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Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorThe insect exoskeleton (cuticula/cuticle), the shell-like material covering the body surface, shows astonishingly diverse properties ranging from the hardness of a beetle’s cuticle to the vibrant colors of a jewel beetle’s cuticle.
Moreover, I have revealed that altering the properties of the cuticle can result in changes in the overall body shape. I aim to understand how insects create such diverse cuticles and how the cuticles contribute to the wide range of insect morphologies.
Recent Topics of Interest:
I aspire to understand the physical forms of living organisms by directly connecting them to the functions of genes. Based on this understanding, one of my dreams is to account for diversifying biological forms, such as how the ladybugs become perfectly round or how the stick insects get elongated.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Embrace what I find truly ‘interesting’ and ‘fun.’
Hobby / Holiday:
On my days off, I make preparations by cooking meals in advance for the following week. If I have some spare time, I also enjoy playing the piano.
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorAging causes changes in the function of various tissues. In particular, age-related decline in brain function leads to dementia and a reduced quality of life in older adults. Using small model organisms such as fruit flies and zebrafish, which allow easy access to aged individuals, I aim to elucidate the mechanisms behind the age-related declines in brain function.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Age-related changes in inter-organ communication
Variations in individual aging patterns
Motto in Research or in Life: Life Is an N of 1. (Michael Rosbash)
Hobby / Holiday: Gardening and picture book reading
