Allergy Center(Hospital)
Allergy Center (Clinical practice and clinical epidemiology research)
Directors
Tatsuki Fukuie, MD, PhD
Kiwako Yamamoto-Hanada, MD, PhD
*Professor Yukihiro Ohya is supervising our clinical and research activities as a Senior Fellow.
*International patients: please check here before reserving allergy clinic.
*Short-term training for international physicians: please check here before contacting our staff. 
General information
With the rise in allergic diseases, the need for high-quality medical care has become more pressing. To address this, the Basic Act on Measures against Allergic Diseases was enacted in 2015, and the Japanese government released comprehensive guidelines for allergy treatment in 2017. Our center is designated as the national core hospital for the treatment of allergies and is tasked with the following responsibilities:
Medical Care
Prevent, diagnose, treat, and manage severe and refractory allergic diseases in collaboration with multiple departments.
Information
Provide evidenced-based scientific information on allergic diseases to both the public and healthcare professionals.
Human Resource Development
Train healthcare workers for regional core hospitals and create educational materials for workshops.
Research
Promote epidemiological and clinical research (observational studies including birth cohorts and interventional studies including RCTs).
Other Services
Facilitate information sharing and opinion exchanges with regional core hospitals and promote equal access to allergy treatments.
Our center is also recognized as a Center of Excellence by the World Health Organization. As a leading institution in allergy research, we aim to guide and support other facilities globally that specialize in this field.
Medical services
- Division of General Allergy
- Division of Dermatological Allergy
- Division of Gastrointestinal Allergy
- Division of Nasal Allergy
- Division of Visual Function Evaluation Support
- Division of Immunological Function Evaluation Support
- Division of Genetic Information Evaluation Support
- Division of Behavioral Support
Our staff includes certified allergists as physician-scientists by the Japanese Society of Allergology.
We offer education programs on various conditions, including atopic dermatitis (eczema), immediate-type food allergy with oral food challenge and oral immunotherapy, drug allergy, food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGID), asthma (including inducible laryngeal obstruction), angioedema, urticaria, hay fever, and rhinitis for children and their families. These programs help families understand and manage their children's allergies. Additionally, we provide educational programs for the public and school pupils.
Our allergy center in this hospital is actively involved in clinical epidemiology research, working with the National Research Institute and National Clinical Research Center to develop innovative methods for preventing, treating, and diagnosing allergic diseases.
We are committed to advancing the prevention and treatment and understanding of allergic diseases, with a focus on improving the quality of life for our children and families. Our comprehensive approach includes cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary medical care, and robust educational initiatives, all aimed at providing the best possible outcomes for children and families suffering from allergies.
Target diseases
- Atopic dermatitis (AD):
- Immediate-type food allergy
- Asthma and associated diseases
- Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES)
- Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGID)
- Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis/hay fever
- Angioedema