(Research areas) Cardiovascular field, Clinical research: Heart failure, Ischemic heart diseases and Aging (Affiliation) Kumamoto Aging Research Institute and Mizuno Heart Clinic (Biography) 1990 Graduated from Kumamoto University School of Medicine and joined Kumamoto University Department of Cardiovascular Medicine. The professor was Professor Hirofumi Yasue. After studying clinical research on heart failure and other diseases, I earned a medical doctorate. (Mizuno Y, Yoshimura M, Yasue H, et al.: Aldosterone production is activated in failing ventricle in humans. Circulation, 103:72-77, 2001) We conducted clinical research on aldehydes related diseases, which are useful for people who get alcohol flushing by drinking a small amount of alcohol. (Awards) 2000 Metabolism Chairman's Recommendation Clinical Research Encouragement Award in Japanese Cardiovascular Endocrinology Society 2002 Japanese Cardiovascular Endocrinology and Metabolism Society YIA (Young Investigator Award) 2003 Japanese Heart Foundation, Pfizer Vascular Metabolism Research Presentation Excellent Award 2011 American Heart Association (AHA) Funded Award 2016 America