- Kitagawa Prize” was established in 1993.
- The “Academic Award” was changed to the “Society Award” in 2000.
- The “Distinguished Achievement Award” was established in 2003.
- In alphabetical order (unless awarded in joint names)
- Please click here for the fiscal year 2009 and after.
Fiscal year 2009 (fiscal year 2009)
Academic Society Award
Takeshi Yokoi ( Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kanazawa University)
Analysis of Detoxification and Activation Functions of Drug Metabolizing Enzymes and their Variable Factors
Kitagawa Award
Masaku Naito ( Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory Research and Development Center, Basic Evaluation Research Department)
In vitro pharmacokinetic studies using cultured cell systems
Encouragement Award
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”.
Koichi 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”.
Fiscal Year 2008
Academic Society Award
Koichi Kitada ( Chiba University Hospital)
Studies on Drug Metabolizing Enzymes in the Fetal and Neonatal Periods and Pediatric Drug Therapy
Encouragement Award
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
Etsuhisa Shitara ( Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University)
Studies for Quantitative Analysis and Mechanistic Elucidation of Drug-Drug Interactions
2007 Academic Year
Academic Society 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
Kitagawa Award
Kenichi Sudo ( Pharmacokinetic Research Institute, Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited)
Importance of Microanalytical Methods in Pharmacokinetic Studies
Encouragement Award
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
Fiscal year 2006
Academic Society 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)
Distinguished Service Award
Kazuhide Iwasaki (Pfizer Japan Inc. Central Research Laboratories)
Importance of Pharmacokinetic Studies in New Drug Development
Encouragement Award
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”.
Fiscal Year 2005
Academic Society 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 )
Distinguished Service Award
Tetsuya Suga ( Aomori University Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Involvement of Peroxisomes in Drug Metabolism and Toxicity” (PDF 948KB )
Encouragement Award
Motohiro Kato ( Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)
Non-linear Pharmacokinetic Mechanisms of Bioactive Peptides and Prediction of Human Pharmacokinetics Based on Literature Information” (PDF 948KB)
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)
Academic Society 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 )
Encouragement Award
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” M. Nakajima (Kanazawa University)
2003 (Heisei 15)
Academic Society Award
Chikara Shimada ( Osaka Prefectural Institute of Public Health)
Studies on the Functions and Roles of Human Drug Metabolizing P450 Enzymes
Kitagawa Award
Satoru Kobayashi ( Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.)
Promotion of Drug Discovery through Pharmacokinetic Studies
Encouragement Award
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 (Heisei 14)
Academic Society 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
Kitagawa Award
Hideo Hakumizu ( Daiichi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)
Promotion of New Drug Development through Pharmacokinetic Studies
Encouragement Award
Ichiro Iairi ( Tottori University Hospital)
Polymorphism Analysis of Pharmacokinetics-Related Genes and Evaluation of Their Functions in Human” Kiyomi Ito (Kitasato University)
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 (Heisei 13)
Academic Society 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
Kitagawa Award
Takashi Matsubara ( Osaka City University)
Drug Safety Evaluation and Drug Discovery Based on Drug Metabolism and Kinetics
Encouragement Award
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
FY 2000
Academic Society Award
Tatsuni Iga ( The University of Tokyo Hospital)
Clinical Application of Pharmacokinetics: From Animal to Human and from Normal to Pathological State
Kitagawa Award
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 (Fiscal year 1999)
Academic Awards
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
Kitagawa Award
Hiroshi Miyazaki ( Niigata University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences)
Pharmacokinetic Studies Using GC/MS and Related Techniques
Encouragement Award
Hiroshi Suzuki ( The University of Tokyo)
Analysis of Drug Efflux Transport Systems at the Blood-Brain Barrier and Blood-Cerebrospinal Fluid Barrier
1998 Academic Year
Academic 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
Kitagawa Award
Hideyo Shindo andToshihiko Ikeda ( Sankyo Company, Limited)
Toward Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Drugs Based on Pharmacokinetics
Encouragement Award
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 (Fiscal Year 1997)
Academic Prize
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
Kitagawa Award
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
Encouragement Award
Sakae Omori ( Chiba University)
Drug Metabolizing Enzymes in Primates: Focusing on P450
Masakiyo Hosokawa ( Chiba University)
Molecular Diversity and Species Differences of Carboxylesterases
1996 (Fiscal year 1996)
Academic Awards
Retsu Watanabe ( Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences)
Formation and Detoxification of Metabolic Intermediates Rich in Reactivity
Kitagawa Award
Toru Horie ( Eisai Co., Ltd.)
Strategic Exploratory Metabolic Research in Drug Discovery Research
Encouragement Award
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 Academic Year
Academic Awards
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
Encouragement Award
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
Fiscal Year 1994
Academic 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
Encouragement Award
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)
Fiscal year 1993
Encouragement Award
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 (Fiscal year 1992)
Encouragement Award
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)
FY1991 (1991)
Encouragement Award
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.
FY1990 (1990)
Encouragement Award
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