Welcome to the Department of Epidemiology, Yamanashi University. We generate robust, actionable epidemiological evidence to improve population health and work with clinicians, policymakers and communities to translate findings into practice. We warmly invite international collaborators to explore joint projects, visiting appointments and data partnerships with us.
ProfessorHiroshi Yokomichi
I conduct observational and clinical epidemiological studies on lifestyle-related diseases and on child growth and development, with a particular focus on diabetes and endocrinology. I am an Overseas Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, a Senior Expert with the Japan Epidemiological Association and the Japanese Society of Public Health, and a certified specialist in Social Medicine.
hyokomichi( )yamanashi.ac.jp
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Associate ProfessorKunio Miyake
Specializing in epigenetics and molecular epidemiology, I study gene–environment interactions across a range of diseases.
Keywords: DNA methylation, SNPs, gut microbiota, DOHaD, birth cohorts, neurodevelopment.
kmiyake( )yamanashi.ac.jp
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Assistant ProfessorOpen position; enquiries welcome.
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