Research Theme

• Support from research and development to practical application in the medical and health science fields

Keyword

• Translational Research
• Clinical Research

Overview of Research

• A support organization has been established within Hokkaido University Hospital to link the results of basic research in the medical and health science fields to the practical application of medical care. Hokkaido University is certified as a translational research support institution established by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
• In addition, Hokkaido University Hospital is certified as a clinical research core hospital selected by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare based on the Medical Care Law.
• The Institute of Health Science Innovation for Medical Care (HELIOS) is organized at Hokkaido University Hospital as an organization to operate these, and I am the director of that organization.
• HELIOS supports the development of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, regenerative medicine products, and in-vitro diagnostics, as well as the implementation of clinical research such as the utilization of real-world data and other medical information. It is leading to practical application such as approval and establishment of standard treatment.