Many people – some scientists, others not – are interested in early human development because it is closely
related to the basic and important question: What are we and where have we come from?
Approximately 3-4% of newborn babies suffer from congenital anomalies (birth defects), which is a serious burden for patients and their families. Many congenital anomalies are assumed to be caused by the interaction of gene mutations and environmental factors, but the etiology and pathogenetic mechanisms remain to be clarified for most birth defects. In our laboratory, interdisciplinary research approaches are being undertaken to elucidate the causes and pathogenesis of birth defects and to attempt to identify some preventive measures.
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Tetsuya Takakuwa MD, PhD
Professor. Tetsuya Takakuwa MD, graduated from University of Tokyo, Faculty of Science in 1986, and graduated from Osaka University, Faculty of Medicine in 1990.He worked as an Acute Care Physician at Osaka University Hospital and Critical Care and Emergency center Iwate Medical collage for 8 years.
During those years, he got an opportunity to study at Max-Plank Institute for Immuno-biology in Germany.
He took the role of Associate professor Department of Pathology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine in 2002, and received his PhD in 2005.
He has become Professor of Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Human Health Science since 2008.
Human Health Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University
606-8507 Sakyo-ku Shogoin Kawahara-cyo 53, Kyoto, Japan
E-mail; tez@hs.med.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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