April 5, 2025
The 1st of the 2025 Research Meeting of the Department of Family Nursing was held.
Dr.Maho Inoue gave us a lecture about the fundamentals of the Trajectory Equifinality Approach(TEA) and its application to nursing research.
Lecturer: Dr.Maho Inoue (Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing Administration and Advanced Clinical Nursing)
Topic: The fundamentals of the Trajectory Equifinality Approach(TEA) and its application to nursing research.
Time: April 5, 2025. 10:30-14:30 JST
Place: Faculty of Medicine of Bldg.5, Conference room of GNRC
The 1st Research Meeting of the Department of Family Nursing Poster 2025
April 1, 2025
Senior Lecturer Iori Sato has moved on to the Institute of Science Tokyo
We are pleased to announce that Senior Lecturer Iori Sato has been honorably appointed as a Professor in the Department of Child and Family Nursing at the Institute of Science Tokyo.
April 1, 2025
The new academic year has begun.
The new academic year began on April 1st with new members. We welcomed one new faculty member. We will continue to make further efforts in research, education, and social activities. We appreciate your continued support.

We enjoyed the department activities in the GNRC Spring International Program 2025.
The GNRC (Global Nursing Research Center, The University of Tokyo) hosted the Spring International Program 2025 from March 10 to 12, 2025. As part of this program, our department welcomed six graduate nursing students and faculty member from five countries. Together, we explored the practice and research of pediatric and family nursing in different countries. We sincerely appreciate the support of everyone involved.
Lectures:
Activities of in-hospital nursery teachers in the University of Tokyo Pediatric Surgery Ward
Ayako Yasuike, In-hospital Nursery Teacher, The University of Tokyo Hospital
Child Care Staff – Professionals who coordinate medical care from the child’s perspective
Yoko Warita, Certified Child Care Staff, The University of Tokyo Hospital
Visits:
Ronald McDonald House, The University of Tokyo House
Feb 12, 2025
We visited Seoul National University.
On February 12, 2025, Professor Ikeda and Project Assistant Professor Muramoto visited Seoul National University. They exchanged opinions with the deans of the College of Nursing and also discussed research issues with Professor Young-Ho Khang and Professor Sung-Hyun Cho.
Feb 13, 2025
We joined the 15th International Nursing Conference & 28th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars in Seoul, Korea!
We joined the 15th International Nursing Conference & 28th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars in Seoul, Korea.
The 5th Research Meeting of the Department of Family Nursing was held.
Dr. Yukiko Kanou gave us a lecture about psychological support for children and families.
Lecturer: Dr. Yukiko Kanou (Director of the Children, AYA and Family-centered Mental Care Center)
Topic: Psychological support for Children and Families.
Time: February 8, 2025. 10:00-12:00 JST
Place: Faculty of Medicine Experimental Research Building, 13F Seminar Room 5.
The 5th Research Meeting of the Department of Family Nursing Poster 2024
Dec 12, 2024
Professor Younghee Kang visited us and exchanged information.
Professor Younghee Kang from Ewha Womans University visited us and exchanged information.
Lecturer: Younghee Kang, RN, MSN-ANP, PhD. FAAN
Dean & Professor, College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Topics: Exchange information about nursing education and research in each university
Time: December 12, 2024. 14:00 – 16:00 JST
November 9, 2024
The 4th Research Meeting of the Department of Family Nursing was held.
Dr. Kaori Uno gave us a lecture about fundamentals of positive psychology and its application to practice.
Lecturer:Dr. Kaori Uno (Japan Positive Psychology Association)
Topic: Fundamentals of positive psychology and its application to practice.
Time: November 9, 2024. 14:00-16:00 JST
Place: Medical Building of Research and Education, Room 5 and Online(zoom).
The 4th Research Meeting of the Department of Family Nursing Poster 2024
July 27, 2024
The 3rd Research Meeting of the Department of Family Nursing was held.
Professor Mari Ikeda, Dr. Mayumi Morisaki and Dr. Miyuki Muramoto gave us presentations about programs planning for implementation in the Mejirodai project.
Lecturer: Professor Mari Ikeda, Assistant Professor Mayumi Morisaki and Project Assistant Professor Miyuki Muramoto (Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo)
Topic: Let’s learn and think about the Mejirodai project!
Time: July 27, 2024, 10:00-12:00 JST
Place: Tokyo Cathedral of St. Mary, Catholic Church Sekiguchi
The 3rd Research Meeting of the Department of Family Nursing Poster 2024
June 22, 2024
The 2nd Research Meeting of the Department of Family Nursing was held.
Professor Fumiyo Oshima gave us a lecture on ”What is social camouflage – understanding from practice and research.”
Lecturer: Prof. Fumiyo Oshima (Research Center for Child Mental Development, Chiba University)
Topic: What is social camouflage – understanding from practice and research
Time: June 22, 2024, 10:00-12:00 JST
Place: Seminar Room 5, 13th Floor, Education and Research Building, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
May 25, 2024
The 1st Research Meeting of the Department of Family Nursing was held.
Dr. Miyuki Muramoto gave us a lecture about ”Development of a self-compassion-based program for childbirth and parenting preparation: A program evaluation using the Realist Evaluation”.
Lecturer: Dr. Miyuki Muramoto (Project Assistant Professor, Department of Family Nursing, Global Nursing Research Center, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo)
Topic: Development of a self-compassion-based program for childbirth and parenting preparation: A program evaluation using the Realist Evaluation
Time: May 25, 2024, 13:00-15:00 JST
Place: Medical Building 5, Room 204
Dec 19 - 20, 2023
Prof. Chia-Chin Lin from the University of Hong Kong visited us.
Prof. Chia-Chin Lin gave us a lecture about leadership and advance care planning.
Lecturer: Chia-Chin Lin Ph.D
(Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation Professor in Nursing, and Director at HKU School of Nursing)
Theme: Social gathering with undergraduate students
Time: December 19, 2023, 16:50-18:30 JST
Place: Medical Building 3, Room N101
Theme: Leadership Role in Nursing Career
Time: December 20, 2023, 12:00-13:00 JST
Place: Medical Building 5, Room 204
Theme: Advance Care Planning and Compassionate Confort in End-of-life Care for Older Adults
Time: December 20, 2023, 16:50-18:30 JST
Place: Medical Building 3, Room N101
April 1, 2024
The new semester has begun.
The new academic year has begun.
The new academic year began on April 1st with new members. We welcomed three new graduate students.
We will continue to make further efforts in research, education, and social activities.
We appreciate your continued cooperation.
December 2, 2023
The 5th Research Meeting of Department of Family Nursing was held.
Dr. Ayako Hagiwara gave us a lecture about ”How do we address the well-being and ethical challenges of children and families?”
Lecturer: Dr. Ayako Hagiwara (Kanagawa Children’s Medical Center)
Topic: How do we address the well-being and ethical challenges of children and families?
Time:Dec 2, 2023. 10:00-12:00 JST
Place: Medical Building 5, Room 204
October 14, 2023
The 4th Research Meeting of Department of Family Nursing was held.
Dr. Shigeki Kuboyama gave us a lecture about inclusive education.
Lecturer:Dr. Shigeki Kuboyama (National Institute of Special Needs Education)
Topic: Current status and challenges of inclusive education in Japan.
Time: Oct 14, 2023. 10:00-12:00 JST
Place: Medical Building of Research and Education, Room 1,2
July 29, 2023
The 3rd Research Meeting of Department of Family Nursing was held.
Dr. Toshiko Kamo gave us a lecture about Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Lecturer:Dr. Toshiko Kamo (PCIT-Japan)
Topic: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and trauma care for parent-child relationships.
Time: July 29, 2023. 10:00-12:00 JST
Place: Medical Building of Research and Education, Room 1,2
May 22 - 26, 2023
May 22, 2023, Welcomed Prof. Denise M. Saint Arnault from Michigan University and Assistant Professor Laura Sinko from Temple University.
On May 22, 2023, We welcomed Prof. Denise M. Saint Arnault from Michigan University and Assistant Professor Laura Sinko from Temple University. They gave us a lecture entitled “The theory and practices of mixed method study” as a GNRC seminar.
Lecturers:
Denise M. Saint Arnault Ph.D
Professor and Vice-chair of the Department of Health Behavior and Biological Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Michigan
Laura Sinko, Ph.D
Assistant professor of the Temple University College of Public Health
Topic: The theory and practices of mixed method study
Time: May 23, 2023. 13:00~15:00 JST
Place: Medical Building 3, S102 and Zoom
June 3, 2023
The 2rd Research Meeting of Department of Family Nursing was held.
Dr. Mari Ikeda and Dr. Sachiko Kita gave us a lecture about CENI and PEARL. In the afternoon, the CENI training was provided through demonstrations.
Lecturers: Mari Ikeda Ph.D, RN, PHN, CCP 、Sachiko Kita Ph.D, CNW, RN, PHN
Topic : Methodologies for visualizing people’s thoughts and experiences using pictures and photographs -Theory and application of CENI and PEARL-
Time:June 3, 2023. 9:00-15:00 JST
May 23, 2023
The 1st Research Meeting of Department of Family Nursing was held.
Dr. Denise and Dr. Laura gave us a lecture about ”The theory and practices of mixed method study”
Lecturer: Dr. Denise Saint Arnalut (University of Michigan), Dr. Laura Sinko (University College of Public Health)
Topic:The theory and practices of mixed method study
Time:May 23, 2023. 13:00-15:00 JST
Place: Medical Building 3, Room S102