A medical scientist specializing in thoracic surgery, he graduated from Tokyo Medical University and completed its graduate school before studying abroad at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. At Tokyo Medical University, he served as the Chair Professor of the First Department of Surgery, Vice President, and Director of the Clinical Proteomics Center. Currently, he holds the title of Professor Emeritus at the university. Additionally, he serves as the Honorary Director of Niiza Shiki Central General Hospital.
He has held numerous leadership positions, including President and Chairman of the Japan Lung Cancer Society, the Japan Society for Laser Medicine, and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), among others. In recognition of his contributions, he has received numerous awards, such as the Goldblatt Award from the International Academy of Cytology in 1998 and The “von Tappeiner” Medal from the International Photodynamic Association in 2005.
Since September 2021, he has been serving as the President of the Japan Society of Medical Science, contributing to the advancement of medicine.
Career
- Graduated from Tokyo Medical University, completed its graduate school, and studied at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden
- Former Chair Professor, First Department of Surgery, Tokyo Medical University
- Former Vice President, Tokyo Medical University
- Former Director, Clinical Proteomics Center, Tokyo Medical University
Academic & Professional Positions
- President of the International Academy of Cytology
- President of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
- Chairman of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
- President of the International Bronchology Society
- President of the Japan Society of Medical Science
- Chairman of the Japan Society of Clinical Cytology
- Chairman and Congress President of the Japan Lung Cancer Society
- Councilor & Director, Japan Surgical Society
- Councilor & Director, Japan Society for Thoracic Surgery
- Councilor & Director, Japan Society for Respiratory Endoscopy
- Delegate, Japan Respiratory Society
- Councilor, Japan Society of Clinical Oncology
- Councilor & Director, Japan Society of Cancer Therapy
- Chairman of the Japan Society for Laser Medicine
- President of the International Society for Laser Medicine
- President of the International Photodynamic Association
- President of the Japan Society for Clinical Proteomics Research
- President of the Japan Society for Photodynamic Therapy
Government & Public Sector
He has served as an expert advisor for various government institutions, including:
- Science and Technology Agency
- Agency of Industrial Science and Technology, Ministry of International Trade and Industry
- Ministry of Health and Welfare
- Japan Academy of Sciences
- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
- Japan Medical Association
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Awards
- 1986: Japan Society of Clinical Cytology Award
- 1997: Ikeda Award, Japan Society for Bronchology
- 1998: Goldblatt Award, International Academy of Cytology (USA)
- 1999: Distinguished Fellow Award, International Society of Thoracic Diseases (USA)
- 2005: The “von Tappeiner” Medal, International Photodynamic Association (Germany)
- 2005: IASLC Merit Award, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (USA)
- 2007: Japan Medical Association Merit Award
- 2017: Song Eum Prize (South Korea)
