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Two researchers received the 2022 Yoshinori Ohsumi Fund for Fundamental Research, financial support from Tokyo Tech for researchers under the age of 40 engaged in fundamental research. A ceremony for awarding the recipients with their letter of selection was held on January 26, 2023.
Yoshinori Ohsumi Fund for Fundamental Research is designed to provide research funds for exceptionally talented young researchers engaged in fundamental research that requires a long-term perspective. FY2022 was the fifth year of the grant, during which two researchers were selected from nine applicants.
Name | Affiliation | Title | Research Topic |
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Assistant Professor |
Quantum spin transport phenomena explored in magnetic Weyl semimetal films and heterointerfaces |
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Department of Life Science and Technology, |
Assistant Professor |
Understanding the biological significance of rare earth enzymes |
During the ceremony, President Kazuya Masu explained Tokyo Tech's support initiatives for fundamental research to the award recipients, and Honorary Professor and 2016 Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine Yoshinori Ohsumi delivered a congratulatory speech. The award recipients, President Masu, screening panel members including Executive Vice President for Research Osamu Watanabe, and Honorary Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi later enjoyed conversation during which they actively exchanged opinions regarding topics such as current research themes of the award recipients. Tokyo Tech will continue to support fundamental research, which is essential for the foundation of Japan.
Learn more about Honorary Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi and his prize-winning research into the mechanisms of autophagy
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