Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University

Koji ETO

ProfessorSince British obstetrician James Blundell invented transfusion therapy in 1818, the concept of transfusion treatment has remained unchanged for 200 years. Changing that concept is my life's work. To attain this goal, I am conducting Basic and Development Research to generate in vitro platelet products with a shelf life of 4 days.

Recent Topics of Interests
The relationship between the roles of megakaryocytes other than platelet production, such as immune functions and functions related to the development, differentiation, and maintenance of other cells, and cellular aging.
Motto in Research or in Life:
(1) Acting on foolish (unique) ideas: fantasizing and innovation are in close proximity.
(2) After all, what remains is the genuineness.
Hobby / Holiday:
On Sunday mornings, I work out. I also enjoy playing the cello. My goal is to become able to play all 42 pieces of Bach's 6 Cello Suites from memory before I retire.