Research institute
History
When National Hospital Medical Center, the predecessor of International Medical Center of Japan (IMCJ), was established in 1974, Department of Clinical Research was first started its activity. IMCJ was established in 1993 as the 4th National Center. The main body of the Center succeeded the former National Hospital Medical Center. Research Institute of IMCJ was founded as an expansion of the former Department of Clinical Research.
Purpose of the reserch institute
The NCGM aims to promote basic research into the pathogenesis of infectious diseases, diabetes/metabolic diseases, and hepatitis/immunological diseases as well as translational and clinical research aimed at the development of innovative diagnostic/treatment modalities, thereby contributing to global cooperation in healthcare by sharing research findings in areas of its endeavor.
Research area
- Infectious diseases such as a new revival infectious disease and the AIDS
- Diabetes, metabolism-related disease
- Hepatitis, immune disease
- International health medical care cooperation
