About the department

Department of Frailty Research

Frailty is a vulnerable state in the physical, social, and psychological aspects of aging, and minor stresses can lead to major health changes(e.g., from independence to its loss). however, it is possible to prevent or improve the vicious cycle that leads to loss of independence through appropriate assessment and measures. We contribute to the realization of a healthy longevity society by conducting research and development on the assessment, prevention, treatment, and care of frailty.

Research Focus

We will perform a systematic review and meta-analysis, before then publishing the “Clinical Guide for Frailty” and making policy recommendations.
We will develop clinically useful assessment tools and biomarkers, before then providing those manuals and clinical interpretations.
We will conduct observational studies to identify protective and risk factors, before then publishing booklets and leaflets.
We will conduct intervention studies for advanced prevention and care, before then providing supervision and advice on social implementation.
Other projects with governments, companies, and academic organizations.

Members

Professor	Shosuke Satake
Associate professor	Yosuke Osuka
Research fellow	Kaori Kinoshita
	von Fingerhut Georg
	Noriko Hori
	Kazuhiro Yoshiura
Visiting researcher	Masayo Kojima
	Ryota Watanabe
	Sho Hatanaka
	Mikako Yasuoka
	Takashi Shida
	Akito Yoshiko
	Mihoko Ogita
	Ryo Katayose
	Mika Okura
	Li Jiaqi
	Jaehoon Seol