京都大学 大学院医学研究科 社会疫学分野

08/09/2026

【告知】
「医療科学研究所シンポジウム2026　健康の第３の柱『社会的ウェルビーイング』が拓く医療の未来」の開催について（教授 近藤）

公益財団法人 医療科学研究所が開催するシンポジウムの座長基調講演において、当研究室教授 近藤が登壇いたします。現地会場だけでなく、オンラインからも参加できるシンポジウムとなっております。概要は下記のとおりです。無料でどなたでもご参加できますので、皆様、ぜひお申し込みください。

【テーマ】
健康の第３の柱「社会的ウェルビーイング」が拓く医療の未来

【開催日時】
2026年9月12日（土）13時30分～17時

【開催会場】
（１）現地会場参加：全社協・灘尾ホール（東京都千代田区霞が関3-3-2 新霞が関ビルLB階）
参加申込登録　　　https://www.iken.org/symposium/iken/2026_application_form.html

（２）オンライン参加（Zoomウェビナー）
ウェビナー登録
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N7nO5Q5-Tw6JQbr6UBnrmw #/registration

【参加費】
無料

【後援】
厚生労働省

開催概要は以下のページをご参照ください。
https://www.iken.org/symposium/iken/2026_kaisai.html

医療の社会科学的研究促進を設立目的とする医療科学研究所の事業「医研シンポジウム」についてはこちらです。

07/09/2026

【お知らせ】現在、研究室HPに不具合が発生しており、復旧作業を続けています。公開までしばらくお待ちください。
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03/08/2026

【お知らせ】お盆休業について

いつも当研究室の活動にご関心をお寄せいただき、ありがとうございます。 当研究室は、下記の期間をお盆休業とさせていただきます。 休業期間：8月10日（月）〜8月14日（金） 期間中にいただいたお問い合わせにつきましては、 休業明けより順次対応いたします。 ご不便をおかけいたしますが、何卒ご理解のほどよろしくお願い申し上げます。

いつも当研究室の活動にご関心をお寄せいただき、ありがとうございます。 当研究室は、下記の期間をお盆休業とさせて…

03/08/2026

[Notice] Office Closure for the Obon Holiday

Thank you for your continued interest in the activities of our department. Our department will be closed for the Obon holiday during the following period: Closure period: Monday, August 10–Friday, August 14, 2026 Inquiries received during the closure will be addressed in order after normal operations resume. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you for your continued interest in the activities of our department. Our department will be closed for the Obon holiday during the following period: Closure period: Monday, August 10–Friday, …

03/08/2026

[Media Coverage] “Promoting Health Through Gamification” Featured in the Weekly Medical Journal Igaku no Ayumi (Doctoral Student Sakamoto and Professor Kondo)

An article on gamification and health by Sakamoto, a doctoral student in our department, and Professor Kondo has been published as the 21st installment of the series “Applying Behavioral Economics to Healthcare” in the weekly medical journal Igaku no Ayumi, published by Ishiyaku Publishers, Inc. The article provides an overview of the principal elements of gamification and its effects on health-related behaviors....

An article on gamification and health by Sakamoto, a doctoral student in our department, and Professor Kondo has been published as the 21st installment of the series “Applying Behavioral Economics …

03/08/2026

[News] Publication of a Municipal Guidebook for the Children and Families Agency’s “Vision for the First 100 Months of a Child’s Development” (Professor Kondo)

The Children and Families Agency has published a guidebook for municipalities as part of its initiative, the “Vision for the First 100 Months of a Child’s Development.” The guidebook cites findings from a study co-authored by Professor Kondo of our department: Matsushima, Midori, et al. “Support During Pregnancy and Postpartum Trust in Community-Based Professionals and Awareness of Sources of Assistance: An Analysis Using the 2020–2021 JACSIS Maternal Data.” …...

The Children and Families Agency has published a guidebook for municipalities as part of its initiative, the “Vision for the First 100 Months of a Child’s Development.” The guidebook cites findings…

03/08/2026

[News] Research Collaborator Sakurai Receives the Outstanding Young Researcher Award at the 17th Annual Conference of the Japan Primary Care Association

At the 17th Annual Conference of the Japan Primary Care Association, held from May 29 to 31, 2026, a presentation based on the doctoral dissertation research conducted by Sakurai, a research collaborator in our department, received the Outstanding Young Researcher Award. Presentation title: “Patterns of Hobby Activities Among Older Adults and Their Association with the Onset of Long-Term Care Needs: A 12-Year Longitudinal Study” We congratulate Sakurai on this achievement and look forward to the further development of this research. Reference: Japan Primary Care Association Awards

At the 17th Annual Conference of the Japan Primary Care Association, held from May 29 to 31, 2026, a presentation based on the doctoral dissertation research conducted by Sakurai, a research collab…

03/08/2026

[Announcement] Online Briefing on The Lancet’s Special Issue on Japan

Online Briefing on The Lancet’s Special Issue on Japan We are pleased to share the following information regarding a special feature on Japan published by the internationally renowned medical journal The Lancet. Those interested are encouraged to attend the briefing. On Thursday, July 16, two policy papers were published as part of The Lancet group’s first major special feature on Japan in approximately 15 years....

[Announcement] Online Briefing on The Lancet’s Special Issue on Japan We are pleased to share the following information regarding a special feature on Japan published by the internationally renowne…

03/08/2026

Hakuhodo Launches the FY2026 Corporate Health Checkup Grand Prix

On June 26, 2026, Hakuhodo Inc., with which our department conducts collaborative research, announced the launch of the FY2026 Corporate Health Checkup Grand Prix, an intercompany competition designed to support corporate health and productivity management. Registration for participating companies is now open. This year’s competition will be held in collaboration with Tarzan, a health and fitness magazine published by Magazine House Ltd., under the title…...

On June 26, 2026, Hakuhodo Inc., with which our department conducts collaborative research, announced the launch of the FY2026 Corporate Health Checkup Grand Prix, an intercompany competition desig…

03/08/2026

[Announcement] The 3rd Summer Seminar of the Social Impact Evaluation Program August 24–25, 2026

In recent years, interest in social impact evaluation, Pay for Success (PFS), and Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) has continued to grow. At the same time, many local governments and service providers remain uncertain about where to begin, how to establish an effective implementation structure, and how to design an appropriate evaluation framework. To address these challenges, we will hold a two-day seminar designed to connect theory, practice, and evidence....

In recent years, interest in social impact evaluation, Pay for Success (PFS), and Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) has continued to grow. At the same time, many local governments and service providers re…