Yasuaki Arai MD, FSIR, FCIRSE

Yasuaki Arai, M.D. received his medical degree at Jikei University School of Medicine and doctor of medical science at Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine training at Tokyo Medical Center, and served as Staff and then Chief at the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center. After 7 years as Department Chief, he moved to National Cancer Center as Chief at the Department of Diagnostic Radiology. He also served as Director of the Hospital in 2012-2016, and as the President of the Japanese Society of Interventional Radiology (JSIR) in 2014-2017.

Engaging in interventional radiology, Dr. Arai has introduced some new devices and techniques for better treatment, such as implantable port system, Angio-CT system, and tip-deflecting microcatheter. Also, he established and organizes the Japan Interventional Radiology in Oncology Study Group (JIVROSG). The group conducts several clinical studies in the field of interventional oncology to pursue the evidence.

In addition, Dr. Arai is an Associate Editor of several international leading journals, including the Journal of Vascular & Interventional Radiology. He serves as a consultant for Japanese government agencies. He has given lectures related to interventional radiology and clinical trials worldwide and built bridges at home and overseas. He has also received many awards in international IR congresses such as GEST in 2010 (Annual lecture), ECIO in 2015 (Honorary Lecture), CIRSE in 2017 (Distinguished Fellow), etc.