Research
Medical Course—Basic Medicine
Departments of Medicine
Functional Anatomy andAnatomy

Physiology

Biochemistry

Neuroscience

Neuroanatomy, Neuropathology

Microscopic Anatomy andCell Biology, Experimental Endocrinology, Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Secretory Granule

Cell Biology

Formation

Autonomous Function

Cardiac Mechanics, Mechanobiology

Sensory Physiology

Neuroscience

Cellular Signal Transduction

Regulation of Cellular Function and Vascular Contraction by Protein Phosphorylation

Integrated Life Science

Angiogenesis, Neurogenesis, Regene Native Medicine, Calcium Homeostasis

Pharmacology
Pathology

Fields of Interest

Inflammation and Immunity, Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Gastrointestinal Pharmacology
Tumor Pathology

Hepatology, Molecular Pathology, Tumor Pathology

Immunopathology

Tumor Immunology, Allergology, Immunology

Microbiology and Immunochemistry

Host Defense Mechanisms, Immunochemistry, Molecular Microbiology

SocialHygiene and Health Science

Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational Health, Molecular Preventive Medicine, International health

Medicine

Public Health and Epidemiology

Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Epidemiology, Environmental Epidemiology, Mental Health
Immunobiology, Molecular Biology, and Epidemiology of Echinococcosis and Cysticercosis andParasitology

Their Immunological and Molecular Diagnosis

Legal Medicine

Forensic Toxicology, Forensic DNA typing and DNA Polymorphism

Advanced Medical Science

Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Genome Editing, Regenerative Medicine, Translational Research

Medical Course—Clinical Medicine
Departments of Medicine
Division of Cardiology, Nephrology,
Pulmonology and Neurology
InternalMedicine

Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Hypertension, Nephrology, Neurology, Geriatrics and Gerontology

Division of Metabolism andInternal Medicine, Diabetes and Metabolism, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Hepatology,

Biosystemic Science

Biliary and Pancreatic Disease

Division of Gastroenterology andHematology/Oncology
Psychiatry

Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Hematology, Medical Oncology
Biological Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine, Epileptology, Geriatric Psychiatry, Clinical Electroencephalography
Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, Pediatric Neurology,

Pediatrics

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Pediatric Cardiology, Perinatology, Pediatric Nephrology
Division of Vascular, Respiratory
and Surgical Oncology

Surgery

Fields of Interest

Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Pediatric Surgery

Division of Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Aortic Surgery

Division of Hepato-Biliary-

Gastroenterological Surgery [Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery], Endoscopic Surgery, Transplant Surgery,

Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery

General surgery

Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

Gastrointestinal Tract [Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Colon, Rectum], Endoscopic Surgery,
Robotic surgery, General surgery
Joint Surgery, Prosthetic Replacement, Musculoskeletal Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Sports Orthopaedics,
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hand Surgery, Osteoporosis, Regenerative medicine
Dermatology, Psoriasis, Abnormal Keratinization Disorders, Atopic Dermatitis, Medical Mycology,Dermatology

Dermatological Oncology, Allergology, Dermatological Collagen Diseases, Cosmetic Dermatology,
Blistering Disorders

Renal and Urologic Surgery

Urological Oncology, Cancer Chemotherapy, Pediatric Urology, Female Urology, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,
Neurogenic Bladder, Urolithiasis, Adrenal Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Robotic Surgery

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Departments of MedicineFields of Interest
Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disorders, Corneal Transplantation, Ocular Surface Disorders,

Ophthalmology

Keratorefractive Surgery, Neuroprotection in Retina, Ocular Micro-circulation, Glaucoma,
Fundus Imaging Analysis, Low Vision, Strabismus

Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Radiology
Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

Neurosurgery

Laboratory Medicine

Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Allergology, Bronchoesophagology, Neuro-Otology,
Thyroid Surgery, Temporal Bone Surgery, Phono Surgery
Perinatal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility,
Menopause and Women’s HealthDiagnostic Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology
Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Anesthetics, Mechanism and Treatment of the Neuropathic Pain,
Perioperative Blood Coagulation, Cardiovascular Anesthesia, Airway Management, Peripheral Nerve Block
Neurosurgery, Neurooncology, Skull Base Surgery, Neurovascular Surgery, Functional Neurosurgery,
Neuroendovascular Surgery, Epilepsy Surgery
Clinical Chemistry, Laboratory Blood Test, Molecular Diagnostics, Genetic Testing, Medical Ultrasonics,Biomarker
Oral Oncology, Disease of Oral Mucosa, Dental Implant, Jaw Deformity, Cleft lip and Palate,

Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery

Oral Infectious Diseases, Ozostomia (Bad Breath), Temporomandibular Joint Diseases, Oral care,
Oral Traumatology, Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Masticatory Dysfunction, Orofacial Pain

Emergency Medicine
Regional Medicine and Education
Clinical Oncology forLocal Community Cooperation

Traumatology, Toxicology, Cardio-pulmonary Support, Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation,
Pediatric Emergency Care, Acute Aortic Dissection, Sepsis
Regional Medicine, Specialist and Primary Care
Clinical Oncology, Regional Cancer Care, Cancer Care Network

Nursing Course
Departments of Nursing

Fields of Interest
Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology, Laboratory of Public Health and Health Education

Nursing Science

Fundamental Nursing, Adult Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Pediatric Nursing,Maternal Nursing and Midwifery, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Home Health Care Nursing,Public Health Nursing, Nursing Management, Oncology Nursing

General Education
Departments of General Education

Fields of Interest

Psychology

Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology

Sociology

Sociology of Medicine

Mathematics

Applied Mathematics, Dynamical Systems Theory, Computational Science

Mathematical Information SciencePhysics

Biomedical Engineering, Exercise Physiology, Fractal Physiology, Circulation Physiology, Microcirculation,
Cognitive science, Medical Statistics
Solid State Physics, High Temperature Superconductivity, Low Dimensional Conductors,
Quantum Measurement Theory

Chemistry

Physical Chemistry and Nonlinear Dynamics in Nonequilibrium Open System, Soft Matter Science

Biology

Reproductive Biology, Chromosome Science (Gamete and Embryo), Environmental Mutagen ResearchLife ScienceEnglish

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Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cell Adhesion and Neuronal Degeneration,
Study on Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Teaching English as a Foreign Language

FacilityFields of Interest

Admission Center

Selection Methods, Education of Medical Science

Education Center

Education for Medical Science and Nursing
Medical engineering

Advanced Medical Engineering Research Center(Artificial Organs, Regenerative Medicine, Tissue Engineering, Development of Medical Equipment)
Translational Research, Education for Clinical and Translational Research,

Translational Research Center

Center forIntellectual Property Center

Intellectual Property Right

Animal Laboratory forAdvanced

Medical Research

Researchand Education

Innovative Research in Life ScienceResearchCentral Laboratory forCenter

Research and Education
Laboratory for Radioactive
Isotope Research

Health Administration Center
Joint-Use
Facilities

Experiment, Breeding and Reproduction of Animals, Reproduction Technology

Instrumental Analysis, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology

Instrumental Analysis, Biochemistry, Research Using Radioisotopes
Health Care, Adolescent Life Style Disease Prevention, Prevention of Infection

Information and Communication

Information Network, Computer Science

Technology Center
Family Support Center

Work-Life Balance

Hospital
Facility
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Fields of Interest
Rehabilitation Medicine, Kinesiology, Computational Neuroscience, Electrophysiology, Physical Medicine,Orthotics

Medical Center of Acute Medicine

Emergency Medicine, Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation, Toxicology, Trauma, Systemic Infection

Intensive Care Unit Department

Intensive Care Medicine, Circulation and Respiration Control, Blood Purification

General Medicine Department

General Medicine

Center for Maternity and Infant Care

Perinatology, Obstetrics, Neonatology, Perinatal Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Surgery

Department of Endoscopy

Digestive Endoscopy, Respiratory Endoscopy, Therapeutic Endoscopy

Oncology Center

Cancer Chemotherapy, Patient Support, Cancer Information, Training for Medical Professionals

Respiratory Center

Respiratory Diseases, Clinical Oncology, Respiratory Surgery, Allergic Diseases, Molecular Biology,
Respiratory Physiology, Pulmonary Circulation, Infectious Diseases

Department of Palliative Care

Palliative Medicine, Decision Support, Philosophy of Medicine, Medical Ethics

Breast Diseases Center

Breast Diseases, Clinical Oncology, Hereditary Breast Cancer

Medical Laboratory and Blood Center

Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Transfusion Medicine, Infection Control Support,
Biological Information Processing, Physiological Tests, Patient Blood Management, Autologous Transfusion

Surgical Operation Department

Surgical Management, Safety Management

Clinical Radiology Department

Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Radiation Protection, Medical Physics, Radiological Technology

Appliance Management and Supply Center

Washing, Disinfection and Supply of Medical Devices, Quality Control of Medical Material

Surgical Pathology Department

Surgical Pathology, Oncologic Pathology, Tumor Immunology, Molecular Pathology

Management Planning Department

Analysis of Hospital Management, Hospital Information System, Telemedicine, Medical Information Network
Telemedicine, Home Telecare, Transmission System for 3D-HDTV Medical Movies,

Telemedicine Center

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ResearchFacility

Fields of Interest

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Hearing Therapy, Rehabilitation Medicine,
Kinesiology, Biomechanics

Clinical Engineering Office

Clinical Engineering, Medical Engineering

Outpatient Chemotherapy Center

Outpatient Chemotherapy

Nutrition Management Department

Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Management

Hospital Admission Center

Hospital Admission Management, Patient Support, Bed Control

Dialysis Center

Hemodialysis, Plasma Exchange, Plasma Adsorption

Medical Security and Safety Management
Department

Medical Security and Safety, including Incident Report Analysis

Infection Control Department

Infection Control

Pharmacy Department

Clinical Pharmacology, Neuroscience

Publications
2017
Book

Book in JapaneseGrand Total
Original Article
Article

2019

95

86

88

84

92

97

89

235

211

210
13

Review

15

14

Others

26

126

27

Total

276

351

250

Japan Medical
Abstracts Society
Article inJapanese

2018

6Book

76

85

57

Review

162

152

127

Others

686

737

699

Original Article

924

974

883

Original Article

56

47

48

Review

63

19

23

119

66

71

1,319 1,391

1,204

2017

2019

Total
DB-SpiralTotal

Grand Total

Medical practicing* Articles in press included.

Conference Presentation
InternationalConference

DomesticConference

2018

2218

18

Poster, etc.

190

154

143

Total

212

172

161

Oral Presentation (Invited/Special)

137

127

63

Poster, etc.

1,015957

709

Total

1,152 1,084

772

1,364 1,256933

Oral Presentation (Invited/Special)

Grand Total

Nursing practicing

Christmas illuminations in front of Asahikawa Medical University Hospital

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