Faculty and Research Laboratories
Research Laboratories
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This page features the research subject of each laboratory and link to the individual laboratory site (except some laboratories).
Please refer also to the introduction of the laboratories in Life Science and Technology News page. You will find some information on laboratories, research results, faculty and message from faculty.
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Yuriko Osakabe LabDetailed Site
Genetic engineering for molecular basis of nature
Focusing on the molecular basis of genome editing for various organisms, aiming for applying to medicine, agriculture, and a wide range of industries. -
Fujishima LabDetailed Site
Synthetic approach to understand origins of life
How did the first biopolymers came about? Our group focus on the origin, evolution and function of macromolecules to understand the origins of life -
Yasui LaboratoryDetailed Site
Making the impossible possible
We aim to revolutionize life sciences and medicine by developing groundbreaking, cross-disciplinary technologies, turning the impossible into reality. -
Masaki LabDetailed Site
Unleashing the potential of nucleic acids
We are investigating the underlying reasons for the limitation of nucleic acid therapeutics and conducting studies to overcome them. -
To Lab
Unraveling the Mysteries of Epigenetics to Achieve the SDGs
Living organisms identify harmful sequences in their genomes and suppress them through epigenetic mechanisms. We are studying the mechanism how plants establish epigenomic patterns properly, as well as developing new applications. -
Uriu Lab
Mathematics and Life Science
We study biological phenomena, such as vertebrate development and circadian clock, using mathematical modeling. -
Kuroda LabDetailed Site
Neural basis of affiliative social behaviors
We study the neural mechanisms of affiliative social behaviors, aiming to science-informed parenting support and social security. -
Koshikawa LabDetailed Site
Innovative cancer medical technology targeting ECM
We will understand the mechanisms of tumor malignant progression regulated by ECMs, and to apply to clinical cancer medicine. -
Kawai LabDetailed Site
Not "photos" but "movies"
Investigation of various biological dynamic phenomena based on the development of single-molecule level analytical methods. -
Nozawa LabDetailed Site
Structural analysis of 3D genome folding
Cell type-dependent gene activation is enabled by the three-dimensional regulation of genome conformations. We will visualize those using cryo-EM. -
Nonomura LabDetailed Site
Mechanosensation Involved in Tissue Functions
We study how molecular mechanisms of mechanosensation and ordered structures in the tissues contriubte to their functions. -
Kamiya LabDetailed Site
Developement of original chemical probes
We are developing original chemical probes (fluorescent probes, Raman probes, photosensitizers, etc.) to visualize or control biological phenomena. -
Toru Kondo LabDetailed Site
Nanoscale photophysics in biological system
How are biological systems driven by chemico-physical processes, which seem chaotic at a glance? We answer the question by advanced microspectroscopy. -
McGlynn LabDetailed Site
How are molecules organized by energy flow?
We work with living and non-living systems and at multiple scales to understand how organizational processes are driven by energy flow. -
Matsuura LabDetailed Site
Bottom-up creation of cell-free molecular systems
We are creating molecular systems in bottom-up. We aim to create systems surpassing Nature. -
Hoshino LabDetailed Site
Exosome in Desease Etiology and Detection
Exosomes mediate cell-cell communication in physiology and disease. We aim to elucidate exosome driven disease pathology and develop novel treatments. -
Kajiwara and Orihara Lab
Applying biotechnology to prevent problems in infection, allergy, to environmental pollution
We are investigating molecular mechanisms in immune diseases and animal-microorganism interactions, and applying those into drug development or disease prevention. -
Kitaguchi LabDetailed Site
Visualize the invisible, measure the unmeasurable
With molecular biology and chemical biology techniques, we develop innovative molecular machines from natural proteins and chemical components. -
Fujita LabDetailed Site
Uncovering the mechanisms shaping organelles
We aim to elucidate the mechanisms of formation and remodeling of organelles, especially the highly organized membrane networks in the muscle cell. -
Masahiro Takinoue LabDetailed Site
Creating Living Matter with Molecular Computing
Life is a kind of autonomous computational systems using chemical energy. We pioneer molecular computing and biophysics for intelligent soft matter and artificial cells. -
Ohkubo LabDetailed Site
Development of new nucleic acid drugs and methods for chemical synthesis of genome DNAs
We modify the chemical structure of nucleic acids by the techniques based on organic chemistry to develop functional molecules useful for medical and diagnosis. -
Fujie LabDetailed Site
Nexus of nano, bio and electronics for biodevice
Minimally invasive medicine is expected for human healthcare and biomedicine. We envision the smart biodevice with integrated nano, bio, electronics. -
Naoyuki Yamamoto Lab
Interaction and communication of host-microbes
We investigate host-microbe communication throughout search of key molecules and impact of the microbes on the host. -
Kitao LabDetailed Site
Observing Biological Phenomena by Computer
We investigate molecular mechanisms of biological systems (protiens, nucleic acids, membrane, etc) by cutting-edge computer simulation. -
Aizawa Lab
How come our genome heaps up non-genic DNAs?
We aim to build a new concept "Genomic Code", causality between genomic features and cellular function in non-coding regions of the human genome. -
Yanagida Lab
Device Innovation by MEMS and Bio Technology
Scope of Research ; development of MEMS tools and devices for biochemistry and bio measurements, nmicro and nano fabrication technology by biotechnology. -
Taguchi LabDetailed Site
Pursuing the mechanism of chaperones and prions
We are studying the molecular mechanism of chaperones and protein aggregates such as yeast prions/amyloids. -
Kondoh LabDetailed Site
Beating hypoxic tumors by novel technology and ideas
We aim at developing novel drugs and diagnostic agents for hypoxic cancers and establishing a novel technology for creating highly target-specific peptide drugs. -
Miyashita LabDetailed Site
Exploring the brain to understand adaptive control mechanisms of the arm
We perform repeated verification experiments based on working hypotheses and collect data on multiple levels — from behavioral to neural — in an attempt to understand the brain, sometimes called the final frontier around us. -
Fujii and Ishiuchi LabDetailed Site
Frontier of molecular laser spectroscopy
We study structures and dynamics of molecules and clusters with advanced multicolor laser spectroscopy combined with mass spectrometry. -
Yamada LabDetailed Site
Unraveling the stability and dynamics of microbial communities
Our lab aims to elucidate the dynamics of microbial communities using the genomics and bioinformatics approaches. -
Iwasaki LabDetailed Site
Homologous Recombination Mechanisms in Genome Stability and Rearrangements
We study the physiological functions and molecular mechanisms of homologous recombination through various interdisciplinary approaches. -
Seio Lab
Regulation of genetic information using organic chemistry
We are trying to establish novel methodologies to regulate nucleic acid-related phenomena using organic, physical, bio and computational chemistry. -
Hata LabDetailed Site
Organic chemistry - The area leading biosciences
Our projects include the development of new, economical, or environmentally benign organic reactions and their application to the preparation of pharmaceuticals. -
Yamamura LabDetailed Site
Systems Life Sciences; Learn, Know and Create Life
Although research issues look spreading, they all belong to Systems Life Sciences by using modeling and simulation. Wet experimets are optional. -
Yoshitaka Ishii LabDetailed Site
NMR reveals beauty even in disease machineries
Find a mistery of life by solid-state NMR– From a spectrum of a nuclear spin, we unveil beatiful protein archetectures and Alzheimer's mechanism. -
Nobuhiro Nakamura LabDetailed Site
Regulation of cell and tissue shape and function
Our research is focusing on the signaling mediators, such as receptors, that regulate the cell and tissue architecture and function. -
Hirota LabDetailed Site
Molecular Neuroscience of a Sense of Smell
Our laboratory studies on molecular mechanisms underlying the development of olfactory sensory neurons using mouse genetics and imaging techniques. -
Wachi Lab
Regulatory mechanism of bacterial cell growth and metabolism
We want to know how bacterial cells perform cellular metabolism, grow, and reproduce. Screening of new antibiotics is also carried out. -
Suzuki LabDetailed Site
Breaking genetic codes in neuronal circuit
Our research goal is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying neuronal circuit formation and function by means of molecular neurogenetics. -
Hayashi Lab
Quest of something unknown of lives by proteomics
Using original proteomics technique, we are searching for answer to primal question about the life, and are developing new diagnostics of diseases. -
Tachibana Lab
chronobiology and biogeography in jellyfish
I value one's curiosity and greatly bring you up and want to clarify the animal world that nobody yet knows. -
Kimura LabDetailed Site
In vivo regulation of epigenetic dynamics
To understand the mechanism of gene expression, we are investigating histone modification dynamics in living cells and organisms. -
Hongoh LabDetailed Site
Molecular analysis of symbiotic system
Our study is focusing on the molecular mechanism of symbioses between microbes and their animal host as well as among the microbial community members. -
Hirasawa LabDetailed Site
Metabolic engineering toward bioproduction
We are studying metabolic engineering for development of key technologies on rational design of microbial cell factories toward bioproduction. -
Fukui LabDetailed Site
Application of great potentials of microbes!
We are enjoying researches on application of great potentials of microbes. I hope you will be interested in this field and join our laboratory! -
Nikaido Lab
Understanding the biodiversity at the DNA level
We aim at understanding the molecular mechanisms that generate biological diversity by focusing on cichlids, ancient fish and hedgehogs. -
Tokunaga Lab
Visualization and quantitation of cell mechanisms
Based on development of techniques in molecular imaging, and quantification, our goal is the understanding of cellular dynamics and mechanisms. -
Yuasa LabDetailed Site
Sugar-, nucleic acid-, & photo-based biomolecules
We design and synthesize artificial sugar- and nucleic acid-based biofunctional molecules with the integrated knowledge on organic physical chemistry. -
Mikiko Tanaka LabDetailed Site
Developmental basis of the evolution of vertebrate morphology
We are exploring the developmental and molecular mechanisms of how morphology of vertebrates have evolved. -
Tanaka and Yoshida LabDetailed Site
From Understanding to Design of Cell Systems
Our researches focus on fundamental architecture of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, destined for remodelling and design of cell systems. -
Yoh-ichi Tagawa LabDetailed Site
Creating living systems in vitro
Focusing on cell-cell communication, we are first constructing organs or tissues consisting of several sorts of cells and then in vitro living system using the micro-fluidic devices. -
Osada LabDetailed Site
smart and refined
We have developed a chemical sensor using olfactory receptors that are expressed in fission yeast through the endogenous GPCR pathway. -
Asakura Lab
Enzymatic hydrogen production by photoenergy conversion
We are interested in understanding details of the important biological electron transfer. This provides precise control over enzyme reactions in direct electrochemical and photochemical studies. -
Nakamura and Okada LabDetailed Site
Control of Biofunctions for Drug Development
We are developing new drugs for cancer therapy and new methodology for chemical biology based on synthetic organic chemistry. -
Yatsunami LabDetailed Site
Extremophiles have limitless possibilities!
We are doing researches on protein engineering of extremozymes (enzymes produced by extremophiles) and metabolic engineering of extremophiles for production of useful materials. -
Nakatogawa Lab
Revealing the mysteries of cellular self-eating
We are studying molecular basis and physiological functions of autophagy, an intracellular degradation/recycling system, using various techniques. -
Ohta and Shimojima LabDetailed Site
Stress response and oil production in plants
Our laboratory studies on plant and algal membrane lipids, particularly focusing their function in various environmental responses and oil production. -
Murakami LabDetailed Site
Protein structure analysis at atomic resolution
We seek to understand the molecular mechanism of key biological processes on the cell membrane and membrane proteins at the level of protein structure, dynamics and molecular biology. -
Masuda LabDetailed Site
No photosynthesis, no life. Why don't you study?
We are studying molecular mechanisms of how photosynthetic organisms sense and respond to light quality and quantity to control photosynthesis. -
Hiroyuki Akama LabDetailed Site
Exploring the mysteries and the possibilities of the human brain
We explore the human brain by using fMRI with machine learning and graph-theoretical analysis to lead our findings to a technology development. -
Nishiyama and Miura LabDetailed Site
Development of smart nanomedicine based on polymer nanotechnology
We are developing synthetic polymer-based nanomedicines towards realization of future medicine such as treatment of intractable diseases including cancers and diagnostic imaging. -
Ueno LabDetailed Site
Molecular machinery constructed from proteins
Our interests are chemistry of protein assembly based on synthetic chemistry and structural biology to elucidate chemical reactions in living cells and develop biomaterials. -
Matsuda LabDetailed Site
Green chemistry by enzymes for organic synthesis
We have been using enzymes as catalysts to synthesize intermediates for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals in environmentally friendly methods. -
Kobatake LabDetailed Site
Construction of Super Biofunctional Proteins
We have created various super biofunctional protein materials for controlling cellular functions and biosensing. -
Ogura LabDetailed Site
Development of new medical biochemistry
We develop the new biochemistry based on the analysis of metabolite from human and aim for the medical applications including cancer. -
Yamaguchi LabDetailed Site
Understanding and applying the machinery of life
We are promoting both basic and applied research, focusing on control mechanisms of genome expression and chemical biology using small molecules. -
Mie LabDetailed Site
Development of biomolecular tools
We are trying to develop molecular tools consist of biomolecules such as proteins and DNA for bioimaging, biosensing and regulation of cellular functions. -
Mihara and Tsutsumi LabDetailed Site
Peptide Engineering ＆Chemical Biology
Design and construction of supramolecular systems composed of peptides, glycosides and proteins are performed for peptide engineering and chemical biology researches. -
Kawakami LabDetailed Site
Revealing the mechanism of tissue homeostasis
Multi-cellular organisms survive by regenerating the damaged tissues. We are tackling with the mystery of tissue maintenance and regeneration. -
Kume and Shiraki Lab
Modeling organ development and homeostasis using human iPS cells
We are using human iPS cells to study the mechanism underlying organ development, differentiation, homeostasis, aiming for drug development and regenerative medicine. -
Komada LabDetailed Site
Quest for novel mechanisms of tumorigenesis
We study how cell proliferation is regulated by degradation of growth factor receptor and how its impairment leads to tumorigenesis in humans. -
Kinbara LabDetailed Site
Bioinspired Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Inspired by the sophisticated biological systems, we are developing synthetic functional molecules which mimic or control biomacromolecules. -
Hisabori and Wakabayashi LabDetailed Site
Exploitation of photosynthetic organism
We are studying the molecular mechanisms of how phototrophic organisms assimilate and utilize energy, and their application. -
Maruyama LabDetailed Site
Biomedical materials design to engineer biomolecules, cells, and tissues
We design biomedical materials (Biomaterials) to engineer biomolecules and cells and evaluation of these materials as drug delivery systems and tissue engineering -
Kamachi LabDetailed Site
Elucidation of physiological role of metal ions
We are studying transduction of light energy into chemical energy by metalloenzyme and elucidation of oxygen dynamics inside a single cell. -
Kajikawa Lab
Are transposable elements alive?
There are a huge number of transposable elements (TEs) in the genome of organisms. Our aim is to elucidate the amplification mechanism of TEs. -
Kato Lab
Epithelial mechanisms & environmental adaptation
We compare transporters in various epithelial cell types (kidney, intestine, etc.) among freshwater fishes, seawater fishes, and terrestrial animals. -
Ichinose LabDetailed Site
Regulation of the brain by monoamines and biopterin
We are studying on the regulatory mechanisms of brain function by monoaminergic neurons and on the physiological roles of tetrahydrobiopterin. -
Itoh Lab
Massive genome data analysis using bioinformatics
We are studying biological phenomenon, using Next Generation Sequencer and various computational bioinformatics techniques. -
Kano LabDetailed Site
Development of novel cell editing systems
Our lab is focusing on cell editing using Cell Resealing techniques coupled with Frontier Image Analysis and on its application to iPS cell research
