Prof. Dr. Hitoshi Oshitani

Professor of Virology and Emerging Infectious Diseases · Department of Virology · Tohoku University School of Medicine

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Academic focus & active research

Prof. Dr. Oshitani is a globally distinguished virologist and public health advisor who developed Japan's contact-tracing cluster strategy and investigates respiratory virus transmission dynamics.

Emerging Viral Pathogens Molecular Epidemiology Respiratory Viruses Public Health Preparedness

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Institution: Tohoku University School of Medicine
Department / Faculty: Department of Virology
Primary Field: Emerging Viral Pathogens
Campus Location: Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

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