Takuya Kotani: M.D., Ph.D, Institution information: Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine IV, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University. Position: Associate professor, Medical director. Year of graduation: March 2001. Work experience: Medical doctor of Internal Medicine, Clinical Immunology, and Rheumatology (from 2001 to 2022). Current and previous research interests: connective tissue disease and interstitial lung disease. Memberships of professional societies: Board Certified Member and Fellow of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine and Japan College of Rheumatology. Awards received: JCR2021 International Concurrent Workshop Excellent Abstract Award. Modern Rheumatology Editor’s Special Choice Articles 2018.