in seafoods have been subject to complaints by comsumers. However, fish parasites normally live in wild environments, and it is crucial to discriminate between harmful and harmless for humans.
To improve the quality of farmed fishes, we try to feed grape pomace, effluent from winemaking, on the immunity and health condition in cultured fishes.- Desired cooperation
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- Control measures of parasitic diseases in fish farms
- Diagnosis of fish parasites in seafoods
- Improvement of cultured fishes by feeding grapa pomace
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Hitoshi KITAGAWA
- Research Field
Veterinary Internal Medicine
- Keyword(s)
Heartworm disease, Obesity, and Microminipigs
- Research theme
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- Pathophysiology of heartworm disease
- Obesity and diabetes in doga and cats
- Immunology in Microminipigs
Outline of research activitiesWe developed a devise for removal of heartworms from the pulmonary arteries in dogs with heartworm disease.
We are investigating the glidose and lipid metabolosm through the obesity and diabetes in dogs and cats, as carnivorous animals.
We analysed the MHC in Microminipigs, and investigated the association between the MHC haplotypes and voraious imunological characteristics.
The Claudin-16 dificiency, a hereditaly disease in Japanese black cattle was found vy us from pathophyological investigation and genetic analysis.- Desired cooperation
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- Diseases in companion and farm animals
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Kazuaki YAMAZOE
- Research Field
Veterinary Surgery
- Keyword(s)
wound healing, regenerative veterinary medicine
- Research theme
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- Treatment of refractory wound in dogs
- Development of canine footpad substitute
- Treatment of non-union fracture in dogs
Outline of research activitiesApplication of PRP-lile factor has achieved the promotion of the closure of skin defect in dogs. Canine footpad equivalent has been developed by use of epidermal and dermal cells obtained by collection of a piece of skin and footpad. Application of bone marrow derived stromal cells has achieved the promotion of non-union fracture healing in dogs. On the other hand, these phenomena are relevant to mechanosensing acting on cell proliferation and differentiation.That is why the control of cell forces like mechanical stress will expect the promotion of healing of refractory wound and non-union fracture.
- Desired cooperation
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- Study on mechanosensing for cell proliferation and differentiation
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Kenichi SHIBANO
- Research Field
Large animal veterinary medicine,Clinical nutrition of bovine
- Keyword(s)
Free amino acid,Metabolic diseases
- Research theme
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- Influence of concentration of free amino acids
- Nutrition of dry period on immune performance of calf
- Effect of calf nutrition on post-growth productivity and fertility
Outline of research activitiesThe role of large animal veterinary medicine is important for livestock performance that productivity in peripartum iseases,reproductive disorders and calf disease prevention.It is inferred that environmental factors and nutrient stimuli in the fetal affect the productivity after calving.Many of the causes of diseases are closely related to ingestion nutrition. Clinical nutrition in cattle is an important element for large animal and veterinary medicine,that it will be an indispensable tool for diagnosis and evaluation.
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- Improve productivity through collaboration with regional clinical organization
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Masamichi KUROHMARU
- Research Field
Veterinary Anatomy, Reproductive Biology
- Keyword(s)
Effects of chronic radiation on the testes of the wild Japanese macaque after the Fukushima nuclear disaster
- Research theme
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- Analysis of the testicular tissues in the Habu
Outline of research activitiesEffects of radioactive cesium on the testes of the wild Japanese macaque have been investigated after the Fukushima nuclear disaster. As a result, at present, the Japanese macaques living in radiation affected area possess a normal activity of sperm reproduction(Fig.1), and revealed no definite differences in proliferating spermatogenic cells (Fig.2) and apoptotic spermatogenic cells, compared with those of the control.
Morphology of the testicular tissues in the Habu has been studied. As a result, spermatogenesis in the Habu initiates at 2-year-old, accompanying with the appearance of actin in the seminiferous epithelium.- Desired cooperation
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Masumi ETO
- Research Field
Professor of Veterinary Medicine
- Keyword(s)
Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology
- Research theme
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- Smooth muscle, artery, digestive tract, cell signaling, CPI-17
- Establishing veterinary medical engineering field
- Coordinating Himepet, a pet-related industrial cluster
Outline of research activitiesSmooth muscle cells are major components of the organ walls of organs, such as artery, gastrointestinal tract, bladder and trachea. Smooth muscle cell motility is highly regulated by nerve and hormonal stimuli. Accumulating lines of evidence suggest that impaired smooth muscle motility is involved in a variety of diseases, such as hypertension, digestive dysfunction, asthma, and dysuria. To elucidate the molecular basis of smooth muscle diseases, and to develop their effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, we have been studying the mechanisms that regulate smooth muscle motor function. Meanwhile, we have discovered a protein that regulates smooth muscle contractile function and have elucidated the underlying mechanism by which the protein mediates regulation of smooth muscle motility. We now study the signals in smooth muscle disease.
In parallel with our research on smooth muscle disease, we are assisting in the development of devices and products to improve the quality of life of animals, including pets, and their owners through collaborative research.- Desired cooperation
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- Translational research in organ failures
- R&D in pet-related devices and products
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Mitsumori KAWAMINAMI
- Research Field
Veterinary physiology, reproductive endocrinology, cell biology
- Keyword(s)
pituitary, ovary, pancreas, annexin, GnRH
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- Somatic function of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)
- Endocrine control of reproduction and metabolism
- Inter-cellular communication
Outline of research activitiesEndocrinology is a study on intercellular communication by chemical messanger. Protein, peptide, lipid and amino acid delivertive are function as hormone. Endocrine mechanism is prerequisite fo multicellular organisms and new hormones are discovered even now. GnRH neuron exists at hypothalamus and GnRH regulates pituitary gonadotropin secretion. I found that GnRH augments the expression of annexin A5 in the pituitary gonadotropes. I am working on the function of this protein and found peripheral function of GnRH. GnRH was shown to stimulate annexin A5 expression not only in the ovary and the testis but also mammary tissues and pancreas. GnRH is involved in a local regulation of cell function. My study is on the function of GnRH action and specific function in reproduction and metabolism.
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- Developing hormone assay system.
- Molecular and cell biological approach on
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Reiko TESHIMA
- Research Field
Food hygiene, Regulatory science, Allergies
- Keyword(s)
Food hygiene, Food allergy, HACCP
- Research theme
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- Examination of simple measurement method of harmful substances in foods
- Simultaneous and epitope analyses of allergens in food and feed
- Analysis of hazard factors in food chain and construction of HACCP
Outline of research activitiesFor food safety, it is necessary to conduct safety management and quality control based on scientific evidence. As harmful substances present in foods, there are metals, chemical substances, natural poisons, proteins, etc. Among them, we are studying substances which cause allergy to humans and animals . We analyze allergic substances in foods and feeds and analyze their characteristics (eg, binding sites (epitopes) with IgE antibodies). In addition to analysis of allergic substances such as buckwheat and wheat, we also analyze allergic substances such as mite and Anisakis which is a parasite, and aim for application to prevention and diagnosis of allergic reactions. Furthermore, because measuring food allergens in the environment is important for hygiene control at each stage of the food chain, we are aiming to develop a rapid method for measuring allergens in the environment.
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- Food Hygiene
- Food allergy
- Mucosal Immunity
- Construction of HACCP
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Risuke MIZUNO
- Research Field
Medical and Biological Engineering, Basic Medical Sciences
- Keyword(s)
Biomechanics, Micro-Lymph Circulation, Hemodynamics
- Research theme
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- Pathophysiology of salt-sensitive hypertension
- Pathophysiology of sarcopenia and frailty
- Drug-repositioning
Outline of research activitiesIt is generally understood that the microvascular system contains arterioles (afferent and resistant vessels), venules (efferent vessels), and capillaries (exchanger vessels). Now we recognize that microcirculation includes not only the microvascular machinery, but also interstitial space fluid dynamics and the lymphatic system. All of vertebrates have to circulate blood into each tissue-cell through the transport mechanisms to supply nutrients and remove wastes. The microcirculatory system is indeed a main player to regulate body fluid homeostasis, which maintains an internal environment of the body, indicating that macro-circulation (heart and large vasculatures) is a support system to pump blood perfusion. Thus, failure of the microcirculatory system evokes dysfunction of activity and survival in tissues-cells and subsequently determines life and death of creatures and humans. That’s why the microcirculation world has never been micro, but huge, space to integrate each cellular function and life support. We continue challenging to explore ‘bench to bedside research’, that is available for preventation, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, through understanding heterogeneity and analyses in the regulation of microcirculatory functions among tissues-cells.
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- Basic and clinical sciences based on micro-lymph circulation
- Translational research (veterinary to medical sciences) in sarcopenia and frailty
- Translational research (veterinary to medical sciences) using NIRS
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Shigeru MORIKAWA
- Research Field
Emerging infectious disease, zoonoses, virus
- Keyword(s)
SFTS, Emerging viral diseases, zoonoses
- Research theme
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- Diagnosis, prophylaxis, control of SFTS
- Emerging and reemerging virual diseases
- Effective inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 and orthopox viruses
Outline of research activitiesMany emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic. Most zoonotic outbreaks occur overseas, and imported cases are confirmed in Japan. Recently, severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) virus, identified in China, has been shown to make infection cycles among domestic and wild animals and ticks, and more than several dozen patients are confirmed every year. Many zoonotic diseases are often subclinical in animals, but cats were shown to be highly susceptible to SFTS, with extremely severe symptoms and a high fatality rate of about 60%. We are conducting research on the epidemiology, pathogenic mechanisms, and preventive mesure for SFTS. We are also conducting research on inactivation and disinfection of SARS-CoV-2 and orhtopox virus and some other viruses.
- Desired cooperation
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- epidemiology, laboratory diagnosis
- pathogenesis and preventive measure
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Shin-ya SAITO
- Research Field
Vascular Pharmacology
- Keyword(s)
Smooth Muscle, Muscle Contraction, Hepatic Stellate Cell, Cell Motility, Fibrosis
- Research theme
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- Mechanism of increased contractile response in skin artery under nerve injury
- Control mechanism of hepatic stellate cell contraction
- Control mechanism of smooth muscle contraction
Outline of research activitiesBlood circulates in our body through various size of blood vessels. Since the blood flow rate is regulated by the vessel diameter, the constriction of the vessels affects the activities of organs. Based on this fact, I am investigating two different blood flow regulation. The first is skin blood flow. We are flushed with hot weather, pale in cold weather. Thus, skin blood flow depends on temperature, and this regulation is different from other vessels. Since reduction in blood flow exacerbates pain, I am investigating the relationship between onset of pain and decrease in blood flow. The second is hepatic blood flow. Hepatic stellate cells are attached to capillaries, so-called sinusoids, that form a network in the liver, and hepatic blood flow is thought that regulated by this cell. However, it is not well known that how the hepatic stellate cell regulates the blood flow. My second subject is to clarify this physiology. During hepatic injury, the hepatic stellate cell will be transdifferentiated to collagen producing cell, which exacerbate inflammation, advance liver fibrosis and impair blood flow. Controlling the transdifferentiation is also an important subject for controlling the regulation of hepatic blood flow.
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- Study of neuropathic pain
- Study of liver fibrosis
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Shuichi TAWARA
- Research Field
Drug Discovery Science, Translational Research, Pharmacology, Basic Pharmaceutical Science
- Keyword(s)
Drug Discovery, Medical Drug, Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Agents, One Health, Antimicrobial Resistance, Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration
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- New trends and approaches in drug discovery research
- Effective and efficient scheme for promoting translational research
- Approaches to the issues on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and One Health
Outline of research activitiesDisease can be said to be a status of abnormal physical function depart from normal status due to some causes. Medical drug is a substance which acts on causative disease target to enhance relief and recovery from abnormal physical status. Drug discovery is a research activity to create medical drugs and drug discovery science is an integrated discipline dealing with overall drug discovery research activities. Therefore, interdisciplinary and integrated research is critical for drug discovery research including not only biology-related disciplines such as biochemistry, molecular biology, and cellular biology but also chemistry-related disciplines such as organic chemistry, computational chemistry, natural product chemistry, and physical chemistry. Recently, remarkable progresses have been made in genome science, regenerative medicine, stem cell research, and information and communication technology, application of which becomes increasingly important in drug discovery.
It has been stressed for a long time that there is a so-called death valley between basic research in academia and practical application as medical drug in industries. For that reason, a variety of approaches is implemented to facilitate translational research in cooperation among industry, government, and academia.
In these circumstances surrounding drug discovery science, veterinary science and researchers have a quite important role to be played. Animal experiments are essential in drug development to predict efficacy and safety of a drug in human and development of new methodology is necessary to fill the gap between human and experimental animal. In recent days, transmission of pathogens from animals to human and antimicrobial resistance become problematic due to economic globalization and life-style change. To address these issues, knowledge and research are crucial in physiology, pharmacology, and infectious diseases in human and animals.
From this standpoint, I will make a good use of the experiences I have gained so far in a pharmaceutical company and AMED to deal with new challenge for education of veterinary researchers who support research activities in and lead the future of life science and drug discovery areas.- Desired cooperation
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- Application of basic research findings to drug discovery
- Research and actions associated with One Health promotion and antimicrobial resistance
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Taketoshi ASANUMA
- Research Field
Veterinary Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Tumor Radiation Therapy
- Keyword(s)
MRI, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Fibertractography, Hypoxic Cell Radiosensitizers, Radiation Therapy, Thermal Treatment
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- Veterinary radiotherapy (radiosensitization, hyperthermia combination, anticancer drug combination)
- Diagnostic imaging of a laboratory animal and the veterinary clinic
- The damage by reactive oxygen species
Outline of research activitiesWhen the tumor cells are beyond 42.5 degrees centigrade, the tumor cells become extinct rapidly. The radiofrequency waves gather to the tumor tissue efficiently, and only a tumor can heat. Because only an electromagnetic wave enters from the outside the body, we do not lower the quality of life of the patients. Figure is the abdominal CT image of the dog in which the large tumor rolled up an important blood vessel and widely occupied from abdominal to pelvis cavities. The surgical operation that only this tumor resected was very difficult, and oncothermia treatment (thermal treatment) was performed because owner did not want anticancer drug treatment. The volume of the tumor after about 2 months of oncothermia treatment became small as compared with that of the first day of treatment. Furthermore, the volume of the tumor reduced to about 1/8 after about 8 months of oncothermia treatment. The quality of life of the patient improved, too.
It is known that there is a cytoreductive effect synergistically when the thermal treatment combines with radiotherapy than use alone. My aim put the combination of radiotherapy and oncothermia treatment into practical use in the veterinary clinic.- Desired cooperation
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- Veterinary clinical application of radiation, the radiofrequency wave hyperthermia combination therapy
- Veterinary clinical application of the radiotherapy using the hypoxic cell radiosensitizers
- Evaluation of the spinal cord injury using the MRI diffusion tensor imaging
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Tei-ichi NISHIKI
- Research Field
Neuroscience, Neurophysiology
- Keyword(s)
Calsium Ion, Synaptic Vesicle, Exocytosis, Synaptic Transmission, Neurotransmitter Release
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- Molecular mechanisms of neurotransmitter release
- Podocyte glutamatergic signaling in renal glomerular function
Outline of research activitiesOur research group is interested in molecular mechanisms underlying neurotransmitter release from nerve cells. In the brain, nervous system function is founded on the transmission of information from one nerve cell to another at a unique and highly specialized structure, synapse. This information transfer at the synapse is mediated by chemical messengers called neurotransmitters, which are stored in small organelles called synaptic vesicles and exocytosed by fusion of synaptic vesicles with plasma membrane. To explore how neurons release transmitters, we combine molecular biological and electrophysiological techniques, especially focusing on protein-protein interactions. We are now trying to examine how the calcium signaling is converted into neurotransmitter release.
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- Neurotoxin research
- Podocyte research in renal glomerular function
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Teppei KANDA
- Research Field
Veterinary Anesthesiology, Veterinary Nursing
- Keyword(s)
Veterinary anesthesia and analgesia, α2-adrenergic receptor agonists, Veterinary perianesthesia nursing
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- Veterinary anesthesia and pain management
- α2-adrenergic receptor and its agonists
- Application of ICT technology in veterinary medicine
Outline of research activitiesIn order to realize more safe and more comfortable anesthesia for animals, we are working on research focusing on veterinary anaethesiology and veterinary perianesthesia nursing. In particular, we are actively pursuing studies on α2-adrenergic receptor agonists, which are often used for sedation and analgesia in veterinary medicine. So far we have published the paper regarding the influence of α2-adrenergic receptor agonists on tear production, intraocular pressure, and pupil size, the application to total intravenous anesthesia, and the sedative or anti-anxiety effects by ophthalmic adminstration.
In addition, we are conducting research in cooperation with veterinary nurses about the practice of veterinary perianesthesia nursing such as temperature management under anesthesia and management of anxiety before/after anesthesia.- Desired cooperation
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- Pharmacological analytics for Total intravenous anesthesia research
- Histlogical, molecular biological and cell biological knowledge and technology to detect the Alpha2-adrenoceptor and analyse its function
- ICT technology targeting veterinary medicine
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Tetsuo KUNIEDA
- Research Field
Animal Genetics
- Keyword(s)
Gamategenesis, hereditary disorder, Native domestic animal
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- Research on meosis and gamategenesis
- Genetic investigation of hereditary disorders of animal
- Origine and dstribution of native domestic animals
Outline of research activitiesWe are investigating the functions of genes associated with various traits and disorders, as well as the genetic diversity of animals. In particular, meiosis are important biological phenomena, and their abnormalities can cause infertility in humans and livestock. We are investigating the function of genes involved in meiosis by using the mice. Also, a number of hereditary disorders have been reported in animals. We are investigating the causes of these hereditary disorders to prevent the incidences of disorders. Various native domestic animals are currently raised in the world. By investigating their genetic characteristics and relations, we are clarifying how these animals were domesticated and spread throughout the world.
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- Improvement of reproductive perfomance by investigation on gamategenesis procedure
- Genetic diagnosis for hereditary disorders of Animals
- Genetic diversity and propaty of native domestic animal
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Tohru FUKASE
- Research Field
Epidemiology, Parasitology, Animal Pharmaceutical Science
- Keyword(s)
Infectious Disease, Parasite, Drugs for Animals, Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacoepidemiology
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- Epidemiological research on infectious diseases of animals
- Treatment and prevention of parasite infections in animals
- Efficacy and side effets of drugs for animals, etc.
Outline of research activitiesI am working for epidemiological research on infectious diseases in animals, especially dirofilariasis and ectoparasite infections in dogs and cats, to aim at contribution to prevention. Furthermore, I am working for development of new drugs for animals. And I am also expanding the appropriate use of drugs in animals through pharmacoepidemiological research on usage survey, re-examination of efficacy and incidence of side effects of already-existing drugs.
Photos are a cat flea and a tick. Cat fleas are mundanely detected on dogs as well as cats, and also on humans in recent years in Japan. Ticks have gotten a lot of attention recently as vectors of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS). I am working for development of ectoparasiticides.
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- Epidemiological survey of various diseases of animals
- Research on parasite infections in animals
- Usage survey of drugs in animals, etc.
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Toshio INABA
- Research Field
Theriogenology, Veterinary Regenerative Medicine
- Keyword(s)
Animal, in vitro fertilization, Cell therapy
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- In-vitro fertilization in the animal
- Production of animal stem cells and clinical application
- Cancer immunotherapy in the animal
Outline of research activitiesRegenerative medicine is expected to be an efficient method for replenishment of lost cells in many intractable diseases. However, for applying pluripotent stem cells, there are many issues to be solved such as the risk of tumor formation. I am currently conducting researches on the establishment of the embryonic stem cell lines and the induced pluripotent stem cell lines and in-vitro fertilization technology in the dog for the regenerative medicine.
I expect that this translational research may be a step for clinical application in human regenerative medicine.- Desired cooperation
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- Researches on canine in vitro fertilization
- Researches on animal regenerative medicine
- Researches on animal cancer immunotherapy
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Toshiro KUROKI
- Research Field
Protozoology, Bacteriology, Public health
- Keyword(s)
Cryptosporidium, Legionella, water supply system, bathing facilities, zoonosis
- Research theme
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- Chlorine-tolerant organisms in the source and potable water
- Legionella colonization in the water supply systems and bathing facilities
- Prevalence of Salmonella in reptiles
Outline of research activitiesIt is important to elucidate source of contamination of Chlorine-tolerant organisms: Cryptosporidium and Giardia, and fecal indicator bacteria in the source and potable water to ensure the biological water safety. We evaluate the test methods and assess contamination of these organisms in the source and potable water.
Legionella colonizes in water environment and causes human pneumonia. Colonization of Legionella in the cold and hot water supply systems and bathing facilities poses a risk of human infection. We assess the prevalence of Legionella colonization in these facilities, and evaluate control measures to be taken to prevent pneumonia.
Pet owners are recommended to understand zoonotic infection risk from their pet animals. It is well-known that reptiles frequently harbor pathogenic organisms including Salmonella. We study the prevalence of Salmonella in reptiles to elucidate risk of human infection.
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- Development of control measures to prevent Legionella colonization in water supply system and bathing facilities
- Evaluation of test methods for chlorine-tolerant organisms in source and potable water
- Assessment of contamination of water sources with chlorine-tolerant organisms
- Hygiene education on reducing risk of zoonotic infection from pet animals
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Professor
- Toshiyuki SHIBAHARA
- Research Field
Parasitology, Medical Zoology, Laboratory Animal Science and Technology
- Keyword(s)
Helminthic Zoonoses, Trematoda, Paragonimus, Laboratory Animals
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- Investigation into actual conditions of parasite infection in some animals.
- Taxonomy, ecology and epidemiology of trematoda, with special refference to Paragonimus.
- Survey on low pathogenic parasite and protozoa in laboratory small animals.
Outline of research activitiesThe trematode, Paragonimus westermani is distributed widely throughout the Asia, and has been well-known as one of the important causative agents of helminthic zoonoses, I have been strongly interested in its taxonomy ,ecology and epidemiology and am conducting research work through a steady fieldwork. Especially in recent years, many peaple’s eyes are forcusing on the wild boar’s meat as a “gibier” in order to promote the development of local area. However, many juvenile worms of P. westermani sometimes harbor in the meat through ingesting the second intermediate host, the fresh water crab. Therefore, special attention must be paid to cook and/or preserve the meat. From the parasitological view point, I would like to play a part in risk management of game meats. Besides, I have been guiding the staffs of the national/private university’s laboratory animal facilities at their requests in the extermination of mouse/rat host-specific pinworms and/or protozoa, of which infections are of frequent occurence and do damage to experiment.
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- Cooperative research work on the taxonomy, ecology and epidemiology of trematoda.
- Consultancy on risk management of game meat.
- Consultancy on the extermination of rodents such as mouse and/or rat specific pinworms and/or protozoa.