Faculty
Research purpose
As the aging population of Japan becomes a serious problem, it is important to promote prevention, self-care, and self-medication. The Division of Healthcare Innovation in Pharmacy was established in April 2024 through a donation from Sato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The laboratory focuses on the following research topics:
Scientific and social approaches to solving problems related to self-care and self-medication, including over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
Building innovative healthcare solutions from the perspective of residents.
Education and consumer enlightenment toward achieving the above topics.
Dissemination of information and publications to improve literacy on the use of OTC products.
Example of research themes
Research on appropriate self-care and self-medication for special populations such as those with renal and hepatic impairment, lactating, pregnant, the elderly, and pediatric patients.
Measuring and searching for biomarkers related to health maintenance.
Investigation of adverse effects and drug-drug interactions and research on their mechanisms.
Questionnaire surveys using consumer or patient panels.
Research using medical big data and personal health records.