Since 1950
A continuing tradition in physiology
Our division traces its roots through the Second Department of Physiology and the Department of Neuroscience to the current Division of Neuroscience, Department of Physiology.
1950
April 1, 1950
Department of Physiology established
The foundation for physiological research and education at Sapporo Medical University was established.
1955–1980
February 1955 – August 1980
Eisaku Miyazaki, M.D., Ph.D.
The Second Department of Physiology began its development.
1981–2006
March 1, 1981 – March 31, 2006
Mamoru Aoki, M.D., Ph.D.
Research developed in the Second Department of Physiology with neuroscience as a central theme.
2008–2023
April 1, 2008 – March 31, 2023
Takashi Nagamine, M.D., Ph.D.
As the Department of Systems Neuroscience, research advanced in pursuit of systems neurophysiology.
2025–
November 1, 2025 – present
Masanori Sasaki, M.D., Ph.D.
As the Division of Neuroscience, Department of Physiology, we promote research and education aimed at understanding neural function and advancing functional recovery.