DEPARTMENT OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE PATHOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE PATHOLOGY
The Department of Infectious Disease Pathology researches infectious diseases caused by parasites, bacteria, viruses, and prions, with a focus on the pathology, pathogenesis, and host responses to these diseases. By leveraging expertise in both human and veterinary pathology, the department performs pathological analyses using clinical specimens collected globally as well as experimental animal models of infection. We aim to elucidate the pathogenesis and characteristics of pathogens through pathological analysis, thereby generating essential insights for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. In addition to traditional experimental pathology, we employ an “Integrative Pathology” approach that incorporates multidisciplinary methodologies. This approach allows us to analyze pathology, pathogenesis, and immunoresponses of infectious diseases, evaluate vaccine eff icacy and safety, and facilitate the development of novel vaccines. Furthermore, the department undertakes practical responsibilities directly related to public health responses for infectious disease control, including pathological examinations for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases and unexplained illnesses of possible infectious etiology.
LABORATORY OF HUMAN PATHOLOGY
This laboratory conducts human pathological research to elucidate the pathology and pathogenesis of infectious diseases. It also performs pathogen characterization and reference services, utilizing human pathological approaches.
LABORATORY OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY
This laboratory conducts veterinary pathological research to elucidate the pathology and pathogenesis of infectious diseases. It also performs pathogen characterization and reference services, utilizing veterinary pathological approaches. It is responsible for conducting neurovirulence tests for live vaccines.
LABORATORY OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY
This laboratory conducts experimental pathological research to elucidate the pathology and pathogenesis of infectious diseases. It also performs pathogen characterization and reference services, utilizing experimental pathological approaches.
LABORATORY OF INTEGRATIVE PATHOLOGY
This laboratory conducts integrative pathological research to elucidate the pathology and pathogenesis of infectious diseases. It also performs pathogen characterization and reference services, utilizing multidisciplinary approaches.
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