He earned a BS in Biology from Mie University of Japan, and then earned a PhD in Cardiology at Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine under the mentorship of Dr Minatoguchi, where he contributed to a variety of research projects. He previously reported that administration of erythropoietin-encapsulated liposomes reduced myocardial infarct size and improved LV remodeling and function using a rabbit model of myocardial infarction. He is interested in tissue repair after acute myocardial infarction through cytokines, such as G-CSF and erythropoietin, and stem-cell therapy. Currently, he is engaged in research on regenerative medicine involving Muse cells. Outside of science, his enjoys driving and watching movies. He spends holidays with his family and recently taught his children how to ride a bicycle.