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Research Focus

Our endowed research department was established in the 2023 fiscal year with a generous donation from the NSG Group. As of June 2025, Dr. Akihiro Sugai from the Department of Neurology and Dr. Masayasu Okada from the Department of Neurosurgery have been appointed as specially appointed associate professors to lead our research activities.

Our mission is to deeply investigate the complex pathophysiology of neurological diseases and leverage these findings to develop innovative therapies. Dr. Sugai focuses on elucidating the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and developing new treatments. Dr. Okada aims to establish a new foundation for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders by exploring molecular markers that control neural axon regeneration.

This endeavor strongly resonates with Niigata University's vision to "be a front-runner in life innovation" and the NSG Group's corporate motto to "contribute to the development of local, national, and international society through business creation." With a spirit of bold challenge, we are committed to disseminating cutting-edge research from Niigata that contributes to global health