- The “JSSX Kitagawa Memorial Award for Dedication to Drug Discovery” was established in 1993.
- The “JSSX Award for Distinguished Service” was established in 2003.
- In alphabetical order (unless awarded in joint names)
- Please click here for the fiscal year 2009 and after.
2009
JSSX Award
Takeshi Yokoi (Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kanazawa University)
Analysis of Detoxification and Activation Functions of Drug Metabolizing Enzymes and their Variable Factors
JSSX Kitagawa Memorial Award for Dedication to Drug Discovery
Shinsaku Naito (Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory Research and Development Center, Basic Evaluation Research Department)
In vitro Pharmacokinetic Studies Using Cultured Cell Systems
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Yoshiro Saito (Department of Functional Biochemistry, National Institute of Health Sciences)
Research on Accumulation and Application of Pharmacogenomics Information for Clinical Application
Kazuya Maeda (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo)
Elucidation of Contribution Ratio of Transporters Governing Hepatobiliary Transport of Drugs and Quantitative Prediction of Pharmacokinetic Variability by Gene Polymorphisms and Drug-Drug Interactions
Kouichi Yoshinari (Department of Pharmacokinetics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University)
Studies on the role of drug-responsive transcription factors in the regulation of drug-metabolizing enzyme expression”.
2008
JSSX Award
Mitsukazu Kitada (Chiba University Hospital)
Studies on Drug Metabolizing Enzymes in the Fetal and Neonatal Periods and Pediatric Drug Therapy
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Yuji Ishii (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University)
Studies on UDP-glucuronyltransferases and Their Activity Regulators
Kaoru Kobayashi (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University)
Studies on Regulation of Drug Metabolizing Enzyme Expression by Nuclear Receptors
Yoshihisa Shitara (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University)
Studies for Quantitative Analysis and Mechanistic Elucidation of Drug-Drug Interactions
2007
JSSX Award
Tetsuya Terasaki (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University)
Development of New Technology for Brain Barrier Trafficking Research and Elucidation of Brain-Assisted Defense Mechanisms
JSSX Kitagawa Memorial Award for Dedication to Drug Discovery
Kenichi Sudo (Pharmacokinetic Research Institute, Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited)
Importance of Microanalytical Methods in Pharmacokinetic Studies
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Akinari Ito (The University of Tokyo Hospital)
Molecular Cloning of MRP2, a Hepatobiliary Lateral Membrane Organic Anion Transporter, and Analysis of its Diversity of Substrate Recognition and Transport Functions
Toshiyuki Kume (Tanabe Seiyaku Co., Ltd., Pharmacokinetic Research Laboratories)
A Study of Individual Differences and Genetic Polymorphisms of Aldo-keto Reductase
Taro Tokui (Daiichi Sankyo Pharma Development, Daiichi Sankyo Inc.)
Identification of drug transport transporters and studies on drug-drug interactions
Takuya Fujita (Ritsumeikan University)
“Studies on the Functional Analysis of Organic Ion Transporters Expressed in the Central Nervous System
2006
JSSX Award
Toshihiko Ikeda (Sankyo Company, Limited)
Studies on Novel Drug Metabolic Reactions and Metabolic Enzyme Functions
Junichi Goto (Tohoku University Hospital)
Development and Application of Basic Pharmacokinetic Methods” Junichi Goto (Tohoku University Hospital)
JSSX Award for Distinguished Service
Kazuhide Iwasaki (Pfizer Japan Inc. Central Research Laboratories)
Importance of Pharmacokinetic Studies in New Drug Development
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Masao Kato (Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University)
Regulation of Pharmacokinetics by Transporters and Adaptor Molecules
Shigeru Kawakami (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University)
Development of a Cell-Selective Gene Targeting System Using Glycosylated Liposomes
Hiroyuki Kusuhara (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo)
Comparative analysis of molecular entities and functions of drug transporters involved in uptake and efflux in renal tubules and blood-brain barrier
2005
JSSX Award
Tomohisa Ishikawa (Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Tokyo Institute of Technology)
Pharmacogenomics of Human ABC Transporter and its Application to Drug Discovery and Pharmacokinetics Research
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Masahiro Hayashi (Department of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences)
Mechanistic Analysis of Intestinal Membrane Permeation of Drugs” (PDF 946KB )
JSSX Award for Distinguished Service
Tetsuya Suga (Aomori University Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Involvement of Peroxisomes in Drug Metabolism and Toxicity” (PDF 948KB )
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Motohiro Kato (Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)
Non-linear Pharmacokinetic Mechanisms of Bioactive Peptides and Prediction of Human Pharmacokinetics Based on Literature Information
Ikuko Yano (Tokyo Metropolitan University Hospital)
Establishment of Individual Dosing Design Method Based on Kinetic Analysis of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Hiroshi Yamazaki (Showa Pharmaceutical University)
Study of individual differences in drug oxidase activity among Japanese
2004 (Fiscal year 2004)
JSSX Award
Takashi Ishizaki (Teikyo Heisei University)
Study on Clinical Significance of Genetic Polymorphisms of CYPs” (PDF 953KB)
Masaki Odagiri (Kumamoto University)
Molecular Functional Studies on the Interaction of Drugs with Serum Proteins” (PDF 970KB )
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Yoshimichi Choi (Kyoritsu Pharmaceutical University)
Organ Delivery of Drugs Based on the Molecular Mechanism of Transport Carrier Expression
Toshiyuki Eida (Kobe University Hospital)
Appropriate Use of Medicines Based on MRD1 Gene Diagnosis
Miki Nakajima (Kanazawa University)
Studies on Individual Differences in Drug Metabolism: Focusing on Nicotine Metabolism”
2003
JSSX Award
Chikara Shimada (Osaka Prefectural Institute of Public Health)
Studies on the Functions and Roles of Human Drug Metabolizing P450 Enzymes
JSSX Kitagawa Memorial Award for Dedication to Drug Discovery
Satoru Kobayashi (Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.)
Promotion of Drug Discovery through Pharmacokinetic Studies
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Takaaki Abe (Tohoku University Hospital)
Identification of Organic Anion Transporter oatp/LST and Elucidation of Drug Transport Mechanism
Shogo Ozawa (National Institute of Health Sciences)
Polymorphisms of Disease Susceptibility and Drug Responsiveness Genes in the Japanese Population
Tomiyoshi Yamashita (Kyoto University)
Establishment of an Informatics Basis for the Development of a Predictive Model for Drug Absorption
2002
JSSX Award
Kenichi Inui (Kyoto University Hospital)
Application of Transporter Research to Pharmacokinetic Analysis and Clinical Development
Yoshihiko Funae (Osaka City University Graduate School)
Molecular Diversity of Cytochrome P450 and Drug Metabolism
JSSX Kitagawa Memorial Award for Dedication to Drug Discovery
Hideo Hakumizu (Daiichi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)
Promotion of New Drug Development through Pharmacokinetic Studies
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Ichiro Iairi (Tottori University Hospital)
Polymorphism Analysis of Pharmacokinetics-Related Genes and Evaluation of Their Functions in Human
Kiyomi Ito (Kitasato University)
Research on Quantitative Prediction of Drug Efficacy and Interaction
Takanori Hashizume (Dainippon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)
Studies on Novel Small Intestinal Cytochrome P450s Involved in Metabolism of an Antihistamine, Evastin
2001
JSSX Award
Yuichi Sugiyama (The University of Tokyo)
Regulation of Pharmacokinetics via Transporters: Construction of In Vivo Pharmacokinetics Based on Molecular Mechanisms
Yasushi Yamazoe (Tohoku University)
Studies on the Functions of Drug Metabolizing Enzyme Molecular Species and their Influence on Drug Metabolism
JSSX Kitagawa Memorial Award for Dedication to Drug Discovery
Takashi Matsubara (Osaka City University)
Drug Safety Evaluation and Drug Discovery Based on Drug Metabolism and Kinetics
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Yoshiharu Deguchi (Hokkaido Pharmaceutical University)
Analysis of Blood-Brain Barrier Permeation Mechanism of Drugs Using Microdialysis
Tomosato Masuda (Kyoto University Hospital)
Studies on Structure and Function of Renally Localized Organic Anion Transporters and their Pharmacokinetic Significance
Shun Mizuma (Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences)
Integrated Studies on Metabolism and Transport in Drug Intestinal Absorption: Sequential Cooperative and Competitive Processes
2000
JSSX Award
Tatsuni Iga (The University of Tokyo Hospital)
Clinical Application of Pharmacokinetics: From Animal to Human and from Normal to Pathological State
JSSX Kitagawa Memorial Award for Dedication to Drug Discovery
Mitsuru Tateishi (Nemoto Specialty Chemicals Life Science Institute)
Studies on a Novel Metabolic Pathway, Cysteine Conjugation System
Kiyoshi Yamaoka (Kyoto University)
“Studies on the Routine Evaluation of Drug Pharmacokinetics and the Development of a Program for Its Analysis
1999
JSSX Award
Kazuta Oguri (Kyushu University)
Studies on Active Metabolites of Morphine and Glucuronyltransferases Involved in Their Formation
Akira Tsuji (Kanazawa University)
Studies on the Regulation of Pharmacokinetics of Drugs Based on the Analysis of Transport Mechanism of Drugs through Biological Membranes
JSSX Kitagawa Memorial Award for Dedication to Drug Discovery
Hiroshi Miyazaki (Niigata University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences)
Pharmacokinetic Studies Using GC/MS and Related Techniques
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Hiroshi Suzuki (The University of Tokyo)
Analysis of Drug Efflux Transport Systems at the Blood-Brain Barrier and Blood-Cerebrospinal Fluid Barrier
1998
JSSX Award
Ikuo Yamamoto (Hokuriku University)
Novel Drug Metabolizing Enzymes and Reaction Mechanisms from Metabolic Studies of Campinanoids
Jun Watanabe (Nagoya City University)
Quantitative Evaluation of Determinants of Drug Distribution in the Body
JSSX Kitagawa Memorial Award for Dedication to Drug Discovery
Hideyo Shindo andToshihiko Ikeda (Sankyo Company, Limited)
Toward Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Drugs Based on Pharmacokinetics
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Susumu Imaoka (Osaka City University)
Functional Analysis of Cytochrome P450 Molecular Species Focusing on CYP4 Family
Hitoshi Sato (The University of Tokyo Hospital)
Elucidation of the Regulatory Mechanism of Peptidic Drug Metabolism and Analysis of Physiological Models
Ikumi Tamai
Molecular Mechanisms of Uptake and Secretion of Drugs into Small Intestinal Epithelial Cells via Biospecific Mechanisms
1997
JSSX Award
Tetsuya Kamataki (Hokkaido University)
Function and Application of Cytochrome P450: Toward Human Drug Metabolism
Tamotsu Koizumi (Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University)
Kinetic Analysis of Drug Reaction and Pharmacokinetics Mediated by Physiological Factors
JSSX Kitagawa Memorial Award for Dedication to Drug Discovery
Hideyo Noguchi (Daiichi Kagaku K.K.), Yoji Tokuma (Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.) *Awarded jointly by their names
Promotion of Safety Evaluation of Drugs Based on Pharmacokinetics
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Sakae Omori (Chiba University)
Drug Metabolizing Enzymes in Primates: Focusing on P450
Masakiyo Hosokawa (Chiba University)
Molecular Diversity and Species Differences of Carboxylesterases
1996
JSSX Award
Retsu Watanabe (Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences)
Formation and Detoxification of Metabolic Intermediates Rich in Reactivity
JSSX Kitagawa Memorial Award for Dedication to Drug Discovery
Toru Horie (Eisai Co., Ltd.)
Strategic Exploratory Metabolic Research in Drug Discovery Research
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Seiya Hashimoto (Kyoto University)
Analysis of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Drugs Based on Population Kinetics
Masashi Yamamoto (Kyoto Pharmaceutical University)
Studies on Improvement of Mucosal Absorption of Bioactive Peptides
Takeshi Yokoi (Hokkaido University)
Genetic Polymorphisms of Drug Metabolizing Enzymes in Humans: Based on Genetic Analysis
1995
JSSX Award
Soji Awazu (Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences)
Studies on Improvement of Gastrointestinal Absorption of Drugs and Lipid Peroxidation Associated with Drug Metabolism
Tetsuo Sato (Chiba University)
Studies on Molecular Polymorphisms and Functional Differentiation of Drug Metabolizing Enzymes
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Yoshinobu Takakura (Kyoto University)
Analysis of Pharmacokinetic Properties of Polymeric Drugs and Development of Methods for Controlling Their Kinetics
Kiyoshi Nagata (Tohoku University)
Molecular Diversity and Gene Expression of Steroid 6β-Hydroxylase (CYP3A)
Hiroaki Yuasa (Nagoya City University)
Quantitative Evaluation of Physiological Factors Involved in Oral Drug Absorption: Kinetic Analysis of Drug Kinetics in the GI Tract
1994
JSSX Award
Ryuichi Kato (Keio University)
Studies on Metabolic Activation of Chemicals by Drug Metabolizing Enzymes
Manabu Hanano (Nihon University)
Development of a Method for Prediction of Drug Pharmacokinetics
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Mikihisa Takano (Kyoto University)
Analysis of Drug Transport Mechanism in Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells
Hiroshi Chiba (National Institute for Global Health and Medicine)
Studies on Genetic Polymorphisms of P450 and Individual and Racial Differences in Drug Metabolism
Hideyoshi Harashima (University of Tokushima)
Construction of a drug delivery system using liposomes based on drug kinetics” Hideyoshi Harashima (University of Tokushima)
1993
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Kazuhide Iwasaki (Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.)
Studies on Sex Differences in N-Sulfoconjugation
Yusuke Tanigawara (Kyoto University Hospital)
Study on the renal excretion mechanism of drugs.
1992
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Yorihisa Tanaka (Sankyo Company, Limited)
Studies on Stereoselective Pharmacokinetics of Acidic Prophanin Anti-inflammatory Drugs and its Role in New Drug Development
Masato Yasuhara (Kyoto University Hospital)
Pharmacokinetics and kinetic analysis of drug effects during disease states” Shinji Yamashita (Setsunan University)
Shinji Yamashita (Setsunan University)
Analysis of Mucosal Permeation Mechanism of Drugs by Electrophysiological Techniques” Shinji Yamashita (Setsunan University)
1991
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Yasufumi Sawada (The University of Tokyo Hospital)
Studies on the Development of Diagnostic Methods for Brain Functions Using Radioligands
Tetsuya Terasaki (Kanazawa University)
Mechanistic Analysis of Tissue Distribution of Drugs
Masahiro Hayashi (Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences)
Physiological anatomical factors controlling intestinal absorption of drugs and their modification to improve absorption.
1990
JSSX Award for Young Scientists
Yuichi Sugiyama
Construction of Pharmacokinetics from in vitro to in vivo Level Based on the Concept of Physiological Pharmacokinetics
Yasushi Yamazoe
Role of Enzymatic O-Acetylation and O-Sulfonylation in Metabolic Activation of Toxic and Carcinogenic Allylamines
Kazuto Watanabe
Metabolic Activation of Cannabinoids and Its Mechanistic Analysis