Background
Kawai, Chuichi was born on March 31, 1928 in Kyoto, Japan. Son of Takashi and Yae Kawai.
Kawai, Chuichi was born on March 31, 1928 in Kyoto, Japan. Son of Takashi and Yae Kawai.
Doctor of Medicine, Kyoto University, Japan, 1953. Doctor of Medical Science, Kyoto University, Japan, 1959.
Professor medicine, Kyoto (Japan) U., 1974-1991; director, Kyoto (Japan) U., 1989-1991; professor emeritus, Kyoto (Japan) U., since 1991; member, Science Council Japan, Tokyo, 1994-1997.
Member International Society and Federation Cardiology (president 1987-1988, Asia-Pacific representative 1995-1998), Japanese Circulation Society (president 1986-1987, chief director 1988-1994).
Married Toshiko Matsumura, April 24, 1959. Children: Hiroko, Ken, Junko, Makoto.