Dr. Yuichi Tei
Dr. Yuichi Tei is a physician, medical scientist, and internationally recognized leader in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, biomaterials science, and bone and cartilage biology. He graduated from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and earned his Ph.D. in Medicine from the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine in 1997.
His career includes positions at the University of Tokyo Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital (Endocrinology), and Harvard Medical School, where he served as Lecturer and later Assistant Professor. Since 2007, he has been Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Tokyo and, since 2021, Vice President of Kanagawa University of Human Services.
He is also a Board Member of the Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine (JSRM) and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the society’s English-language journal Regenerative Therapy.
Career Highlights:
1989- Graduated from University of Tokyo, Faculty of Medicine
1997- Ph.D. in Medicine, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine
1990s- Clinical training, University of Tokyo Hospital; Research Fellow, Massachusetts General Hospital, Endocrinology
1998- Lecturer, Harvard Medical School
2001- Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
2002-2006 – Associate Professor, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine
2007-Present – Professor of Bioengineering, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering (joint appointment with Graduate School of Medicine)
2019 – Dean, Graduate School of Health Innovation, Kanagawa University of Human Services (cross-appointment)
2021-Present – Vice President, Kanagawa University of Human Services
Professional Focus & Achievements
Dr. Tei’s research spans regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and biomaterials, with a particular emphasis on bone and cartilage regeneration. He has been a key figure in promoting cross-disciplinary education and research across medicine, engineering, pharmacy, and the life sciences.
He has received multiple awards, including the John Haddad Young Investigator Award (American Society for Bone and Mineral Research), the Japanese Society for Biomaterials Award, and the Japanese Society for Bone and Mineral Research Scientific Award.
Beyond research, Dr. Tei has been active in addressing societal challenges such as aging and population health, leading projects that use technology to visualize health status, encourage behavioral change, and build innovation ecosystems that integrate perspectives from government, industry, academia, and civil society.
Memberships & Affiliations
Japanese Society for Biomaterials
The University of Tokyo Hospital
The Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine
Japanese Society for Bone and Mineral Research
Japanese Society for Artificial Organs