# Chest Disease Research Institute, Kyoto University
**Wikidata**: [Q130395012](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q130395012)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/chest-disease-research-institute-kyoto-university

## Summary
The Chest Disease Research Institute was a research institute affiliated with Kyoto University in Japan, dedicated to the study of tuberculosis and respiratory ailments. Established in 1941, it underwent several name changes before being dissolved in 1998, when it was replaced by the Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences.

## Key Facts
- **Inception:** Founded on March 27, 1941.
- **Dissolution:** Dissolved on April 9, 1998.
- **Location:** Japan.
- **Parent Organization:** Kyoto Imperial University (1941–1949); Kyoto University (1949–1998).
- **Entity Type:** Research institute.
- **Successor:** Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences, Kyoto University.
- **Website:** http://www.chest.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ (Japanese).
- **Official Name Variants:**
    - 結核硏究所 (Tuberculosis Research Institute) starting 1941.
    - 京都大学結核研究所 (Kyoto University Tuberculosis Research Institute) starting 1949.
    - 京都大学結核胸部疾患研究所 (Kyoto University Tuberculosis and Chest Disease Research Institute) starting 1967.
    - 京都大学胸部疾患研究所 (Chest Disease Research Institute).
- **Library Identifiers:** VIAF IDs (123678558, 126940939, 258247624); NDL Authority IDs (00775963, 01030837, 01030841).

## FAQs
### What was the organizational history of the institute?
The institute was established under Kyoto Imperial University in 1941 and transitioned to Kyoto University in 1949. It operated for nearly six decades before being dissolved in 1998.

### How did the institute's name change over time?
Originally founded as the "Tuberculosis Research Institute" in 1941, it was renamed to include "Chest Disease" in its title in 1967, reflecting a broader scope of research beyond tuberculosis.

### What replaced the Chest Disease Research Institute?
Following its dissolution on April 9, 1998, the institute was replaced by the Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences, Kyoto University.

## Why It Matters
As a specialized medical research facility established in the early 1940s, the institute played a significant role in Japan's academic landscape concerning infectious diseases and respiratory health. Its evolution from a focus on tuberculosis—a major health concern at the time of its founding—to broader chest diseases mirrors the shifting medical priorities of the 20th century. The institute's eventual transition into the Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences indicates a continuation of its legacy into modern medical research contexts.

## Notable For
- **Specialized Focus:** Initially dedicated specifically to tuberculosis research (結核硏究所) before expanding to chest diseases.
- **Historical Legacy:** Operating for 57 years under Kyoto University and its imperial predecessor.
- **Organizational Evolution:** Serving as the direct predecessor to the Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences.
- **Cataloging Presence:** Maintaining distinct authority records across multiple international library systems (VIAF, NDL, CiNii) for its various incarnations.

## Body

### Founding and Early History
The institute was established on March 27, 1941, originally named the "Tuberculosis Research Institute" (結核硏究所). During its early years, it operated under the jurisdiction of Kyoto Imperial University, reflecting the academic structure of Japan prior to the post-war educational reforms.

### Post-War Transition
On May 31, 1949, the parent organization shifted from Kyoto Imperial University to Kyoto University. Concurrently, the institute's name was updated to "Kyoto University Tuberculosis Research Institute" (京都大学結核研究所) to reflect the new university status.

### Expansion of Scope
On June 1, 1967, the institute underwent a significant rebranding to the "Kyoto University Tuberculosis and Chest Disease Research Institute" (京都大学結核胸部疾患研究所). This change signified an expansion of its research mandate beyond tuberculosis to encompass a wider array of chest diseases. It was also known simply as the "Chest Disease Research Institute" (京都大学胸部疾患研究所).

### Dissolution and Succession
The institute ceased operations on April 9, 1998. Its functions and legacy were absorbed by a new entity, the "Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences, Kyoto University," which succeeded the dissolved institute.

### Identifiers and Cataloging
The institute is cataloged in various academic and library systems under different identifiers corresponding to its name changes:
- **VIAF (Virtual International Authority File):**
    - 123678558 (Kyoto University Tuberculosis Research Institute)
    - 126940939 (Kyoto University Tuberculosis and Chest Disease Research Institute)
    - 258247624 (Kyoto University Chest Disease Research Institute)
- **NDL (National Diet Library) Authority IDs:**
    - 00775963 (Kyoto University Tuberculosis Research Institute)
    - 01030837 (Kyoto University Tuberculosis and Chest Disease Research Institute)
    - 01030841 (Kyoto University Chest Disease Research Institute)
- **CiNii Research IDs:**
    - 1140845216592535040 (Kyoto University Tuberculosis Research Institute)
    - 1140282266702149376 (Kyoto University Tuberculosis and Chest Disease Research Institute)
    - 1140282266680175360 (Kyoto University Chest Disease Research Institute)
- **NACsis Cat Authority IDs:**
    - DA05132304 (Kyoto University Tuberculosis Research Institute)
    - DA03989861 (Kyoto University Tuberculosis and Chest Disease Research Institute)
    - DA0399646X (Kyoto University Chest Disease Research Institute)

### Aliases
The institute is known by several aliases in academic databases, including "Tuberculosis Research Institute, Kyoto University," "胸部疾患研究所" (Chest Disease Research Institute), and "胸部研" (Chest Research Institute).

## References

1. CiNii Research
2. Q130416023
3. Source
4. Act for Establishment of National Schools
5. Q130416184