Kyoto University School of Public Health

Occupational Medicine

Yu Sakagami, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor

HOMEPAGE

Chronic stress is implicated in the development of many diseases. Occupational medicine plays a crucial role in preventing diseases caused by stress and fatigue. We aim to work with researchers from various fields to conduct general research on stress. Our focus is identifying indicators that may lead to disease development, clarifying the mechanisms that cause diseases, preventing diseases in the workplace, and providing recommendations for occupational health-related laws. If you are looking for a comprehensive education in basic and social medicine with a focus on stress, or if you want to specialize in a particular area with stress as the central theme, please get in touch with us.

Research and Education

Research Policies

  • To love the truth and maintain a humble and sincere approach toward learning.
  • To value teamwork and cooperation across different professions and areas of expertise.
  • To maintain gratitude to all those who collaborate with our research efforts.
  • To strive to share the findings of our research with society effectively.

Education Policies and Systems

The research theme and faculty advisor will be chosen according to the student’s preferences, considering their desired career path. We provide a comprehensive consultation system, including summer conferences, special lectures, and twice-weekly meetings. We are committed to offering ample assistance for sharing research findings with the community and advancing professional growth.

Main Research Fields

  • An exploratory study of biological antecedents in the accumulation of fatigue based on sensory physiology.
  • An exploratory study of immunological and biological indicators in human saliva under chronic stress.
  • Research on stress and gut-brain correlation about specific diseases and specific gene polymorphisms.
  • Research on the relationship between long working hours, high-stress levels, and occupational safety.
  • Research on the appropriate number of occupational physicians under the Industrial Safety and Health Act from both legal and medical perspectives.

Recent Publications

  1. Takeuchi J, Sakagami Y. Belief in safety and ethicality associated with willingness to undergo electroconvulsive therapy among employees of universities and the other research institution. PCN Rep 2022 Sep;1(3):e40. doi: 10.1002/pcn5.40.
  2. Takeuchi J, Sakagami Y. Association between autistic tendency and mental health for studying abroad. Pediatr Int 2022 Jan;64(1):e14724. doi: 10.1111/ped.14724.
  3. Noda M, Sakagami Y, Tsujimoto H. The psychological process of workers who access mental health services: a qualitative study focused on workers’ sense of ‘me as a worker’. Asia Pac J Couns Psychother 2019;10(2):111-124. doi: 10.1080/21507686.2019.1634601.
  4. Takeuchi J, Sakagami Y. Stigma among international students is associated with knowledge of mental illness. Nagoya J Med Sci 2018 Aug;80(3):367-378. doi: 10.18999/nagjms.80.3.367.
  5. Sakagami Y. Qualitative job stress and ego aptitude in male scientific researchers. Work 2016 Nov 22;55(3):585-592. doi: 10.3233/WOR-162427.

Occupational Medicine

Professor: Yu Sakagami, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor: Satoe Okabayashi, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor: Sakiho Ueda, M.D.
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URL：https://stress-research.med.kyoto-u.ac.jp