Kazuaki Shimamoto

Background

Shimamoto, Kazuaki was born on July 10, 1946 in Otaru-City, Hokkaido, Japan. Son of Torazo and Kiyoko Shimamoto.

Education

Doctor of Medicine, Sapporo Medical University, Hokkaido, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy, Sapporo Medical University, Hokkaido, 1978.

Career

Research associate Medical University South Carolina, Charleston, 1978—1980. Assistant professor Sapporo Medical University, 1980—1996, professor, since 1996. Chair Sapporo Medical University Hospital, since 2004.

Vice president Japanese College Cardiology, Tokyo, 2007. President Japanese Society Hypertension, Tokyo, since 2008.

Achievements

• Kazuaki Shimamoto has been listed as a noteworthy medical educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Jogging, golf.

Connections

Married Mari Hamashima Shimamoto, October 19, 1973. Children: Aya, Kazumi.

Father:

Torazo Shimamoto

Mother:

Kiyoko Shimamoto

Spouse:

Mari Hamashima Shimamoto

child:

Kazumi Shimamoto

child:

Aya Shimamoto