NEWS
2026.10.16
Interview with Associate Professor Hitomi Anzai Featured in Tohoku University’s “The Romance of Research”
An interview with Associate Professor Hitomi Anzai of the Institute of Fluid Science has been featured in “The Romance of Research,” a special website highlighting researchers at Tohoku University.
The article explores her research, ranging from computer simulations of blood flow to AI-based modeling and the use of “virtual patients” in medical device development. She also shares her thoughts on research, experiences in international collaboration, and glimpses into her life outside the laboratory.
We invite you to read the full interview.

Untitled (A Researcher in Sendai #1835), 2026. ©︎ Gottingham.
Image courtesy of Tohoku University and Studio Xxingham
[Related Links]
Tohoku University – The Romance of Research
Entering a Flow State — Hitomi Anzai
Biomedical Flow Dynamics Laboratory
Ohta & Anzai Lab.
[Contact]
Hitomi Anzai
Associate Professor
Institute of Fluid Science, Tohoku University
Tel: 022-217-5224
E-mail: hitomi.anzai.b5*tohoku.ac.jp
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The article explores her research, ranging from computer simulations of blood flow to AI-based modeling and the use of “virtual patients” in medical device development. She also shares her thoughts on research, experiences in international collaboration, and glimpses into her life outside the laboratory.
We invite you to read the full interview.

Untitled (A Researcher in Sendai #1835), 2026. ©︎ Gottingham.
Image courtesy of Tohoku University and Studio Xxingham
[Related Links]
Tohoku University – The Romance of Research
Entering a Flow State — Hitomi Anzai
Biomedical Flow Dynamics Laboratory
Ohta & Anzai Lab.
[Contact]
Hitomi Anzai
Associate Professor
Institute of Fluid Science, Tohoku University
Tel: 022-217-5224
E-mail: hitomi.anzai.b5*tohoku.ac.jp
(Please change * to @.)
