This category is for sites on Japanese health and medical organizations.
Websites submitted here must be Japan related and in
English. Sites in Japanese should be submitted to the
appropriate World / Japanese subcategory.
日本語のホームページはこちら.
Promotes psychological research and represents Japan in international organizations like the International Union of Psychological Science. Also serves the general public by disseminating psychological knowledge and skills. wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jpa/index-e.html
Promotes knowledge and techniques for specialists in developmental research, to advancem practical activities and research relevant to developmental psychology and related fields. wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jsdp
Organization to enhance research, education and the clinical practice of dermatology. With journal, meetings, works and projects, and organizational structure. www.dermatol.or.jp/english/history.html
Aims at promoting diverse research on lung cancer and its related fields, as well as helping to diffuse knowledge and understanding of the disease to the public. Holds meetings, publishes journal, and conducts research. With around 6600 regular members. www.haigan.gr.jp/e
First established in 1916 as a professional society to promote health policies and physician autonomy essential to protect the public. With a membership of 157,000 that aims to improve medical ethics, and education. www.med.or.jp/english
Promotes the science and art of prosthodontics and other related dentistry, to seek improvement in health sciences, and to enhance public health through the advancement of prosthodontics. wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jpds
Works for communication, cooperation and promotion of research concerning prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. With membership information, rules and bylaws, meetings and publications. Based in Kyoto. jsco.umin.ac.jp/english
Contributes to the improvement of medical science and care through the research and development of science and technology in the field of medicine. Comprised of 95 specialist medical societies. www.med.or.jp/jams/english/activities/outline.html
Promotes basic and clinical research activities and education in the scientific field of the circulatory organ system. through meetings, journal,research, awarding achievements, and cooperating with associations in related fields. www.j-circ.or.jp
Established in 1962 to promote basic and clinical research on gastric cancer. With invitation to non-Japanese to join and submit research papers. www.jgca.jp
Founded in 1926, the JOA promotes research and partnerships in orthopedic specialties while providing information to the public about the science of orthopedics. www.joa.or.jp/english/english_frame.html
Deals with clincial, epidemiological studies and laboratory investigations concerning breast cancer and related diseases. With overview of orgaznization and instructions for publishing research. www.jbcs.gr.jp/breast/breast_s.html