Message to Prospective Students

We are dedicated to tackling important human health challenges by conducting cutting-edge research. Our approach combines innovative methods, such as statistical and mathematical modeling, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world applications, to turn scientific discoveries into impactful policies and projects. We invite passionate students who are eager to contribute to solving critical health issues and making a difference in society!

Research Areas

Testing strategies for controlling infectious diseases
Identification of epidemic factors such as COVID-19

現在・過去の学生の指導実績

1. Takayama Y, Shimakawa Y, Matsuyama R, Chowell G, Omori R, Nagamoto T, Yamamoto T, Mizumoto K*. SARS-CoV-2 Infection in School Settings, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, 2021-2022. Emerg Infect Dis. 2024 Nov;30(11):2343-2351.
2. Takayama Y, Xu YS, Shimakawa Y, Chowell G, Kozuka M, Omori R, Matsuyama R, Yamamoto T, Mizumoto K*. Asessment of fever screening at airports in detecting domestic passengers infected with SARS-CoV-2, 2020–2022, Okinawa prefecture, Japan. BMC Infect Dis. 2024 Jun;24(1):621. doi: 10.1186/s12879-024-09533-4.
3. Takayama Y, Shimakawa Y, Aizawa Y, Butcher C, Chibana N, Collins M, Kamegai K, Kim TG, Koyama S, Matsuyama R, Matthews MM, Mori T, Nagamoto T, Narita M, Omori R, Shibata N, Shibata S, Shiiki S, Takakura S, Toyozato N, Tsuchiya H, Wolf M, Yamamoto T, Yokoyama S, Yonaha S, Mizumoto K*. SARS-CoV-2 IgG Seroprevalence in the Okinawa Main Island and Remote Islands in Okinawa, Japan, 2020-2021. Jpn J Infect Dis. 2025 Jan;78(1):8-18. doi: 10.7883/yoken.JJID.2023.255.