In Memory of Dr. Reiji Natori, President Emeritus of The Jikei University School of Medicine

摘要

Dr. Reiji Natori, President Emeritus of The Jikei University School of Medicine, passed away on November 20, 2006. A special funeral ceremony was held at The Jikei University School of Medicine on December 22, 2006. About 1,200 people attended the ceremony to pay their last respects. This special issue is dedicated to Dr. Natori, who published three articles regarding skinned fibers in the first volume of Jikeikai Medical Journal in 1954. His work was recognized around the world, and skinned fibers have been used by many physiologists.