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Faculty & Researchers
Professor
I am attracted to observing structures of cells and organelles with my eyes and interested in the mechanisms and roles of their regulations. My recent focuses are on myelin formation by oligodendrocytes, pathophysiology of myelin diseases, and mitochondrial dynamics.
Hobbies: Music, exercise, family time
Professor (Concurrent)
My research theme is "functional tissue architecture of endocrine organs." I am also interested in phylogenetics.
Hobbies: Nature observation, mountaineering
Associate Professor
I study mechanisms of brain dysfunction caused by stress and aging from the perspectives of metabolism and neural circuit remodeling, aiming to develop therapies for depression and dementia.
Hobbies: Cooking, basketball
Lecturer
I am interested in the molecular mechanism of myelin formation and regeneration in oligodendrocytes, and my research goal is to develop therapies for refractory demyelinating diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Hobbies: Guitar, piano, and more...
Lecturer
I am focusing on relation between neuronal plasticity and myelin formation. I am trying to understand how environmental stimuli shape neuronal circuit and myelin, and modulate animal behaviors.
Hobbies: Handball, reading papers
JSPS RPD / Part-time Lecturer
Fascinated by mechanisms of human thought and behavior, I began neuroscience research. I study prefrontal cortex changes after social stress in mice. Background in pharmaceutical sciences.
Hobbies: Music (Western pop, classical), piano, origami
Visiting Researcher
Makoto Abe, M.D., Ph.D.
I study podocyte and urinary protein selectivity. In the future, I would like to discover new perspectives by analyzing 3D electron microscopy images of each kidney disease.
Hobbies: Contrabass and tuba (orchestra)
Postdoctoral Researcher
Batpurev Battulga, M.D., Ph.D.
Research interests: Structural and functional changes of neuronal cells and kidney glomerulus cells in pathological conditions. Observing neuronal cells and kidney glomerulus cells using multiple types of microscopies such as electron microscopy and fluorescence microscopy.
Hobby: cycling and walking
Students
PhD Student, SPRING
Yuri Yanagawa
PhD Student, SPRING, Special research student
Wenran Qiu
Staff
EM System Technician
Tom Kouki, Ph.D.
I provide guidance and support for university researchers to easily use electron microscopes.
Hobbies: Singing/playing (1960s-70s American music), classical music
Technician
Megumi Yatabe, M.S.
I handle general laboratory tasks including animal care and EM sample preparation.
Hobbies: Table tennis, walking the dog
Technical Support Staff
Asako Ueno
Electron microscopy image processing.
Hobbies: Handicrafts, reading, tea ceremony
Secretary
Mikiko Suzuki
Responsibilities: Secretarial and general administrative duties
Hobbies: Hula hoop (for health!)
Alumni — 過去在籍者
PhD student → National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS) Post-doc
Sasikarn Looprasertkul, Ph.D.
Professor → Professor at University of Yamanashi
Yoshiaki Shinohara, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor → Professor at Kanagawa University
Ken Fujiwara, Ph.D.