Postdoctoral at Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health, United States
Dr. Makiko Mitsunami is a distinguished physician-scientist specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive health. Born in Shiga, Japan, she has built an impressive career that spans clinical practice, research, and teaching. Dr. Mitsunami currently serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where she contributes to groundbreaking studies in reproductive and environmental health. Her dedication to advancing women’s health, coupled with her passion for addressing global health disparities, underscores her commitment to making a tangible impact in the field.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Mitsunami’s academic journey began with her MD degree from Jichi Medical University in 2008. She later pursued an MMSc in Clinical Investigations at Harvard Medical School (2021), followed by a PhD from Jichi Medical University in 2023. Her advanced education reflects a deep commitment to understanding and addressing complex issues in reproductive health. Additionally, she has completed postdoctoral training in nutrition, environmental health, and epidemiology at Harvard, further broadening her interdisciplinary expertise.
Professional Experience 💼
Dr. Mitsunami’s professional experience includes over a decade of clinical practice in obstetrics and gynecology across prominent institutions in Japan. She has held key positions such as Senior Medical Staff and Associate Director in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Higashi-Ohmi General Medical Center. Since transitioning to research, Dr. Mitsunami has contributed to multiple studies on reproductive health, including the impact of diet, environmental exposures, and lifestyle factors on fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Her collaborative approach with multidisciplinary teams underscores her versatility as both a clinician and a researcher.
Research Interests 🌍
Dr. Mitsunami’s research focuses on improving reproductive health outcomes through innovative approaches. Her primary interests include:
- The relationship between diet, environmental exposures, and reproductive health.
- The impact of plant-based diets and soy products on fertility and pregnancy.
- Addressing disparities in access to infertility care among diverse populations. Her work aims to bridge clinical practice and public health to improve the lives of women globally.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Dr. Mitsunami has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the field:
- Young Investigator’s Award (2012): Recognized for her presentation on peripartum cardiomyopathy in dialysis patients.
- JMSA Scholarship (2023-2024): Acknowledged for her research on pregnancy intention and infertility care.
- Global Scholarship by Rotary Foundation (2021-2023): Supported her innovative studies on plant-based diets and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. These honors reflect her dedication to advancing both science and clinical practice.
Publications and Impact 📖
“Prepregnancy Healthy Lifestyle and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes”
- Publication Year: 2023
Citations: 7
“Association of Gestational Diabetes with Subsequent Long-Term Risk of Mortality”
- Publication Year: 2023
Citations: 18
“Predictors of Fertility-Awareness-Based Method Use among Women Trying to Conceive and Women Contemplating Pregnancy”
- Publication Year: 2023
Citations: 2
“Women’s Adherence to Healthy Dietary Patterns and Outcomes of Infertility Treatment”
- Publication Year: 2023
Citations: 4
“Effect of information awareness on attitudes toward human papillomavirus vaccination intentions in Japan”
- Publication Year: 2025
Citations: 0
“Lifetime history of gestational diabetes and cognitive function in parous women in midlife”
- Publication Year: 2025
Citations: 0
“BMI status and weight trajectories across females’ reproductive years and risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes: a prospective cohort study”
- Publication Year: 2024
Citations: 0
“Fruits, vegetables, pesticide residues and health—a cause for concern? (Letter)”
- Publication Year: 2024
Citations: 0
“Prepregnancy plant-based diets and risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy”
- Publication Year: 2024
Citations: 2
“The association of men’s beverage intake with semen quality and assisted reproduction outcomes in patients undergoing fertility treatment”
- Publication Year: 2024 (In Press)
Citations: 1
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