Department of Systems Bioinformatics

Message from Professor

I assumed my position at Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medical Sciences in October 2016. In April 2017, with the aim of steadily advancing Systemic Medicine and Medical AI by utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI), Systems Biology, and Bioinformatics, the long-standing "Department of Environmental Health Sciences (formerly: Department of Hygiene)" was renamed to the "Department of Systems Bioinformatics". In recent years, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has been promoting data science education. At Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, our department has been at the forefront of this initiative, striving to assist medical students in becoming future data science doctors. To achieve this, naturally, solid research applying AI, Systems Biology, and Bioinformatics to medical science is fundamental. We are also keen on collaborative research with both clinical and foundational departments, aiming to enhance the research capabilities of our medical school and, more broadly, contribute to the advancement of medical research in Japan.
Medical AI has the potential for early and accurate diagnosis and predicting therapeutic effects. Systems Biology offers a powerful analytical method by mathematically capturing the dynamics of physiological functions, leading to a deeper understanding and paving the way for the development of new treatments. From a biological perspective, Bioinformatics, which analyzes the blueprint of physiological functions, i.e., genomic information, in detail, serves as its foundation.
Skillfully integrating these 3DS technologies -AI, systems biology and bioinformatics- in the field of medical science, our staff and I are dedicated to both medical education and research.