Education

1. 1969 Graduated from Course of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Tokyo
2. 1971 Graduated from MS Course of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Tokyo
3. 1975 Graduated from PhD Course of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Tokyo

Professional Experience

1. 1975-1984 Assistant Professor of Institute of Medical Science (Parasitology), University of Tokyo
2. 1984-1987 Associate Professor of Institute of Medical Science (Parasitology), University of Tokyo
3. 1985 Visiting Research Fellow, Harvard University, USA
4. 1987-1990 Associate Professor of Faculty of Agriculture (Veterinary Anatomy), University of Tokyo
5. 1989 Visiting Associate Professor, Cornell University, USA
6. 1989 Visiting Professor, La Plata University, Argentine
7. 1990-2004 Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences (Veterinary Anatomy), University of Tokyo
8. 1993-1995 University Councilor, University of Tokyo
9. 1996-1999 Director, University Museum, University of Tokyo
10. 1999-2003 Dean, Faculty of Agriculture and Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Science, University of Tokyo
11. 2004-2005 Vice President, University of Tokyo
12. 2005- Member of Science Council of Japan
13. 2005-2010 Professor of Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences (Global Animal Resource Sciences), University of Tokyo
14. 2006-2010 Director, University Museum, University of Tokyo
15. 2010- Professor of Tokyo University of Agriculture
16. 2010-2017 Director General, Yamashina Institute for Ornithology
17. 2014- Senior Director, Yamashina Institute for Ornithology
18. 2022- Advisor, National Museum of Nature and Science

Main contribution to academic societies

1. 1986 Temporary Adviser, World Health Organization
2. 1995-2002 President, Japanese Society of Human and Animal Relations
3. 1996-2002 President, Japanese Association of Veterinary Anatomists
4. 1998-2004 Vice President, World Association of Veterinary Anatomists
5. 2000-2002 President, Dean's Meeting of Agricultural Faculties in Japan
6. 2002-2004 President, Asian Association of Veterinary Schools
7. 1980-present Member, International Whaling Commission
8. 2002-present Vice President, Japanese Society of Poultry Resource Science
9. 2005-present President, Japanese Agricultural Foundation
10. 2006-2010 Vice Director, Yamashina Institute for Ornithology
11. 2010-2017 Director General, Yamashina Institute for Ornithology
12. 2014- Senior Director, Yamashina Institute for Ornithology

Main Research Fields

Global Animal Resource Science, Study of Human-Animal Relations, Anatomy and Histology, Parasitology and Animal Zoology, Reproductive Biology