Research Subjects

Basic Studies

1. Glia as new therapeutic targets in Endogenous Psychosis
2. Psychopharmacological research (Immunology of Schizophrenia, Japanese herbal medicine, Neuroinflammation in Depression)
3. Elucidation of Bilirubin-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) using animal models

Clinical Studies

1. Development of urine biomarkers to diagnose and monitor for depression
2. Preventive effects of Suvorexant on delirium: A retrospective cohort study
3. A quantitative study looking at the issue of cancer treatment for mentally-ill patients