Dr. Sachio Matsushita | Diagnostic Analytics | Research Excellence Award
Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center | Japan
Dr. Sachio Matsushita is a Japanese psychiatrist and researcher specializing in addiction medicine and psychiatric genetics. He earned his M.D. from Keio University School of Medicine and later completed a Ph.D. in neuropsychiatry. He has held leadership roles at the National Hospital Organization Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center, serving as Director since 2022, and is a Visiting Professor at Keio University. His career includes clinical practice, institutional leadership, and international research fellowships. His research focuses on the genetics of psychiatric disorders, clinical alcoholism research, and alcohol metabolism. His work has contributed significantly to addiction psychiatry in Japan.
Featured Publications
Efficacy and safety of a digital therapeutic for alcohol dependence: A multicenter, open‐label, randomized controlled trial
– Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 2025-10 | Contributors: Ryuhei So; Kazuhiro Nouso; Sachio Matsushita; Hitoshi Yoshiji; Takefumi Yuzuriha; Eisuke Hida; Hiroki Nishimura; Yusuke Takagi; Yoshinori Horie
Unraveling time-dependent genetic components underlying alcohol response
– Neuropsychopharmacology, 2025-10 | Contributors: Keiko Hikino; Ikuo Otsuka; Shunji Oshima; Akitoyo Hishimoto; Kouichi Ozaki; Xiaoxi Liu; Yuki Ishikawa; Taisei Mushiroda; Sachio Matsushita; Chikashi Terao
New-onset addictions in patients with alcohol dependence: A cross-sectional study
– Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 2023-11 | Contributors: Yohei Ohtani; Keisuke Asano; Fumihiko Ueno; Ryosuke Den; Hiroki Hisae; Mitsuru Kimura; Sachio Matsushita; Takahito Uchida; Hideaki Tani; Shinichiro Nakajima et al.
Impact of COVID-19 and restricted self-help group attendance on drinking behavior among people with alcohol use disorder: Results of a nationwide cross-sectional survey
– Alcohol, Clinical & Experimental Research, 2023-08-29 | Contributors: Nitta C; Matsushita S
Wearable Sensor and Mobile App–Based mHealth Approach for Investigating Substance Use and Related Factors in Daily Life: Protocol for an Ecological Momentary Assessment Study
– JMIR Research Protocols, 2023-04-11 | Contributors: Ayumi Takano; Koki Ono; Kyosuke Nozawa; Makito Sato; Masaki Onuki; Jun Sese; Yosuke Yumoto; Sachio Matsushita; Toshihiko Matsumoto