This group will provide active support for the development of research ability and the international activities of post-graduate and post-doctoral students. It will also support the development and implementation of career paths for students and trainees who have acquired outstanding research skills. SUGIMOTO, Chihiro In addition, the member introduction of a detailed Cultivation of Human Resource Group : here. This group will investigate the perpetuation mechanisms, distribution, host specificity and transmission routes of pathogens in nature, as well as performing an exhaustive search for novel microorganisms that may potentially cause zoonoses in the future. In addition, strategies for the prediction, prevention and control of endemic infectious diseases will also be developed via bioinformatic approaches. TAKADA, Ayato In addition, the member introduction of a detailed Epidemiological Research Group : here. This group will examine the mechanisms underlying pathogenicity, host range and immune responses. The information obtained will be used to advance the establishment of prophylactic and therapeutic strategies. HORIUCHI, Motohiro In addition, the member introduction of a detailed Immunological and Pathobiological Research Group : here. This group will develop novel strategies for diagnostic, therapeutic and prophylactic methods, animal models for zoonosis research, and technologies for the isolation and identification of pathogens. SUZUKI, Yasuhiko In addition, the member introduction of a detailed Diagnostic and Therapeutic Research Group : here. Page Top Global COE Office Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine Hokkaido University N18,W9,Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0818 Japan Tel/Fax +81-11-706-5294 gcoe@vetmed.hokudai.ac.jp