Staff

Takako Nakajima

Department of Early Clinical Development : Chief of Clinical Department
Graduate School of Medicine: Professor
Kyoto Innovation Center for Next Generation Clinical Trials and iPS Cell Therapy (Ki-CONNECT) : Professor

Year of Graduation	1998
Fields of Specialty	Early clinical development, Clinical pharmacology, Clinical research, Clinical study, Clinical trials, Oncology, Malignant tumors
Specialist Qualifications	・Board Certified Member of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine ・Fellow of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine ・Board Certified Trainer of the Japanese Society of Internal medicine ・Diplomate, Subspecialty Board of Medical Oncology ・Board Certified Trainer of the Japanese Society of Medical Oncology ・General Clinical Oncologist ・Board Certified Gastroenterologist of The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology ・The clinical trial guidance ・The Japanese Society of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Major Domestic Academic Activities	Japanese Society of Internal medicine : Councilor, Member of the Lifelong Board of Education Japanese Cancer Association : Councilor Japanese Society of Medical Oncology: Director, Councilor, Chairman of Career Empowerment Committee, Chairman of Academic Meeting Subcommittee Permanent Member Gastroenterological Department Japanese Society of Clinical Oncology: Member of the Revised Working Group of Guidelines for Proper Use of Antiemetics Japan Cancer Supportive Care Society: Councilor, Chairman of Patient Reported Outcome Working Group, Chairman of Integration of Oncology and Palliative Working Group Japanese Society for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum: Member of Guidelines Committee Japanese Gastric Cancer Association: Representative, Member of the Future Vision Committee, Member of the Program Committee Japanese Society of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery: Member of the International Clinical Practice Guidelines for Metastatic Liver Cancer
Interests/Hobbies	Watching rugby games, Camping, Wine
Message	Please refer to the Professor’s Greetings.

Takeshi Sawada

Department of Early Clinical Development : Associate Professor
Graduate School of Medicine: Associate Professor
Kyoto Innovation Center for Next Generation Clinical Trials and iPS Cell Therapy (Ki-CONNECT): Associate Professor

Year of Graduation	2007
Fields of Specialty	Early clinical development, Pharmaceutical development, Translational research, Clinical study, Clinical trials, Cancer drug therapy
Specialist Qualifications	・Board Certified Member of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine ・Fellow of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine ・Diplomate, Subspecialty Board of Medical Oncology ・General Clinical Oncologist
Major Domestic Academic Activities	Not applicable
Interests/Hobbies	Rugby, Playing musical instruments (Horn, Guitar)
Message	I have been engaged in biomarker research to make better treatment choices while giving drug medication for cancer. I have also been involved in new drug development from the standpoints of both academia and pharmaceutical companies. I would like to work on future medical development and deliver it to patients as soon as possible with the policy of “All for the Patient.”

Yutaka Shimazu

Department of Early Clinical Development: Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Medicine: Assistant Professor
Kyoto Innovation Center for Next Generation Clinical Trials and iPS Cell Therapy (Ki-CONNECT): Assistant Professor

Year of Graduation	2003
Fields of Specialty	Early clinical development, Clinical research, Clinical study, hematology,Myeloid malignancy,Lymphoid malignancy,Multiple Myeloma,Tumor immunology,Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation,
Specialist Qualifications	・Certification of Fellowship of the Japanese Society of Hematology ・Board-certified Fellowship of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine ・Certification of Fellowship of the Japanese Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy ・Diplomate, Subspeciality Board of Medical Oncology, Japanese Society of Medical Oncology ・General Clinical Oncologist, Japanese Board of Cancer Therapy
Major Domestic Academic Activities	Japanese Society of Hematology　Councilor,
Interests/Hobbies	Tennis、Music appreciation、Aikido
Massage	I have been conducting basic and clinical research on tumor immunology, focusing on hematologic diseases.As a member of the Department of Early Medical Development, I will do my best to utilize my experience and collaborate with other departments to deliver new treatments to patients in front of me as soon as possible.

Syojiro Inano

Department of Early Clinical development : Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Medicine : Assistant Professor
Kyoto Innovation Center for Next Generation Clinical Trials and iPS Cell Therapy (Ki-CONNECT): Assistant Professor

Year of Graduation	2008
Fields of Specialty	Hematology, Oncology
Specialist Qualifications	・Attending Hematologist of the Japanese Society of Hematology ・Board Certified Doctor of Internal Medicine ・Board Certified Trainer of the Japanese Society of Medical Oncology
Major Domestic Academic Activities	Japanese Society of Hematology　Councilor,
Interests/Hobbies	Piano、Tennis、Traveling、Experiments
Message	I have been involved in clinical practice as a hematologist while continuing translational research for the development of treatments for rare diseases. As a member of Ki-Connect, I am committed to ensuring the safe treatment of patients suffering from refractory diseases while vigorously pursuing research that leads to the creation of new therapeutic approaches.

Chiaki Suzuki

Year of Graduation	2006
Fields of Specialty	Early clinical development, Clinical study, Head and Neck cancers, Cancer drug therapy
Specialist Qualifications	Board Certified Member of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine 　Diplomate, Subspeciality Board of Medical Oncology, Japanese Society of Medical Oncology 　 Faculty, Subspecialty Board of Medical Oncology, Japanese Society of Medical Oncology Board Certified Otorhinolaryngologist
Major Domestic Academic Activities	Not applicable
Interests/Hobbies	visiting multiple hot springs, hiking, theatergoing
Message	I have been conducting clinical research on oncology on head and neck cancers. As a member of the Department of Early Medical Development, I will do my best to utilize my experience and collaborate with other departments to deliver new treatments to patients in front of me as soon as possible.

Ayako Yokomizo

Department of Early Clinical Development :Pharmacist

Year of Graduation	2007
Fields of Specialty	Pharmacy, Oncology
Specialist Qualifications	Board Certified Pharmacist in Oncology Pharmacy (POP)
Interests/Hobbies	Going out, Discovering delicious things
Message	I’ve been a clinical pharmacist, focusing mainly on cancer treatment, handling oncology and gastroenterology units. I’m now determined to use my experience to contribute to early clinical development in a new field, using my skills as a pharmacist.

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