Tsukuba University (M.D. 1984)
Tsukuba University General Surgery Residency (1984-1988)
McGill University Research training (1988-1990)
Jichi Medical University, Thoracic Surgery (1990-)
Jichi Medical University, Saitama Medical Center, Thoracic Surgery (2005-)
Jichi Medical University, Thoracic Surgery Professor (2008-)
Myasthenia gravis
Lung cancer
Induction chemotherapy
Port-access surgery