Company Name Kewel Corporation
Representative Takashi Shono (CEO)
Headquarters Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Founded December 2024
Capital 30 Million JPY
Employees 11 (7 physicians. Including contractors)
Business AI Medical Diagnostic SaMD Development & Sales, Cloud Radiology Services, Medical Data Services, Medical AI Contract Development

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Team

Takashi Shono

CEO

Ph.D. in Engineering from Keio University. Over 25 years of industry experience in telecommunications, semiconductors, and software since joining NTT. During 19 years at Intel, led WiMAX technology standardization and commercialization as Japan's foremost expert. Also conducted next-generation wireless research at Intel headquarters in California. Served as executive at US tech companies' Japan operations. Held positions as Visiting Professor at Kyushu University and Kochi University of Technology, and Chair of IEICE Wideband System Research Committee. Holds 10 patents in Japan and the US, and has edited/authored 3 technical books.

Yuto Aoki

Gastroenterology

M.D., Ph.D. from Nippon Medical School. After clinical training, joined the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery. Currently practices as a hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgeon at Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital, conducting clinical work and research. Promotes collaborative research in navigation surgery including AI applications.

Tatsuya Kishi

Orthopedics

M.D. from Tokai University School of Medicine. Board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedics at Tokai University. Specializes in spine surgery and general orthopedics including limb trauma. Conducts basic research on spinal cord injuries while expanding the medical foundation for AI diagnostic SaMD projects.

Hiroyuki Yamasaki

Neurology

M.D., Ph.D. from Tokushima University Graduate School. Board-certified neurosurgeon, stroke specialist, and neuroendovascular specialist. 35 years of clinical experience as a neurosurgeon specializing in endovascular treatment for stroke. Provides critical clinical insights in the neurology domain, strengthening the clinical foundation for AI diagnostic solutions.

Kenji Furuichi

Radiology

M.D., Ph.D. from Shiga University of Medical Science. Board-certified diagnostic radiologist. Over 16 years of clinical experience in imaging diagnosis and IVR at acute care hospitals. Led development of reading systems and physician/staff education. Strong interest in AI-assisted reading and clinical decision-making. Provides imaging expertise for AI diagnostic SaMD development in gastroenterology and orthopedics.

Dai Yoshioka

Senior Advisor

M.D., Ph.D. from University of Tsukuba. Former positions include Lecturer at University of Tsukuba Radiology, Visiting Lecturer at Stanford University Radiology, Visiting Lecturer/Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School Radiology, and Professor at UC Irvine. Held visiting professorships at National University of Singapore and Mahidol University, promoting international collaborative research in AI imaging diagnosis. As a global leader in medical imaging and AI research, guides clinical and imaging strategy and supports international collaboration in medical AI.