Professional Training and Employment:

Post graduate training in Dept. Ob/Gyn, Medical School of Osaka University 1972-1979.

Faculty Assistant, Dept. Ob/Gyn, Medical School of Osaka University 1979-1982.

Head of Dept. Perinatology, National Cardiovascular Center 1982-1997

Director; Clinical Physiology, Clinical Chemistry, and Dept. Perinatology, National Cardiovascular Center 1997 - 2005.

Journal Editor of Asian Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine 　　　

and Biology1998-present

Board Member of Japanese College of Surgeons.

Board Member and Senior Fellow, Japan Society of Ultrasonics in Medicine and

Biology

Board Member, Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Board Member, Japan Society of Neonatology.

Editorial Board, Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy.

Editorial Board, Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Editorial Board, Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology

International Editor, Journal of Medical Ultrasound    

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