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CEO

Yuka Kitamura

Pathologist, Surgeon, M.D., Ph.D.

Graduated from Fujita Health University (now Fujita Medical University) School of Medicine. Earned a Ph.D. in Immunology from the same university. Worked as a thoracic surgeon at Fujita University Hospital, Aichi Cancer Center Aichi Hospital, and Nagasaki University Hospital. Moved to the Department of Pathology at Nagasaki University Hospital after recognizing the shortage of pathologists. Founded N Lab Inc. in 2017 to address pathology-related challenges.

Message from the CEO

With a deep commitment to enhancing pathology diagnostics that truly benefit patients, I founded N Lab in 2017 as a startup from Nagasaki University. Our name reflects our wish to share medical advancements from Nagasaki with the world.

In the early days, we focused on providing high-precision biomarker testing to support lung cancer treatment, contributing to both research and clinical practice. Now, we are entering a new phase. In addition to AI technology developed at Nagasaki University’s Department of Informatics Pathology, we have created our own digital pathology diagnostic system with a proprietary viewer. By integrating digital scanners, we aim to help pathologists adopt digital pathology and AI for more accurate diagnoses.

Japan has been slower to embrace digital pathology compared to the U.S., Europe, and China. Through innovation in this field, we hope to contribute to medical advancements and bring cutting-edge diagnostic technology to more patients. Moreover, we aspire to expand our original system to developing countries, where access to skilled pathologists can be limited. By improving the accuracy of pathology diagnostics worldwide, we hope to make high-quality medical care more accessible to all.

Thank you for your continued support.

Staff

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  COO

  Nobuaki Ito

  MBA

  Graduated from Kyoto University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Synthetic Chemistry. Earned an MBA from the International University of Japan and completed the Healthcare Policy Leadership Program at the University of Tokyo. Experienced in launching a medical IT venture, leading organizational restructuring, and managing large-scale M&As. Worked on national healthcare projects, AI ventures, and government liaison roles with the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

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  Technical Advisor

  Junya Fukuoka

  Pathologist, M.D., Ph.D., Professor at Nagasaki University

  Graduated from Shiga University of Medical Science. Studied at Mayo Clinic, NIH, and AFIP before joining Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University in 2005. Became a professor in 2009 and moved to Nagasaki University in 2012. Since 2017, he has also been with Kameda Medical Center. He has published over 200 academic papers (IF: 1150+). Holds key positions in pathology and AI-related societies in Japan and North America.

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  Auditor

  Masaru Ueda

  Attorney at Law (Japan & NY State)

  Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law, and its Law School. Earned an LL.M. from New York University School of Law. Worked at a major bank, McKinsey & Company, and as Vice President of a foreign insurance firm before founding Ueda Management & Law Office.

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  Quality Control Manager

  Han-Seung Yoon

  Pathologist, M.D., Ph.D., Professor (Endowed Department) at Nagasaki University Hospital

  Graduated from Nagasaki University School of Medicine. Trained at Mayo Clinic and Saga Medical University before obtaining medical and pathology licenses in New Zealand. Served as a professor at the University of Otago before returning to Japan in 2012. Currently at Nagasaki University since 2018.

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  Technical (AI) Advisor

  Wataru Uegami

  Pathologist

  Graduated from Okayama University, Faculty of Medicine. Completed clinical training at Kameda Medical Center and specialized in pathology.

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  Engineer

  Ethan Okoshi

  Born in New Jersey, USA. Earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Anthropology, and Japanese from the University of Rochester. Joined Nagasaki University in December 2020. Engaged in pathology AI research.

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  Sales Administrator

  Miyamoto Megumi

  Worked in procurement, design, and production management in the automotive industry. Later served as a professor’s secretary at a university hospital. Joined in 2024, utilizing her experience in pathology.

Corporate Information

Security Policy

To keep important patient information safe and secure, our company has obtained certification in Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) under ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and JIS Q 270001:2023. This certification ensures that our company follows international standards for information security management. We believe that safeguarding patients’ personal information is a serious responsibility. By continuously implementing the leading-edge in security policy, we are committed to offering medical services that patients can trust.

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