Kyoto University Office of Research Acceleration

About Kyoto University Office of Research Acceleration
Member

Rinko Katsushima

勝島 倫子
  • Research Administrator
  • Research Promotion Division (Development and Administration)

Current roles & responsibilities

  • #Medical & Life Sciences

Specialized field/skill

Nursing Science, Midwifery, Epidemiology, Psychology

Message for researchers

My goal to support researchers so they can focus on their research, ultimately leading to futher improvements in the quality of healthcare in Japan. I look forward to working with you.

What inspired me to become a research administrator (URA)

Having experienced times myself when I wanted to focus on my research but found it difficult, I was motivated to help create an environment where researchers can truly concentrate on their work.

Academic & Professional Background

  • MS (Human Health Science), Advanced Practice Midwifery, School of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University
  • Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital, PIIF Tazuke-Kofukai
  • Research Fellow (DC2), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
  • Ph.D. (Human Health Science; expected), Perinatal Epidemiology, School of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University