Establishment of the Intestinal Flora Transplantation Clinical Research Foundation

November 19, 2017
Academic Conference On Sunday, November 19, 2017, the Intestinal Flora Transplant Clinical Research Foundation was established. The purpose of this research group, led by clinicians, is to establish a new treatment called “intestinal flora transplantation (fecal microorganism transplantation)” and to conduct activities to contribute to people’s health through research and development and clinical studies of intestinal flora transplantation. The establishment ceremony was held at the “New Osaka Hotel” in Shin-Osaka. After the general meeting by the founding members, a study session and a reception were held, and despite being the first time, 30 people from all over Japan attended. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation. Our study group will conduct activities to contribute to people’s health through research and development of intestinal flora transplantation and clinical studies. The research and development department is located in the “Laboratory of Intestinal Bacteria (Symbiosis LLC)will be carrying out research and development. (The clinic has been conducting medical treatment and research as “Makoto Clinic,” but the research institute will be set up as an independent organization in conjunction with the launch of the research group.) In the Clinical Research Division, specialists (“specialists”) will be appointed for each case, such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, diabetes mellitus type II, psychiatric diseases, and immunological diseases. Partner Medical InstitutionsThe clinical research will be carried out by the “Japan Clinical Research Institute” (JCI).

Part 1: General Meeting

As the first part of the meeting, a general meeting was held by the founding members (directors, trustees, auditors, and the secretariat).  

Part 2: Study Session (Panel Discussion)

Dr. Masayuki Asoholm (Life Clinic Tateshina: Nagano, Japan) started the study session. Dr. Noriaki  Man (Yorozu Clinic: Tottori, Japan) Dr. Masahiko Shirotani (Luke’s Ashiya Clinic: Hyogo, Japan) Mr. Makoto Shimizu (Symbiosis LLC) Dr. Zen Tanaka (Tanaka Clinic: Osaka, Japan) Everyone listened attentively.

Part 3: Social gathering

Toast by Mr. Goro Tsukamoto, Auditor. Cheers! Congratulations! We received a piece with a beaming smile. We have high expectations for the future of the study group. The entire meeting was conducted in a friendly atmosphere.   The Intestinal Flora Transplantation Clinical Study Group will continue to devote itself to the work we have pledged to you at this founding meeting. We look forward to your continued support.