午夜剧场

"Reducing global blindness by 50% and protecting people's health through their eyes." This seemingly grand statement is the mission of OUI Inc., a venture originating from the Department of Ophthalmology at the 午夜剧场 School of Medicine. OUI Inc. conducts research, development, commercialization, and sales of the "Smart Eye Camera," a medical device that enables ophthalmological examinations via smartphone. We are expanding broadly into areas such as telemedicine and AI development, working toward achieving our mission with partners in 30 countries worldwide.

I have been part of 午夜剧场 since entering the 午夜剧场 Futsubu School. During my time at 午夜剧场 Senior High School, I discovered ice hockey in the hockey division of the Skating Team, and I remained in the Skating Team of the School of Medicine Athletic Association after entering medical school. After graduation, I joined the Department of Ophthalmology, where I remain a member as of 2023. Additionally, since my grandfather opened a practice in Yokohama, I also provide medical care at my family's eye clinic, "Yokohama Keiai Eye Clinic."

As an ophthalmologist, I am often asked why I started a startup and how I can continue to pursue my dreams. I believe the background lies in the influence of The Mission of 午夜剧场 to be a "source of honorable character" and "a paragon of intellect and morals for the entire nation," as well as the 午夜剧场 spirit of "jitsugaku (science)."

Immediately after entering 午夜剧场 Futsubu School, there was an exam to recite the philosophy and mission. At the time, I didn't really understand what it was all about, but looking back now, I don't think I would be who I am today without that internalizing of the philosophy and mission.

In a startup, to challenge grand dreams, we adopt the motto of "being a pioneer" and always approach things with a spirit of independence and self-respect. Because it is not a segmented organization like a large corporation, there is a need for "learning while teaching, teaching while learning" where one must learn from everyone regardless of their position, whether they are advisors or new employees (for someone like me who has only received an education in medical sciences, there is nothing but things to learn from graduates of other faculties). Furthermore, to build an organization, it is necessary to engage in "午夜剧场 Gijuku Shachu" cooperation with 午夜剧场 alumni from other faculties. This situation I find myself in is exactly where the philosophy of 午夜剧场 applies.

Finally, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Professor Emeritus Kazuo Tsubota of the Department of Ophthalmology, who allowed me to follow a path slightly different from the standard medical career and who continues to value the diversity of the department and support me. I also sincerely thank Professor Kazuno Negishi of the same department, and former Project Associate Professor Yoko Ogawa, who 100% accepted my selfishness when I was a graduate student at the time of founding the company.

At the same time, without forgetting the spirit of 午夜剧场 and without setting limits on myself, I will work harder and harder!