Taro Takemi
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was a pioneering medical researcher, educator, inventor, and scientist
who served as the president of the Japan Medical Association from 1957 – 1982. He also served as the president of the World Medical Association
from 1975–1976.
Takemi Taro received his university education at Keio University
, and was noted as among the first to study the application of nuclear physics
to medicine
. He built the first portable electrocardiograph in 1937 and is also known for his invention of the vectorcardiograph
in 1939.
Also a brilliant researcher, he patented several laboratory processes, and was a member of the research and survey team which investigated effects of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. He served as a visiting professor at Keio
, Kitasato
, and Tokai
universities, and advised the Japan Science and Technology Agency. In 1982, Takemi Taro was appointed a visiting professor at the Harvard School of Public Health
, but was unable to fulfill the commitment due to illness. He died in Tokyo in December 1983.
Scientist
A scientist in a broad sense is one engaging in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge. In a more restricted sense, a scientist is an individual who uses the scientific method. The person may be an expert in one or more areas of science. This article focuses on the more restricted use of the word...
who served as the president of the Japan Medical Association from 1957 – 1982. He also served as the president of the World Medical Association
World Medical Association
The World Medical Association is an international and independent confederation of free professional Medical Associations, therefore representing physicians worldwide...
from 1975–1976.
Takemi Taro received his university education at Keio University
Keio University
,abbreviated as Keio or Keidai , is a Japanese university located in Minato, Tokyo. It is known as the oldest institute of higher education in Japan. Founder Fukuzawa Yukichi originally established it as a school for Western studies in 1858 in Edo . It has eleven campuses in Tokyo and Kanagawa...
, and was noted as among the first to study the application of nuclear physics
Nuclear physics
Nuclear physics is the field of physics that studies the building blocks and interactions of atomic nuclei. The most commonly known applications of nuclear physics are nuclear power generation and nuclear weapons technology, but the research has provided application in many fields, including those...
to medicine
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
. He built the first portable electrocardiograph in 1937 and is also known for his invention of the vectorcardiograph
Vectorcardiography
Vectorcardiography is a method of recording the magnitude and direction of the electrical forces that are generated by the heart by means of a continuous series of vectors that form curving lines around a central point....
in 1939.
Also a brilliant researcher, he patented several laboratory processes, and was a member of the research and survey team which investigated effects of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. He served as a visiting professor at Keio
Keio University
,abbreviated as Keio or Keidai , is a Japanese university located in Minato, Tokyo. It is known as the oldest institute of higher education in Japan. Founder Fukuzawa Yukichi originally established it as a school for Western studies in 1858 in Edo . It has eleven campuses in Tokyo and Kanagawa...
, Kitasato
Kitasato University
is one of the famous private university in Minato, Tokyo, Japan.The head of the university is located in the Shirokane Campus, neighboring the Kitasato Institute. Its major educational facilities are located in the Sagamihara Campus, located 60 kilometers west of central Tokyo...
, and Tokai
Tokai University
is a private university in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1943 by Shigeyoshi Matsumae, who had formerly been the engineering president of the Ministry of Communications...
universities, and advised the Japan Science and Technology Agency. In 1982, Takemi Taro was appointed a visiting professor at the Harvard School of Public Health
Harvard School of Public Health
The Harvard School of Public Health is one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University, located in the Longwood Area of the Boston, Massachusetts neighborhood of Mission Hill, which is next to Harvard Medical School. HSPH is considered a significant school focusing on health in the...
, but was unable to fulfill the commitment due to illness. He died in Tokyo in December 1983.
Honours
- Order of the Southern CrossOrder of the Southern CrossThe National Order of the Southern Cross is a Brazilian order of chivalry founded by Emperor Pedro I on 1 December 1822. This order was intended to commemorate the independence of Brazil and the coronation of Pedro I...
- Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Italian Order of Merit
- Silver Medal from Pope Paul VIPope Paul VIPaul VI , born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church from 21 June 1963 until his death on 6 August 1978. Succeeding Pope John XXIII, who had convened the Second Vatican Council, he decided to continue it...