EDUCATION & GRADUATE SCHOOL

Join Us!

Join us in pushing forward the frontiers of hematologic oncology, infectious disease, and laboratory medicine. The Department of Laboratory Medicine welcomes students and researchers from diverse backgrounds through several graduate programs at the Institute of Science Tokyo. In a research environment spanning basic science to clinical application, we cultivate the next generation of researchers and clinicians.

For Undergraduate Students

We accept inquiries for senior thesis research, off-campus internships, and lab tours on a rolling basis.
If you are an undergraduate interested in research on hematologic malignancies or laboratory medicine, please feel free to contact us.

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School of Medicine, Institute of Science Tokyo

Medical students may join our department for laboratory placement or senior thesis research. We also support balancing this work with clinical clerkships. Medical students interested in research are encouraged to contact the relevant faculty member.

Institute of Science Tokyo School of Medicine — Official Site

Graduate School Admission

Prospective students can find the latest information on the graduate admissions guidelines page of the official website.

Graduate Admissions Guidelines

Our Educational Philosophy

Our laboratory aims to cultivate independent researchers and clinicians, with education centered on the following three priorities.

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Independent Research Skills

We foster the ability to set your own research themes, form hypotheses, and test them. Weekly meetings and one-on-one mentoring provide careful support in developing your research.
02

Global Communication Skills

We actively support presentations at domestic and international conferences and the writing of English-language papers. Our international collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center allows students to build a global research network.
03

Bridging Clinical Practice and Research

From the perspective of laboratory medicine, we pursue research themes directly connected to patient care, advancing translational research that bridges basic science and clinical practice.

FAQ

Can I join if I did not study medicine as an undergraduate?: Yes, we welcome you. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, including science, pharmacy, engineering, and the life sciences. Enthusiasm for research matters most.
Can I visit the laboratory?: Yes, we accept visits at any time. Please contact us by email first, and we will explain the laboratory atmosphere and our current research themes.
Is support available for scholarships or fellowships?: We actively support applications for JSPS Research Fellowships and various scholarships. Please contact us individually for details.

GET IN TOUCH

Feel Free to Get in Touch

Whether it's a lab visit, graduate admission, or a postdoc application,
we welcome inquiries of any kind.