Speakers - 2026

Biography

Hitomi Takemoto, MPH, is a Professor at Reiwa Health Sciences University with over twenty years of experience in women’s health education and research. She has published more than 30 peer-reviewed papers focusing on nursing care for sexual assault survivors with co-researchers. Her recent work specializes in bridging the gap between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the evolving educational needs of clinicians. To maintain professional resilience and personal well-being amidst high-stress research, she enjoys traveling to hot springs from her home in Fukuoka. This balance supports her dedication to training forensic healthcare professionals and improving recovery outcomes for survivors.

Research interests: Forensic Nursing (trauma informed care for sexual assault survivors), Teaching Portfolio