Our goal is to understand how each brain cell or group of brain cells generates complex brain functions and how dysfunction of each cell causes brain diseases. To answer these questions, we use a variety of techniques, including neurophysiology, molecular biology, and genetics. We promote researches and aim to find novel concepts in brain development, brain function, and brain diseases.

1. Functional development of the brain
We are studying the mechanism of selective strengthening and elimination of synapses (synapse elimination) during postnatal development.

2. Glial function
We aim to discover novel functions of glial cells.

3. Crosstalk between oral function and brain function in the health and disease.
We aim to elucidate the information processing of oral sensation in the brain and brain disease caused by oral dysfunction.

4) Brain diseases
We aim to elucidate the mechanisms by which brain diseases develop and become malignant.

1. Lectures of unit "Functions of Nervous Systems I (Introduction to Neurophysiology, Motor Functions)”
Basic knowledge of neurophysiology will be lectured as an introduction together with the motor functions.
2. Lectures of unit "Functions of Nervous Systems II (Perception, Emotion, Instinct, Sleep, Higher functions)”.
A series of lectures will be taught on functions of the sensation, perception, and motion as well as the neural mechanisms of higher brain functions.
3. Lectures of unit "Homeostatic Functions for Life Support".
Lectures will be taught on the structure of the autonomic nervous system and its regulatory mechanisms in the circulation, respiration, digestion/absorption, humor/body temperature, metabolism, excretion, and internal secretion/reproduction.
4. Unit of “Practice of Physiology”
The purpose of the practice is to learn about the physiological mechanisms underlying the normal functions of human body through experiments. The goal is to master the basic experimental procedures, and to experience how to capture and analyze the data in order to draw conclusions.

We plan to actively accept a diverse range of students and staff from various backgrounds, including biology, engineering, dentistry, and medicine, regardless of academic field. We will educate them to be able to either develop innovative methods, hit innovative hypotheses, or make innovative discoveries. For this reason, we place importance on creating an environment and atmosphere where staff and students can actively share their opinions in daily discussions and study sessions. By reading our papers and papers on the latest research findings and conducting research with staff and senior students, students can learn how to acquire and analyze data, conduct research, and write papers. Let's work together to make innovative discoveries by cooperating with each other and doing research every day toward the major goal of elucidating brain development, brain function, and brain diseases.