Journal of Research and Development
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Yasunobu Matsuda

Biography

An associate professor of medical technology with over 20 years research experience of the molecular biology of hepatocellular carcinoma. Currently engaged in the research of the molecular target therapy for hepatoma cells.

Personal history: Male, aged 49 (as of 29 April, 2012; born on October 7, 1963) Citizenship: Japan
Office:Department of Medical Technology,
Niigata University Graduate School of Health Sciences,
746 Asahi machi-dori 2, Niigata, 951-8518, Japan

Education:
1988: Graduated at School of Medicine, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan.
1998: MD degree (Niigata University School of Medicine)
(Thesis: therapeutic effect of hepatocyte growth factor in the liver)

Fellowships:
1992-1995: Research Fellow in the Department of Oncology, Biomedical Research Center, Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan. (Thesis Research on hepatocyte growth factor; under the direction of Prof. Toshikazu Nakamura, Ph.D.)

Professional Experience:
2001-2007: Instructor, Internal Medicine, Niigata University Hospital.
2007-present: Associate professor, Department of Medical Technology, Niigata University Graduate School of Health Sciences.

License and certification in Japan:
Medical License, Certification of Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine, Certification of Medical Specialist in Gastroenterology, Certification of Medical Specialist in Gastroenterological Endoscopy, Certification of Medical Specialist in Hepatology.

Membership of Academic Societies:
The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine, The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, The Japan Society of Hepatology, The Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Endoscopy, The Japanese Gastroenterological Association, The Japanese Society for Clinical Molecular Morphology, The Japanese Cancer Association, The Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine.

Research Interest

research of the molecular target therapy for hepatoma cells.