On October 30 (Wednesday) 2024, an unveiling ceremony was held at the main entrance of IDAC’s Center for Clinical Aging Research to showcase a display stand of the former Research Institute for Tuberculosis and Cancer (also formerly known as the Research Institute for Tuberculosis and Leprosy), which is now the Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer (IDAC).
The Research Institute for Tuberculosis and Cancer, was founded in 1941 by the late Dr. Taizo KUMAGAI as its first director with the purpose to eradicate tuberculosis, which was a national disease at the time. When the Institute was established, it was the second Research Institute of Tohoku University with the purpose of overcoming leprosy and tuberculosis, with departments in three different disciplines: Internal Medicine, Leprosy and Pathological Anatomy.
Dr. Taizo KUMAGAI conducted research and treatment at both the institute and Sendai Kousei Hospital, which was established in Hirose-machi, Aoba-ku. In May of this year, Sendai Kousei Hospital moved to Amemiya-machi, Aoba-ku, and as part of the relocation of the memorial that was originally set at Sendai Kousei Hospital has now been moved to IDAC to be exhibited as part of IDAC’s achievements for future generations.
At the unveiling ceremony, IDAC’s current Director Kozo TANAKA gave a speech and explained the circumstances surrounding the relocation, followed by the unveiling of the exhibition stand.

▲ Director Tanaka giving a speech at the unveiling ceremony.

▲ Commemorative photo taken in front of the exhibition stand.

▲ Memories of the former Research Institute for Tuberculosis and Cancer.