Kanazawa University School of Medicine (M.D. 1982)
Tokyo Women's Medical University Cardiovascular Surgery Residency (1982-1989)
Tokyo Women's Medical University Cardiovascular Surgery, Instructor (1989-1997)
Stanford University Cardiothoracic Surgery, Research Fellow (1990-1991)
Tokyo Women's Medical University Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor (1998-1999)
Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Associate Professor (1999-2002)
Circulatory Support
Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery
Gene Therapy
Heart and/or Lung Transplantation
Surgery for End-stage Heart Failure