Jihatsu Research Unit
TIAR Assistant Professor
KAWAMURA Chitose Assistant Professor,
Institute of Medicine
The Science of Cancer Prevention: Insights from Comparative Studies between Japan and the United States
As a physician in the Breast and Endocrine Surgery Department at the University of Tsukuba, my experience working with cancer patients led me to develop a strong interest in preventive medicine. My research focuses primarily on two themes: breast cancer screening and the health of breast cancer survivors after diagnosis. During my graduate studies in Social Medicine, I trained in Health Services Research and Digital Health, where I came to recognize the importance of integrating both clinical and epidemiological perspectives in breast cancer studies. In my current research, I use cohort data from Japan and the United States to compare Japanese individuals living in Japan with Japanese Americans living in the United States. Through these comparisons, I aim to identify how racial, genetic, and environmental factors influence the incidence of cancer, treatment outcomes, and prognosis. By leveraging large-scale data, I seek to advance research that contributes to improving patient health outcomes.
| Field of Research | Public Health and Hygiene, Surgery |
|---|---|
| Research Topic | Comparative Analyses Using Japanese and U.S. Cohorts to Examine the Effects of Race, Genetics, and Environmental Factors on Cancer Incidence, as Well as Differences in Treatment Outcomes and Prognosis |
| Keywords | Breast cancer, epidemiology, cancer screening |
| Certification Start | FY2025 |
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