Graduate School of Engineering

Associate Professor Eri Miura

チタンやマグネシウムなどの生体との相性のよい金属をベースに、金属とセラミックス、樹脂のそれぞれの優れた性質を組み合わせた生体材料の開発や、生体中での腐食摩耗に関する研究を行っています。結晶構造や性質の異なる素材同士を一体化させるには材料の界面の性質が重要になってきます。生体や海中など特殊な環境におかれた材料の界面や表面の性質を詳しく知るため、電子顕微鏡による組織観察や様々な分析機器による表面分析、機械試験等を行っています。

Research Institute of Nursing Care for People and Community

Professor Muzembo Basilua Andre

We are focusing an Ebola virus disease and cholera, two globally significant infectious diseases while also addressing the emerging concern of Mpox
For Ebola, we have systematically investigated the epidemic situation in Africa and conducted social science research on the various misconceptions and rumors that people in endemic areas have about the disease. For cholera, we are collaborating with India to investigate the causes of outbreaks and evaluate the effectiveness of rapid diagnostic kits. Through these studies, we aim to contribute to the prevention of the spread of infectious diseases.

Photo: Group photo with Japan-India collaborators. Prof. Muzembo is second from the left.

College of Nursing Art and Science

Professor Miwa Kawada

We are considering how to adapt and implement the dialogic approach developed in Scandinavia for use in Japan.
In dialogue, safety and security are the foundation. Differences are respected, and everyone\'s voice is valued. Through dialogue, we hope to create a community where people with difficulties in their lives can live their own lives and have hope for the future, and where no one is left behind.

Graduate School of Disaster Resilience and Governance

Associate Professor Anna Matsukawa

Disasters cause more damage to those who are vulnerable in society, such as the elderly, people with disabilities, women, children, and foreign nationals. We are conducting research with the aim of creating a fair society in which social vulnerability is minimized before a disaster strikes, and in which all victims can receive appropriate support.

Graduate School of Disaster Resilience and Governance

Professor Ryosuke Aota

A BCP for nursing homes to protect vulnerable populations by reducing potential harm is important. Under the guidance of the government, all nursing homes have created BCPs, but whether they are practical or not remains questionable. There is a perception that disaster prevention is a separate issue and a hurdle for welfare professionals. However, since the mission to protect lives is common, we have been guiding a nursing care facility for three years in developing a BCP by considering disaster prevention as an extension of the original welfare work. We are working on a theoretical framework of the results obtained there so that they can be applied to other facilities as well.

College of Nursing Art and Science

Professor Yuko Kawasaki

We are analyzing the decision-making structure of people undergoing cancer treatment and the clinical judgment structure of healthcare professionals involved in decision support. Based on the results, we are estimating the “decisive factors for decision-making” and building an “application to visualize the values of cancer patients”.

So far, we have produced a guide to help cancer patients make decisions, “Even if you have cancer... lead a satisfying life as you are”.

Research Institute of Nursing Care for People and Community

Professor Chisato Hayashi / Institute Director

The study will examine changes in social frailty*2 by dividing people into two groups: those who use health apps as a family and those who use them alone. We will examine whether using health apps together with family members as a health support bubble will have the effect of promoting information sharing and maintaining motivation for health promotion. Based on the research results, we are looking forward to building measures to prevent social frailty through the use of ICT.
*1 Family use of health applications
*2 Decline in physical and mental functions due to a decrease in social connections

Graduate School of Science

Professor Hiderou Yoshida

The human body is made up of approximately 60 trillion cells, and within each cell there are various cell organelles that drive cellular functions. By investigating this mechanism, we are trying to pioneer methods to treat diseases such as cancer.

School of Human Science and Environment

Associate Professor Makiko Nakade

Despite the fact that young adults are an important generation that bears the future, there is concern about disordered eating habits and insufficient measures to address this problem. Therefore, we are conducting research on factors related to healthy eating and eating habits (e.g., having a proper breakfast, getting enough vegetables, having a well-balanced diet, etc.). We are also focusing on the development of eating environment that enable healthy eating, and research on behavioral change focusing on psychology, targeting young adults.

Graduate School of Engineering

Associate Professor Kodai Machida

By refining the individual biomolecules that make up human cells and combining only the necessary ones, we have successfully reproduced part of the functions of human cells in test tubes. This simple system will be useful for explaining the mechanisms that cause viruses to proliferate and explain the causes of illnesses caused by protein abnormalities. In this manner, we are advancing research that contributes to healthy living of humans, through the development of technological foundations for preventing various diseases and discovering treatment methods.