CENTER FOR COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

The center provides information of NIPS programs and activities to the public, scientific community, medical profession, and media through WEB, publication, conferences and symposium. Science education activities and Institutional review processes are also coordinated. The center maintains infra-structures of LAN as well as WEB-based services.

Director

Professor: SADATO, Norihiro, MD, PhD 1983 Graduated from Kyoto University School of Medicine. 1994 Completed thedoctoral course in Medical Sciences, Kyoto University. 1993-95 Visiting ResearchFellow, NINDS, NIH. 1995 Lecturer, Fukui Medical University. 1998 Associate Professor, Fukui Medical University. 1999 Professor, NIPS. Speciality: Functional neuroimaging

Through WEB, publication, conferences and symposium, Section of Communications and public Liaison provides information on NIPS programs and activities to the public, scientific community, medical profession, and the media.Science education activities are also coordinated.

Staff

Professor: SADATO, Norihiro, MD, PhD 1983 Graduated from Kyoto University School of Medicine. 1994 Completed thedoctoral course in Medical Sciences, Kyoto University. 1993-95 Visiting ResearchFellow, NINDS, NIH. 1995 Lecturer, Fukui Medical University. 1998 Associate Professor, Fukui Medical University. 1999 Professor, NIPS. Speciality: Functional neuroimaging

Associate Professor: KOIZUMI, Amane, MD, PhD 1997 Graduated from Keio University School of Medicine. Assistant Professor in Department of Physiology, Keio University School of Medicine. 2002 PhD in Neurophysiology, Keio University. 2002-2007 Research Associate, in Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts General Hospital. 2007 Associate Professor, NIPS. Speciality: Vision research, Neurophysiology

The Institute has made the self-evaluation and peer review every year since 1993. In addition, the institute makes annual plans and annual reports every year since the corporatization in 2004. The section was opened in 2007 for the purpose of more efficient evaluation processes. This section also takes care of the exhibition room of the institute.

Staff

Professor: IMOTO, Keiji, MD, PhD Graduated from Kyoto University Faculty of Medicine. Medical Staff, NationalUtano Hospital. Instructor, Lecturer, and Associate Professor, Kyoto UniversityFaculty of Medicine. Research Associate, Max-Planck-Institut für medizinische Forschung. 1995 Professor, NIPS. Specialty: Neurophysiology

Associate Professor (NIPS): MURAKAMI, Masataka, MB, M.D. 1976 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine. 1976 Research Associate, Osaka Medical College. 1981 Doctor of Medicine in Physiology of Osaka Medical College. 1983 Postdoctorial Fellow, Department of Physiology, University of Sydney. 1985 Associate Professor, NIPS. 2003 Associate Professor, OIB (Seconded from NIPS). Speciality: Physiology of exocrine glands, Energy metabolism and transport of electrolyte and water, Paracellular Transport

The section is developing “step-by-step study of physiology and medicine (http://physiology1.org)” designed to be easy for those learning life science for the first time to self-learn. First, the critical information was scientifically extracted and an explanatory model was developed. Also information was presented in a step-by-step manner with each step including an innovative image designed to show the critical information. Further, an immediate opportunity to use the learned information was provided by presenting two-choice questions. Computer-based functions, such as animation and narration, practice tests with automatic correcting and feedback are also provided. In the future, collaboration with student physiology lab, and development of materials for K-12 education, as well as other life science field will be sought.

Illustration explaining the possible genotypes in offspring of a hemophiliac man and a normal woman. The X chromosome, locus of factor VIII, the presence or absence of the factor VIII gene, and phenotype are illustrated for the man, woman and 4 possible types of offspring.

Illustration explaining ATP synthesis in energy metabolism. Movement of substance, such as atoms, and that of energy are each clearly illustrated.

Staff

Visiting Professor: SHIBUYA, Masato, MD, PhD 1984 Graduated from Jikei University School of Medicine. 1993 lecturer of Showa Univ. School of Med. 2006 Professor of Physiology, Kagawa Nutrition University Junior College. 2007 Visiting Professor, NIPS. Speciality: physiological and medical education

Computer services and network supports are indispensable for research activity. In this section, we manage the “Computer System for Data Analysis in Physiology” for data analysis, modeling, simulation, visualization, mathematics, statistics, DNA analysis, and electronic design. Two technical staffs support high-speed and reliable network for intra-/internet services such as E-mail communication, Web services, and peripheral devices for in-house information network. Technological developments for the best use of these facilities are also underway (Figs. 1, 2).

Fig. 1. Computer System for Data Analysis in Physiology

Fig. 2. Network Servers