Cutting-edge cardiovascular surgery research that
contributes to medical advancement and provides better treatment for patients
The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Okayama University Graduate School
is recruiting graduate students.
Cutting-edge cardiovascular surgery research projects
To develop a system that can mount DCD hearts to existing ECMO for perfusion, cardiac function evaluation, and transport
Animal experiments
Aiming to increase the number of heart transplants using DCD hearts
To clarify changes in perioperative gut microbiota composition and verify their impact on cardiovascular events
Specimen analysis
To verify the possibility that gut microbiota affects perioperative course
Little is known about why and how congenital heart disease occurs. Through genetic analysis of heart tissue, focusing on Tetralogy of Fallot, we aim to elucidate the mechanisms of disease development. This could lead to the development of new treatments for congenital heart disease in the future.
Cardiac cell culture, genetic analysis of myocardial specimens, and identification of disease-causing genes
We will advance research to help patients with congenital heart disease, including those with Tetralogy of Fallot, live longer and healthier lives.
To clarify under what conditions left ventricular assist devices show hemodynamic improvement effects as treatment for acute exacerbation of Fontan failure
Using a pig Fontan circulation model to verify conditions under which circulatory failure can be improved by left ventricular assist
Expected to clarify conditions under which left ventricular assist is effective and improve treatment strategies
To contribute to the development of treatments that reduce infarct size in ischemic heart disease by studying serotonin dynamics during ischemia-reperfusion. Using cardiac microdialysis to analyze biochemical changes during ischemia in detail.
In experimental models using 12-week rats, placing probes in the heart to confirm and evaluate drug effects and degree of myocardial damage
Expected to improve prognosis of heart disease patients through establishment of new treatment strategies for infarct size reduction in ischemic heart disease
When foreign objects are implanted in the body, protein adsorption occurs first, which determines subsequent cellular responses and immune reactions. Therefore, technology to freely control protein adsorption is useful for developing new medical devices. Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) is a carbon material that can impart various functions and has excellent biocompatibility. This research aims to establish protein adsorption control methods using DLC and apply them to medical devices.
Elucidate the regularity of protein adsorption on DLC surfaces and consider practical applications to medical devices and research devices based on the obtained findings.
DLC-based protein adsorption control technology will enable the design and development of biointerfaces as needed. The findings from this research are expected to have a significant impact on both medicine and research.
We are looking for people interested in cutting-edge cardiovascular surgery research.
Would you like to contribute to medical advancement together?
Introduction of graduate students involved in research
Enjoys CABG and large to small vessel anastomosis.
Serves as Chugoku-Shikoku representative in young physician-led organizations at conferences.
Aspiring pediatric cardiac surgeon, moved from Hokkaido to Okayama.
Currently exploring study abroad opportunities.
Quiet city boy.
Father of two children, currently conducting research.
From Iwakuni, famous for Kintaikyo Bridge.
Was in the baseball club during university and threw breaking balls.
Badminton champion at Western Medical University.
Kyushu gentleman who is kind to everyone.
Entered graduate school this year.
Sets hair every day. 5th dan in kendo.
Okayama University Cardiovascular Surgery
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