Dr Shizuko Takahashi

About

Shizuko is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Biomedical Ethics (CbmE) for the CENTERS program. She is trained in reproductive medicine and has worked as a certified Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, and Clinical Geneticist at multiple hospitals in Tokyo. In 2011, she became the first physician to earn a PhD from the University of Tokyo’s Department of Biomedical Ethics.Her research is deeply interdisciplinary, encompassing domestic and international ethical regulations, government policies, public attitudes, and practices, with a strong focus on reproductive technologies.In addition to her academic work, Shizuko is also a children’s book writer and illustrator. She was awarded the Women’s Challenge Award at the G7 ministerial meeting in Japan in 2023 for her book, “The World Caught a Cold”, which addresses the COVID-19 pandemic. “Becoming You- a journey from a single cell,” in 2025.Her recent projects continue to reflect her ongoing interest in genetics, reproductive medicine, and paediatrics.

Sessions

Topic: Patients As Partners:Reimaging Healthcare Relationships
Date: 17 October, Friday | Time: 11:00 - 12:30 | Venue: Academia Auditorium

Topic: Bioethics And Humanities Through Different Media
Date: 17 October, Friday | Time: 11:00 - 12:30 | Venue: Academia Room, L1-S3