Student Testimonials

Information is current as of fiscal year 2021.

The Sakaguchi Laboratory

(Organoid Medicine)

2nd year, Master's Program

Yoshiko Hatano

I decided to enter the Master's Program at the Graduate School of Medicine because of its world-class research and the appeal of its faculty.

In class, I was able to learn about various fields of the medical sciences. As someone who graduated from an undergraduate program in a different field, this was a great help in understanding what medical research entails. It was also a valuable experience to hear the frank opinions of many faculty members on how to act and what to consider in the face of a global pandemic.

In my daily research life, discussions with experts from various fields allow me to broaden my perspective and focus on my research. Watching the faculty and senior students, I've come to realize that steadily clarifying what needs to be answered, one question at a time, leads to major discoveries.

By immersing myself in research in graduate school, I can experience the process of tackling things seriously and creating something from nothing, which I believe will be a great asset for my future.

Department of Physiology

4th year, Doctoral Program

Tsubasa Saeki

I was interested in research on inner ear development and regeneration, so I enrolled in the Doctoral Programs at the Keio University Graduate School of Medicine. Currently, at the Department of Physiology, I am working on analyzing the pathology of hereditary hearing loss and searching for therapeutic drugs using human iPS cells.

The graduate school at Keio has an extensive scholarship system. In addition to grant-type scholarships unique to the Graduate School of Medicine, there are also research funds that graduate students can apply for, creating an environment where we can fully concentrate on our research activities. During meetings in the lab, I have opportunities to discuss with talented staff members from various backgrounds, and I actively incorporate their opinions, feedback, and suggestions into my own research. Also, I can freely attend seminars hosted by various laboratories within the university, which is very educational.

In the future, I hope to utilize the skills and knowledge I've gained during my time in graduate school to conduct research aimed at developing therapeutic drugs for hearing loss, for which no fundamental treatment has yet been established.

Department of Physiology

2nd year, Doctoral Program

Sopak Supakul

At the Keio University Graduate School of Medicine, I receive thorough guidance while having access to excellent facilities and advanced research technologies. In particular, a great deal of translational research is being conducted, bridging basic science to clinical application, which I believe makes it the optimal learning environment for me as I aim to become a physician-scientist in the future. Many scholarships and grants are also offered within Keio, expanding opportunities to continue and advance my research. The content covered in graduate student classes is also broad, ranging from basic and clinical medical sciences to public health. Also, since most classes are conducted in English, they are easy for international students to understand, and there was an atmosphere that made it easy to ask questions to the instructors.

Furthermore, in addition to lectures by faculty within the graduate school, there are also lectures by external instructors from both Japan and abroad, allowing me to incorporate the latest research information on a daily basis.