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Executive Assistant of the Chairperson, Professor, Doctor of MedicineKazutomo Ohashi: Research topic:
International Maternal and Child Health
Subjects:
Special lecture on international health activities/Special lecture on digital healthcare/
Special Research in Nursing; Education:Osaka University, School of Medicine

Otemae University Graduate School's vision of international Global Nursing begins with understanding diversity, including differences in countries, races, and cultures. In the future, nursing will not be affected by whether its base of operations is overseas or domestic. We aim to produce nursing professionals who can communicate with anyone, anywhere. Internationalization is also progressing in Japan. Let's think together about the meaning of the word global.

Obstetrician and gynecologist. Has been providing research guidance to nursing students at a graduate school for 17 years. Conducts research on health and medical issues for foreign residents together with graduate students at Otemae University School. Has participated in many JICA projects (related to maternal and child health) to date.

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Professor, Doctor of MedicineLee Myung-jinLee Myungjin: Research topic:
Comparative analysis of the occurrence of health problems and diseases due to differences in living environments and health measures; Subjects:
Public Health; Education:Kobe University, Ph.D., Graduate School of Medicine

In the current situation of rapid globalization, our graduate school is the only one where you can systematically learn practical nursing studies that can contribute internationally. By taking advantage of our globally specialized curriculum and a system that allows you to build up your skills from the basics, we hope that you will grow toward the goal of making an international contribution and spread your wings and fly out into the world.

He is researching the impact that the different lifestyles and health measures in Japan and Korea have on the occurrence of health disorders and diseases. In cooperation with Korean collaborators, he has published papers on the comparative analysis of the occurrence and causes of food poisoning in Japan and Korea, the occurrence of dengue fever and chikungunya fever contracted through overseas travel, and the occurrence of leptospirosis and Lyme disease.

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Professor /Ph.D. (Social Anthropology)Yuri Nonami: Research topic:
Pluralistic medicine, conceptualization of healing, and therapeutic culture
Subjects:
Special Lecture on Medical Anthropology; Education:University of Oxford Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology

At our graduate school, which leads the international Global Nursing in Japan, we can study medical and nursing research that will be necessary in the future. Let's think and research together about the future direction of nursing in Japan from a global perspective! I look forward to various discussions with you all.

She studied medical anthropology and social anthropology at a graduate school in the UK. She is currently researching pluralistic medicine in the UK, Japan and India, focusing on homeopathy, and examining the socio-cultural background that influences individual medical choices, as well as the relationship between local biomedicine and complementary and alternative medicine.

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Professor, Doctor of EngineeringKojiro Hata: Research topic:
: Use of ICT in education
Subjects:
Special Lecture on Digital Healthcare; Education:Ph.D., Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University

In recent years, cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality have been implemented in society, and are poised to bring about major changes in the way we live and work. We hope that those involved in the medical field will learn about various examples of digital use and acquire the skills and knowledge to choose "digital use" as a method of solving problems.

He is researching educational methods that utilize ICT (Information and Communication Technology), and has been involved in planning and running the e-learning-based correspondence course Otemae University for many years.

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Professor, PhD (Agriculture)Naomasa Shiraishi: Research topic:
Nutritional evaluation of indoor-grown leafy vegetables and development of cultivation methods
Subjects:
Special Nutrition; Education:Graduate School of Science and Technology, Chiba University

An unbalanced diet can lead to lifestyle-related diseases. In order to review your eating habits, it is important to know not only the nutritional value of food but also its non-nutritional properties. We hope that learning about various things about food, which is rarely taught in nursing settings, will give you an opportunity to think about your diet.

He conducts research on enzymes and their genes involved in nitrogen metabolism in plants at Chiba University, Michigan Technological University, and Kobe University.

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Nursing Practice Science

Dean / Professor /PhD (Health Science)SUZUI Emiko: Research topic:
Reproduction in Asia, midwifery care, maternal and child health for foreign residents; Subjects:
Special Lectures on International Global Nursing / Perinatal Health Risk Management Care / Nursing Research Seminar / Special Nursing Research; Education:Completed doctoral course, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine

"Research" may sound difficult, but it involves taking up questions you have in clinical practice as research topics, collecting data, taking seriously what the data tells you, and considering how to provide better nursing care. You will encounter new perspectives that you would not normally notice, and you will be able to see things objectively. In Japan, which shows the face of a global society, there are still many voices that are not being heard. In this graduate school, I hope that you will cultivate the internationality, research skills, and nursing practice skills that will enable you to make these voices visible and provide better care.

Graduated from Okayama University Midwifery School. After working as a midwife for 15 years, she moved to the UK. She holds a master's degree in midwifery from the University of West London (formerly the University of Thames Valley) in the UK. Master's degree in midwifery. Completed the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University. Ph.D. in Health Sciences. After working at Kawasaki University of Health and Welfare and Hyogo Medical University (formerly Hyogo Medical University) Professor, he became the Faculty of Global Nursing president in 2019. His main research focuses on the physical sensations of pregnant women, child abuse, and the behavioral characteristics and child-rearing abilities of female inmates during their infancy, and explored child-rearing support for women from diverse backgrounds by clarifying the factors that led to the introduction of ultrasound diagnosis and changes in prenatal checkups. In addition, he has conducted research on maternal and child health support and the protection of children's human rights in Africa, Europe and the United States. She is an advisor at the Institute of Global Nursing (Institute of Global Nursing) at Otemae University, and in the International Learning Collaboration, she conducts international nursing research on nursing required by the subject with researchers in the nursing profession from other countries. She has received numerous awards for her research and midwifery work.

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Professor /PhD (Global Nursing)Hiromi Fujii: Research topic:
Sexuality nursing, nursing and gender, midwifery care; Subjects:
Special Lecture on Gender Studies/Special Lecture on Sexuality Nursing/Special Research on Nursing; Education:Kobe City University of Nursing, Doctoral Program Global Nursing

Global Nursing is said to be "human learning." It is learning to support people and enrich society and life. This graduate school is a place where researchers and students who are serious about bringing about social change gather. Improve yourself through international Global Nursing and cultivate the ability to create a new society together with diverse people from all over the world.

She is currently conducting research on the themes of LGBT and gender in healthcare, including "LGBT Lectures for Medical Professionals" (2022 Nanzando) and "Lesbian Health and Nursing Research: What Kind of Medical and Health Support Can Lesbian and Bisexual Women Receive with Confidence?" (2020 Koyosho).

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Professor /Ph.D. (Health Science)Naoko Nishimura: Research topic:
Children's body image, self-efficacy, and rare diseases; Subjects:
Special Lecture on Child and Adolescent Health Support/Special Research on Nursing; Education:Tottori University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, Doctoral Program

Future professionals will need to contribute not only in their assigned positions, but also to have compassion for places and people that are not receiving adequate support, and to demonstrate their abilities. Let's make these two years a time to be aware of global standards, find out what should be done based on those standards, and further equip ourselves with the qualities of a leader who thinks about social change.

Conducts research on the psychosocial difficulties faced by children with rare diseases such as short stature and achondroplasia, and their families. Consults with a visiting nurse station that specializes in providing support to children who require medical care. Promotes research by teachers and clinical nurses as director of Institute of Global Nursing. Holds seminars as a trainer certified by the international research organization JIB.

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Professor /PhD (Global Nursing)Nobuko Kawai: Research topic:
Elderly care, chronic disease nursing, lifestyle adjustment support, continuity support
Subjects:
Special lecture on chronic and geriatric nursing/Nursing research seminar/
Special Research in Nursing; Education:Chiba University Graduate School Global Nursing

Nursing is a practical science. Research begins with finding the "seeds" to improve the nursing of tomorrow from current issues. Creative problem solving in a complex society requires more than just the "ability to solve" problems; it also requires the "ability to generate questions." Our graduate school is connected to the world through our overseas partner schools in Asian countries and Institute of Global Nursing, and we will support you in the process of finding and nurturing these seeds.

With a focus on continuity in nursing, she is conducting research to clarify how people living with type 2 diabetes and elderly people maintain their identity amid change, and developing nursing practice models. She is also involved in research into lifelong care for the elderly and lifestyle management for elderly people with chronic diseases.

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Professor /Ph.D. (Medical Science)Jun Shimizu: Research topic:
Language analysis research, research into emergency and acute psychiatric nursing; Subjects:
Special lectures on mental health/Nursing research seminars/Special nursing research, etc.; Education:Shiga University of Medical Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Master's Degree Global Nursing,
Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences (Doctoral Program)

I am conducting comparative research into the language of people with schizophrenia and depression. However, because there are still many aspects of language that have not been fully elucidated, I am not focusing on language, but on vowels. I am using a mathematical analysis method for these vowels. Using this type of language analysis method, I am conducting research that contributes to the early detection and prevention of mental illness. I am looking forward to learning together with people who are interested in language analysis.

After 17 years of clinical experience in psychiatry, he became a university professor (researcher).

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Associate Professor /PhD (Health Science)Hiroshi Murakami: Research topic:
Engineering equipment supporting nursing practice Clinical nursing techniques Quality of nursing practice; Subjects:
Special lecture on nursing technology/Nursing research seminar/Special nursing research; Education:Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine

The time in our lives that we are given moves forward in one direction. The experiences we accumulate in this irreversible process are precious and lead to our growth as human beings until the very end of our lives. And regardless of age, what gives our experiences deeper meaning and enriches them is learning from "words" that we do not have within ourselves. I believe that the learning and experience at this graduate school will be an opportunity to find new perspectives and meanings in nursing for those who wish to deepen their nursing knowledge, and for those nurses who have accumulated experience as practitioners, educators, and administrators. Let's grow together.
[Motto] "Theory without practice is empty, Practice without theory is blind"

Nurse. After working at a hospital, she studied abroad in the United States, where she completed her bachelor's and master's degree in Global Nursing. After returning to Japan, she completed her doctorate in health science while working at the hospital. Using her clinical experience as a nurse practitioner and administrator as a foundation, she is engaged in education and research with the theme of improving the quality of nursing practice.

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Associate Professor /Master's degree (Health Science)Satoshi Takaya: Research topic:
Pediatric nursing, family nursing, family concordance, autism, respite care, virtual reality
Subjects:
Special course on child and adolescent health support/Global community training; Education:Keio University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Medical Care, Kobe University Graduate School Master's Degree in Health Sciences

In this graduate school, in collaboration with Institute of Global Nursing of our university, we will work to build evidence for healthcare through half-learning and half-teaching through mutual discussions, regardless of whether you are a student or a faculty member. Come learn the basics of research and work together as team members to understand the health of subjects on a global scale!

She worked as a pediatric nurse in the mixed pediatric and pediatric surgery ward at Keio University Hospital for seven years. In addition to teaching undergraduate students, she also worked as Chief the Global Nursing correspondence course program.

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Associate Professor /PhD (Global Nursing)Tomiko Toda: Research topic:
Health care for foreign residents and visitors to Japan, nursing care for people with diverse cultural backgrounds
Subjects:
Special Lectures on International Global Nursing /Special Lectures on International Nursing Research/Nursing Research Seminar/Special Nursing Research; Education:Konan Women's University Graduate School, Doctoral Program Global Nursing

When we look closely at the lives and health of people from various regions of the world and with diverse backgrounds, we can see things that we don't usually pay attention to from a new angle. Why not take the first step in your research and explore people's health and nursing from a global perspective from Osaka? We will support you to make your learning and research more fulfilling.

Nurse. After working at an acute care hospital and the International Affairs Department of the Japanese Nursing Association, she gained teaching experience at nursing universities before assuming her current position. She is currently conducting research into healthcare and health disparities for people with diverse languages, cultures, and religions, as well as the nature of healthcare services and nursing care to alleviate these disparities.

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Public Health Nursing Practice Science

Professor, Doctor of MedicineFumie Shirai: Research topic:
Infection care, infection prevention at home
Subjects:
Public Health Global Nursing Special Lectures/Health Policy Research/Public Health Global Nursing Review; Education:
Osaka University Ph.D. Graduate School of Medicine

I have been conducting experimental research on infection prevention. The systems for protecting people's lives and health change with the times. I hope that through your studies at this graduate school, you will acquire a global perspective and perspective on diversity, which will be necessary for future nursing. With that ability, let's look ahead even in unpredictable times and work together to solve health issues.

After working as a public health nurse in a government agency, she became a university professor. Her main research interests are infection care and infection prevention at home. She also conducts research on health promotion in Africa.

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Associate Professor /PhD (Health Science)Tomoko Yano: Research topic:
Weight loss and nursing care prevention for local elderly people
Subjects:
Public Health Nursing Practice Special Course/High-Risk Case Support Course; Education:Osaka University Ph.D. Graduate School of Medicine

In our public health nursing program, we aim to train public health nurses who can respond to the health issues of a diverse range of residents, including foreign residents. Many local governments are looking for public health nurses who can respond to the health issues of foreign residents, who come from a variety of races, cultural backgrounds, and values. Learning at our school will help you with your future options.

After working as an administrative public health nurse in Osaka City, she became a university professor. Her main research interests are weight loss and care prevention for elderly people living in the community. She is a member of the Osaka City Children and Youth Bureau's Osaka City Prenatal and Postnatal Mother and Child Support Business Selection Committee, Osaka City Sick Child and Convalescent Child Care Business Entrusted Business Selection Committee, and TSURUMI Children's Hospice Project Approval Committee.

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Lecturer /PhD (Health Science)Mariko Yamamoto: Research topic:
ACP, nursing practice for elderly people receiving home care, care prevention
Subjects:
Health Crisis Management/Public Health Nursing Practical Seminar; Education:Osaka University Ph.D. Graduate School of Medicine

As globalization advances in Japan, local health problems are becoming more diverse and complex. In order for people to live healthier lives, the role of public health nurses will become increasingly important in the future. Join us to learn what role public health nurses will play in order for local residents to live with peace of mind.

After working as an administrative public health nurse for 10 years in a local government, where she was involved in managing and promoting the health of people living in the community, she became a university professor. Her main research themes are ACP, nursing practice for elderly people receiving home care, and care prevention.

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Midwifery Practice Science

Director, Institute of Global Nursing, Professor, Master of ArtsKyoko Shimazawa: Research topic:
Reproduction in Asia, Midwifery Care,
Maternal and child health for foreign residents
Subjects:
Special Lectures on Midwifery/International Midwifery Seminar/Midwifery Research Review; Education:Kumamoto University Master's Graduate School of Letters

In order to improve health disparities both at home and abroad, expectations are high for midwives as maternal and child health professionals. It is important to develop human resources who have the practical ability to autonomously explore support based on an understanding of the diversity of women, children, and their families, and to provide care in collaboration with others. Let's experience the realities of the field both at home and abroad and explore together the role of midwives in responding to global society and the next generation.

Midwife. After working as a midwife at a university hospital and a private hospital, she served in Laos as a member of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers. After returning to Japan, she majored in cultural anthropology at graduate school. She conducted fieldwork on reproduction in various parts of Asia, including villages on the Laotian border. She worked at Kobe City University of Nursing before assuming her current position.

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Professor, Doctor of MedicineTakuji Tomimatsu: Research topic:
Perinatal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology
Subjects:
Special Lecture on Preconception Care/Special Lecture on Perinatal Medicine; Education:Kagawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine (formerly Kagawa Medical University)

In the ever-advancing fields of medicine and nursing, it is essential to develop human resources with graduate school experience who can acquire expertise and take on problems independently. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, I have been involved in clinical practice, research, and education, mainly at university hospitals, for 27 years. I will use the experience and knowledge I have gained to support your specialized and independent learning.

Clinical experience as an obstetrician-gynecologist (perinatologist, gynecological oncologist) and teaching/research experience as a university instructor (including studying abroad).

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Associate Professor /Master's Global Nursing)Akemi Mochizuki: Research topic:
Socially high-risk maternal and child care, reproductive health rights, cross-cultural care
Subjects:
Midwifery Diagnostic Techniques I, II, III/Special Research in Nursing; Education:Jichi Medical University Graduate School Global Nursing

Midwives need a wide range of specialized knowledge and complex skills, but they also need the ability to create nursing and midwifery. In order to increase the "ability to create," it is important for this graduate school to deepen one's own thoughts and acquire the ability to act. Through learning, we support the path to becoming an advanced midwife with an international perspective who can work both domestically and internationally.

After gaining clinical experience as a midwife at university hospitals, general hospitals, and clinics, she spent eight years volunteering in Thailand and the United States. After returning to Japan, she was involved in teaching perinatal Global Nursing and midwifery at a university Global Nursing that trains midwives. She also worked as Japan's first part-time midwife in a prison.

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Lecturer /PhD (Health Science)Tomoko Adachi: Research topic:
Preconception care, reproductive life planning; Subjects:
Midwifery diagnostic techniques I, II, III, community midwifery training,
Midwifery diagnostic skills training, special lecture on preconception care

As families change and diversify, the role of midwives is becoming more important to ensure the healthy development of newborn babies. Let's learn and explore the ideal image of a midwife so that the birthing experience where new life meets is safer and happier, and so that women can remain healthy throughout their lives.

After gaining clinical experience as a midwife at a municipal hospital and a gynecology and obstetrics clinic, she went on to graduate school. She has been involved in teaching maternal Global Nursing and midwifery at Osaka City University and Konan Women's University. She has been in her current position since 2023.

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Professor /Ph.D. (Home Economics) Miyoko Honda: Research topic:Research into the impact of dietary education, behavioral science, motivation and support systems on dietary habits; Subjects:
Midwifery Diagnostic Techniques III (Health Examination and Health Education Techniques); Education:Mukogawa Women's University Graduate School of Home Economics, Doctoral Program in Food Science
Doctor of Home Economics

Midwifery Diagnostic Techniques III is an omnibus-style lecture course where students learn health examination and health education techniques. Health education is about helping subjects acquire the knowledge they need to solve the health problems they face, so that they can make the decisions they need, and so that they can acquire the ability to proactively tackle the problems they face. In health education techniques, students learn the basic techniques of assistance necessary for midwifery practice.

We are exploring effective methodologies to clarify the elements necessary for healthy eating and to promote behavioral change. Based on these findings, we are also working on practical activities and exploring the best way to provide better nutrition education.

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Visiting Professor, M.A. (Education) Hiroe Takahashi

Nursing is a part of people's lives. Now, in order to create a healthy society, it is necessary to deliver nursing to all places where people live and improve the quality of life. Therefore, the places where nurses work are not limited to medical institutions, but are expanding without limit. There are various ways of working. Why not study nursing to live an exciting and fulfilling life yourself?

Previously, she was president of the Osaka Nursing Association, a regional director of the Japanese Nursing Association, and a director of the Japan WHO Association. She graduated from Department of Nursing Osaka University College of Medical Technology, and the Midwife School attached to the Osaka University School of Medicine. She completed her master's course at the Graduate School of Education, Osaka Kyoiku University. She is currently employed at the current JCHO Osaka Hospital, where she has served as a full-time instructor at the attached nursing vocational school, Director of academic affairs, head nurse, deputy Director nurse, and head Director at JCHO Osaka Hospital. She took up her previous position after serving as deputy medical Director of the Planning and Management Department of JCHO Headquarters. She is currently a council member of the Japan Society for Nursing Administration, a member of the Osaka City Gender Equality Council, a member of the Human Resource Development Committee of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a certified nursing manager. She has received the Sunflower Medal in 2014, the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare's Award for Excellent Nursing Staff in 2017, the 5th Osaka Sakuyahime Award Grand Prize in 2020, the Future Stones Award in 2021, and the Healthy Society Award in 2021.

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Nursing Practice Science

Public Health Nursing Practice Science

Midwifery Practice Science