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Department of Artificial Organs

 

Member

DirectorTomohiro Nishinaka
Visiting DirectorEisuke Tatsumi
Laboratory ChiefTomonori Tsukiya
Toshihide Mizuno
Akihide Umeki
Research fellowHiroaki Aizawa
ResearcherKyoko Shioya
Research assistantYukihide Kakuta
Maki Nakanishi
Ariyoshi Nakamura
Sora Mimaki

 

Research

The mission of the Department of Artificial Organs is to contribute to the conquest of cardiovascular diseases through the practical application of medical devices such as ECMO systems and ventricular assist devices (VADs) for the treatment of severe heart failure and respiratory failure. We are conducting medical and engineering research on the development of devices, their effects on patients and optimal control methods.  Currently, several device development projects are underway in collaboration with companies. In addition, we are developing non-clinical test facilities, which are essential for improving the quality of medical treatment using these devices.

　　　　　　

Left : Durable Centrifugal Pump for Mechanical Circulatory Support (BIOFLOAT®NCVC®)
Center : Durable ECMO System and Portable ECMO System
Right : Mechanical Mock Circulation System for Bench Testing

 

Publication

Akiyama D, et al. Preclinical biocompatibility study of ultra-compact durable ECMO system in chronic animal experiments for 2 weeks. Journal of Artificial Organs. 2020;23(4):335-341. doi: 10.1007/s10047-020-01180-1.
Shimamura J, et al. Miniaturized centrifugal ventricular assist device for bridge to decision: Preclinical chronic study in a bovine model. Artificial Organs. 2019;43(9):821-827. https://doi.org/10.1111/aor.13459

last updated : 2025/04/22

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