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Assistant Professors Sekikawa and Wanai Fukuoka CampusAssistant Professor Assistant Professor place overall and second place in the English session at ISPC62

At the 62nd International Scientific-Practical Conference (ISPC) held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Thursday, April 17th and Friday, April 18th, 2025 Assistant Professor Yuya Sekigawa of the Department Department of Radiological Technology Faculty of Fukuoka Medical Technology Teikyo University, won first place in the English session and second place overall, while Assistant Professor Keizo Wanai of Medical Engineering Course, Faculty of Department of Medical Technology same faculty, won second place in the English session.
ISPC is an international academic conference specializing in medicine and medical sciences hosted by Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, and this year it was held in Bishkek as a hybrid event.

Assistant Professor Sekikawa presented a research paper titled "Development of myocardial perfusion imaging from coronary angiography for clinical practice" in the English session. In this research, he successfully created myocardial perfusion images by applying image processing to coronary angiography images and applying Patlak plot analysis, which is used in nuclear medicine. A method was added to the image processing to accommodate poor ECG synchronization. Furthermore, statistical analysis was performed on patients divided into normal and those with ischemic heart disease, demonstrating the usefulness of myocardial perfusion assessment. This research will enable risk prediction during interventional procedures for patients with ischemic heart disease. This research was recognized and won second place in the general session of 12 fields.
Assistant Professor Wanai presented a research paper titled "Difference in Circuit Pressure Drop in Small Dogs Under Different Cannulation and Flow Conditions Using a Simulated Cardiopulmonary Bypass System." With the discontinuation of the cannulae (tubes used to deliver blood) used in cardiac surgery in small dogs, alternatives are being sought. Using a simulated extracorporeal circulation circuit designed for small dogs, he compared three types of 14G dialysis catheters with conventional cannulae, demonstrating that 14G catheters are a sufficient substitute based on clinical blood flow rates, and further demonstrating that catheters with side holes can reduce risks during surgery. The results of this research are expected to significantly contribute to the advancement of veterinary cardiac surgery.

Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Sekikawa and Wanai were highly praised for their research and their presentations in English, leading to their receiving this award. We look forward to their continued success in the future.

For more information about Assistant Professor Yuya Sekikawa, click here.
For more information about Assistant Professor Keizo Wanai, please click here.

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