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Prof. Dr. Osamu Honmou

Professor and Chairman of Neural Regenerative Medicine · Department of Neural Regenerative Medicine · Sapporo Medical University

Academic focus & active research

Prof. Dr. Osamu Honmou is a pioneer of clinical neural regeneration using autologous bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells, having directed the world’s first successful clinical trials for spinal cord trauma repair.

Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation Spinal Cord Injury Repair Ischemic Stroke Neuroregeneration GMP Cell Manufacturing

Supervision & prospective applicants

Scholars preparing thesis research, graduate admissions, or collaborative inquiries at Sapporo Medical University should consult the department directory for current lab openings, funding availability, and research prerequisites.

Department / Faculty
Department of Neural Regenerative Medicine
Primary Field
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation
Campus Location
Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

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