Department of Epidemiology and Clinical Research

Overview

The Department of Epidemiology and Clinical Research conducts a wide range of epidemiological and clinical research and work related to tuberculosis (TB) control and national tuberculosis surveillance in Japan. Currently we have 7 research staff.

Our mission

Our mission is to conduct research and work that contributes to national and global efforts in fighting TB.

Our strategy

Our mission

The Department’s three areas of activity are research, the development of monitoring tools, and international cooperation.

• Research: in addtion to epidemiological research, we conduct operational research, policy studies, and molecular epidemiology studies. Some of our current research topics include smoking and TB, TB among the elderly, and TB among foreign-born persons.
  Find out more about our research projects here: Research projects by themes.
• Development of monitoring tools: we continuously develop and review various indicators to monitor TB control activities at the national, prefectural, and local levels.
• International cooperation: some of our staff are also involved in the international projects in countries such as the Philippines and Myanmar.

Organizational Structure

Division of Epidemiological Surveillance

The Division of Epidemiological Surveillance within the Department supports development, improvement and operation of the electronic Japan Tuberculosis Surveillance system (JTBS), by closely working closely with the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. The Division also conducts a series of analyses on surveillance data which are fed-back into action through publication of monthly and annual statistical reports.

Tuberculosis Surveillance Center

The Department also manages the Tuberculosis Surveillance Center, which is responsible for disseminating our work and other related information. The center also handles enquiries regarding the JTBS and TB statistics, which we receive via phones and through our website.

Find out more: Tuberculosis Surveillance Center

TUBERCULOSIS IN JAPAN

Staff profile