Naoki Yoshimura, MD, PhD

Co-investigator

Dr. Yoshimura, Professor in Urology and Pharmacology as well as Director of Neurourological Research, is a recognized expert in the neural pathways that control the lower urinary tract as well as lower urinary tract dysfunction, including bladder outlet obstruction.  He has extensive research training in both neuropharmacology and neurophysiology.  Dr. Yoshimura also has a strong research interest in prostatic inflammation and extensive experience with animal models.  Dr. Yoshimura will  investigate the effect of prostatic inflammation on various cytokines in the center.