Dr. Makoto Hoshino MD, PhD, FCCP holds a Medical Degree and Doctor of Philosophy from Toho University School of Medicine. He practiced Pulmonary Medicine and Allergy in Toho University School of Medicine and was an Assistant Professor in the Division of Respiratory and Infectious Diseases, St. Marianna University School of Medicine. He has a strong background in asthma and COPD and has received the Japan Allergy Foundation Award, AstraZeneca Asthma Research Award et al. He is a Professor in the Division of Clinical Allergy and Director of Preventive Medical Center of Atami Hospital, International University of Health and Welfare and is an Editorial Board Member for several journals and has authored more 30 publications in the fields of international journal of Respiratory Medicine and Allergy.

Asthma; COPD; Airway inflammation; Remodeling.