Research
On-campus research grants
The new system was launched in 2020 with the aim of actively supporting excellent research that contributes to revitalizing research activities throughout the university, as well as supporting the research of female and young researchers and creating opportunities for them to present their results overseas.
FY2025 Research Promotion Grant: List of Selected Research Projects
Nishinomiya Campus Research Activation Grant
| full name | Affiliation | Research Project Name |
| Kazushi Matsushita | Department of Immunology Lecturer |
Elucidation of the mechanisms underlying mast cell-mediated induction of IgE responses and induction of multiple allergen sensitization in airway allergy |
| Toshiyuki Minami | Respiratory/Hematology Associate Professor |
Development of a novel cancer immunotherapy aimed at curing lung cancer by reprogramming tumor-associated macrophages |
| Takayuki Inoue | Respiratory/Hematology Assistant professor |
Establishment of a method for inducing and expanding memory precursor CAR-T cells and elucidation of metabolic/epigenetic control mechanisms |
| Min Gungdeok | Cardiovascular and renal dialysis medicine Lecturer |
Search for novel biomarkers to predict rehospitalization due to heart failure: Dynamic risk stratification of HFpEF focusing on exercise response |
(Affiliation information at time of allocation decision)
Nishinomiya Campus Young Researchers Research Grant
| full name | Affiliation | Research Project Name |
| Takashima Takeshi | Pathology Department of Molecular Pathology Assistant professor |
Elucidating the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer liver metastasis from the interaction between colorectal cancer cells and hepatocytes and its therapeutic application |
| Yuji Ohmori | Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant professor |
Analysis of immune response in oral squamous cell carcinoma by pancreatic cancer-inducing factor PAUF |
| Yuji Eda | Gastroenterology Assistant professor |
Gastric microbiota analysis as a predictor of immune checkpoint inhibitor efficacy in advanced gastric cancer |
| Kyosuke Yamanishi | Department of Neuropsychiatry Assistant professor |
Exploring strategies to restore microglial function and prevent cognitive decline with aging through inflammasome regulation |
| Hiroshi Mikami | Respiratory/Hematology Lecturer |
Radiation and immunotherapy for malignant pleural mesothelioma |
| Yoshiyuki Orihara | Cardiovascular and renal dialysis medicine Assistant professor |
Search for early diagnostic methods for pulmonary hypertension focusing on right ventricular function |
| Kyoko Matsuki | Gastrointestinal surgery Assistant professor |
Therapeutic effect of α-defensin on necrotizing enterocolitis |
| Nozomi Endo | Department of Pharmacology Assistant professor |
Possible role of brain-kidney interaction in behavioral changes induced by chronic stress |
(Affiliation information at time of allocation decision)
Kobe Campus Researchers Research Grant
| full name | Affiliation | Research Project Name |
| Emiko Iwaoka | School of Pharmacy Associate Professor |
Development of a quality evaluation method that guarantees the efficacy of Angelica acutiloba, a herbal medicine used to expel blood stasis |
| Yoshiya Ohno | School of Pharmacy Associate Professor |
IL-18-induced activation of innate immune lymphocytes leads to protection of normal tissues and enhancement of antitumor immunity |
| Mai Aoe | Pharmaceutical Education Center Faculty of Pharmacy Special Associate Professor |
Development and evaluation of gamified electronic app teaching materials for interdisciplinary education in pharmacy |
| Ryota Matsuzawa | Department of Department of Physical Therapy of Rehabilitation Associate Professor |
Translational research to establish treatment for sarcopenia in patients with end-stage renal failure: THRIVE-D |
| Masashi Nozoe | Department of Department of Physical Therapy of Rehabilitation Associate Professor |
The effects of acute rehabilitation on stroke caused by frailty: a multicenter cohort study |
| Yoichi Tanaka | School of Rehabilitation Department of Occupational Therapy Lecturer |
Innovation in chronic pain support focusing on rest-activity rhythm: Practical research into individualized intervention using actigraphy and mHealth |
(Affiliation information at time of allocation decision)
List of selected research projects for the 2024 Research Promotion Grant
Nishinomiya Campus Research Activation Grant
| full name | Affiliation | Research Project Name |
| Manabu Kakutani | Department of Department of Diabetes Endocrinology and Clinical Immunology School of Medicine Lecturer |
Basic study on the effect of sleep quality on energy metabolism and cardiac diastolic function |
| Kozo Kataoka | Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Faculty School of Medicine Lecturer |
Detection of minimal residual disease after colorectal cancer surgery using extracellular vesicle ctDNA |
| Nozomi Nakamura | Department Physiology and Biofunctions School of Medicine Assistant Professor |
Neurohumoral network analysis of bottom-up control of the brain originating from the respiratory center |
| Takamiya Rina | School of Medicine Department of Biochemistry Lecturer |
Elucidation of the mechanism of regulation of cell membrane dynamics in cancer malignancy by the cell membrane phospholipase PNPLA6 |
(Affiliation information at time of allocation decision)
Nishinomiya Campus Young Researchers Research Grant
| full name | Affiliation | Research Project Name |
| Masahiro Teramoto | School of Medicine, Respiratory and Hematology Assistant Professor |
Optimization of the serum anti-human thymocyte globulin concentration measurement system for predicting survival in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients |
| Chen Wenting | School of Medicine Department of Genetics Assistant Professor |
Elucidation of the function of Reg genes in the fibrosis process of the liver, pancreas, and digestive tract |
| Yusuke Tomoo | University Hospital, Department of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surgery Hospital assistant |
Usefulness of serum leucine-rich α2 glycoprotein in patients with ulcerative colitis and pouchitis |
| Kei Kimura | Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Faculty School of Medicine Lecturer |
A 3D pelvic model that reproduces detailed pelvic anatomy and a challenge to local recurrence surgery of rectal cancer using intraoperative navigation |
| Yusuke Minato | Department Laboratory of Anatomy Cell Biology, School of Medicine Assistant Professor |
Elucidation of the properties of ischemia-induced stem cells aimed at developing new central nervous system regeneration therapies |
| Hiromi Takimoto | School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Assistant Professor |
Identification of therapeutic target molecules involved in tumor-associated macrophage repolarization for novel treatment of cervical cancer |
| Akio Miyoshi | Department of Department of Diabetes Endocrinology and Clinical Immunology School of Medicine Assistant Professor |
Investigation into the mechanism of activation of intestinal immunity and peripheral immune cells in obesity and high-fat diet-induced cognitive impairment |
| Kohei Tomimoto | School of Medicine Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant Professor |
The bone formation promoting effect of induced membrane generated during bone formation |
(Affiliation information at time of allocation decision)
Kobe Campus Researchers Research Grant
| full name | Affiliation | Research Project Name |
| Ryota Matsuzawa | Faculty of Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Therapy Lecturer |
Examination of blood biomarkers predicting the future onset and exacerbation of sarcopenia in hemodialysis patients: a multicenter prospective observational study |
| Misa Nagata | School of Pharmacy Assistant Professor |
An interactive survey on the effectiveness of mobile pharmacies in providing support at evacuation shelters |
| Yuuta Sugino | School of Pharmacy Assistant Professor |
Investigation into the mechanism of serotonin's inhibitory effect on iron transport |
| Daichi Enomoto | School of Pharmacy Assistant Professor |
Overcoming intractable breast cancer: Establishing a strategy to overcome drug resistance by targeting intracellular signaling molecules that are key to drug resistance |
| Hidetsugu Nagano | School of Pharmacy Assistant Professor |
Metabolite repositioning for osteosarcoma therapeutics focusing on newly generated functional groups during drug metabolism |
| Koichiro Sota | School of Rehabilitation Department of Physical Therapy Assistant Professor |
Clarification of the relationship between medial longitudinal arch height, intrinsic muscle thickness of the foot, and the feasibility of short foot exercise |