【Education】
We are primarily involved in gross anatomy, particularly focused on the orofacial structures. During these courses, students in dental school get the fundamental and essential knowledge of dentistry. Human cadaveric dissection will provide students understanding the complex and functional morphology of human body and opportunity to think about life, death and medical ethics.

【Research】
Although the physiological pain sensation is necessary for biological defense mechanisms, abnormal pain sensations such as neuropathic pain are significant health problem. Despite extensive research effort, currently available treatments for neuropathic pain are either insufficient or exhibit serious side effects. We are trying to clarify the mechanisms underlying the development of neuropathic pain and to find appropriate treatments. Recently, we are interested in the interaction between neurons and glial cells in the central nervous system after peripheral nerve injury.