Dr. Takeyoshi Ota

Professor

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Biography

Takeyoshi Ota, MD PhD, is a distinguished professor at the University of Chicago in the Biological Sciences Division, specializing in surgical interventions for patients with end-stage heart failure. His primary clinical interests include Aortic Surgery, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs). Dr. Ota's research focuses on developing tissue-engineered hearts as therapeutic solutions for heart failure, striving to replace diseased heart tissue and enhance cardiac function with innovative constructs. Committed to advancing tissue engineering, he leads a team utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and materials for myocardial regeneration and functional recovery. His extensive academic career includes positions at Columbia University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Osaka University, where he has consistently contributed to the fields of cardiac surgery and regenerative medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Professor specializing in surgical interventions and research in tissue engineering.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Assistant Professor focused on cardiac surgical techniques.

Instructor/Assistant Professor

— Present

Columbia University • New York, NY

Instructed courses related to cardiac surgery.

Research/Clinical Instructor

— Present

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

Conducted research and clinical instruction in cardiovascular medicine.

Research Scholar

— Present

Osaka University • Osaka, Japan

Engaged in research within cardiac intervention strategies.

Awards

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Best Clinical Video Award

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Mini-Presentation Award

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Paper Award

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy