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TSUJIUCHI Toshifumi

Position: Professor
Laboratory: Molecular Oncology Laboratory

Molecular Oncology, Diagnostic Pathology, Experimental Pathology

Cancer progresses in stages: as genetic abnormalities accumulate, it progresses from precancerous lesions to cancer. In addition to searching for genetic mutations of unfavorable prognoses, refractory cancer, such as in pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, and bone cancer, research includes cell function analysis through the creation of cancer cells to knock down target genes. The goal is to shed light on molecular mechanisms in cancer infiltration and metastases, and in the acquisition of resistance to anti-cancer drugs.

FUKUSHIMA Nobuyuki

Position: Professor
Laboratory: Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory

Cell Biology, Neurobiology, Lipid Biology

How is the complex neural circuitry of the brain created, what affects the actions of animals, and what mechanisms do nerves and cancer share? The mysteries behind these questions are delved into using research drawing on molecular biology.

HAYASAKA Haruko

Position: Associate Professor
Laboratory: Immune Molecular Function Laboratory

Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology

Immune cells act to protect us from disease-causing agents by attacking them. Cancer cells move from the primary lesion to other organs and proliferate. Research is conducted on the mechanisms of how cells move around inside the body and work in a specific location.

KOMADA Munekazu

Position: Lecturer
Laboratory: Mammalian Embryology

Anatomy, Developmental Neurotoxicology, Congenital Anomaly, Mammalian Embryology

I would like to clarify the influence of maternal environment during pregnancy on the development and development of children. In addition, I aim to prevent birth defects and contribute to the healthy growth of children. I would like to engage in the development of human resources who wish for the birth and growth of children who will lead the next generation.

HAGIWARA Teruki

Position: Lecturer
Laboratory: Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology

Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

1) Using cells extracted from mice, investigation is carried out on the effect of drugs on cerebral ventricle ependymal cell ciliary beating and on oocyte CA2+ oscillations. 2) Investigation is carried out on the transport of sodium ions across the alveolar epithelium, and changes during inflammation.

IKEDA Hiroko

Position: Assistant Professor
Laboratory: Molecular Oncology Laboratory

Radiation Biology, Cell Biology, Space Biology

To establish effective radiation therapy, we are investigating to evaluate the mechanisms underlying the acquisition of resistance for radiation treatment in cancer cells. Additionally, our approach is to assess the combined effects of radiation and simulated microgravity on human body during prolonged stay in space.