Jo Michiko Lecturer
Jo Michiko
AffiliationKampo Education and Training Center
Research fieldsKampo medicines ・pharmacology
Campus careerPh.D.
Biography University of Toyama Faculty Research Profiles
Education
2001. 3. B.S. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tokushima Bunri University
2006. 3. Ph. D Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toyama University
2006. 3. Ph. D Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toyama University
Job career
2006. 4. Endowed Research Faculty Member, Division of Kampo Diagnostics, Department of Clinical Science, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama
2010. 4. Assistant Professor, Division of Kampo Diagnostics, Department of Clinical Science, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama
2022. 10. Assistant Professor, Department of Medicinal Resources Management, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama
2026. 4. Lecturer, Kampo Education and Training Center, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama
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Outline of the research
Kampo medicine is a traditional medical practice that has supported health by restoring balance within the body, and it has been used throughout history to treat a wide variety of diseases. In our laboratory, we conduct biochemical and pharmacological studies to clarify how these Kampo medicines act on the body and why they are effective.In particular, we focus on lymphedema, a condition for which effective treatment options have not yet been fully established. By combining research on lymphatic endothelial cells with knowledge from traditional Kampo medicine, we aim to explore new therapeutic possibilities. Through this approach, we strive to develop innovative and pioneering research that may serve as a foundation for the next generation of medical treatments.
Thoughts on research
To conduct research that truly benefits real medical settings, it is essential to focus on the issues that doctors and patients are currently facing and wish to resolve. We place great importance on identifying these needs in clinical practice, selecting them as our research themes, and providing reliable information that can genuinely support the medical field. Through this research, our goals are to deepen the scientific understanding of how Kampo medicines work and why they are effective, to ensure they can be used safely and confidently in clinical practice, and to offer new treatment options to patients who continue to struggle with their conditions. By doing so, we hope to contribute to improving health and well‑being in the community.
Paper
Jo M, Trujillo AN, Shibahara N, and Breslin JW.:Impact of Goreisan components on rat mesenteric collecting lymphatic vessel pumping., Microcirculation, 30: e12788, 2023
Jo M, Trujillo AN, Yang Y, Breslin JW.:Evidence of functional ryanodine receptors in rat mesenteric collecting lymphatic vessels. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol.,
1;317(3):561-574, 2019
keyword
lymphatic vessel, Kampo, Endothelial cell
