This department is engaged in the clinical studies associated with Minamata Disease : studying the clinical profile of the Minamata Disease patients, developing method for objective diagnosis, studying the occurrence mechanism of nerve-cell damage and developing remedial therapies. Important social studies, such as health surveys and development of health management systems in the Minamata Disease outbreak area, are also undertaken. In addition to the research, the rehabilitation for the Minamata Disease patients and the health consultations for the inhabitants in the Minamata Disease outbreak area are conducted.

Data are analyzed for the clinical features of Minamata Disease	Depending on individual symptoms and intellectual levels, each patient is provided with a tailored rehabilitation program in order to motivate and enable them to enjoy working
The survey of body and mental problem in the residents in Minamata Disease outbreak area	Making handicrafts is included for the training of finger movements and activation of brain function
The pharmacist prescribed medicine for patients with Minamata Disease	The blood samples are analyzed with automatic blood biochemical apparatus