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Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
ProfessorNature produces organic compounds, known as natural products, with fascinating structures and bioactivities. I search for and synthesize these valuable natural products, which serves as the foundation for pharmaceuticals. My research goal is to develop and release pharmaceuticals derived from these natural products at Chiba University.
Recent Topics of Interests: The science of natural poisons and medicines
Motto in Research or in Life: What one likes, one will do well
Hobby/Holiday: Hiking, Stream fishing, Watching sports with my family
Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University / Chiba University Hospital
Lecturer / Clinical Associate ProfessorI am currently conducting research aimed at unraveling the pathogenesis of uterine fibroids. Through animal experiments, I have successfully demonstrated that the simultaneous presence of sex steroid hormones, estrogen and progesterone, secreted by the ovaries, is essential for the enlargement of uterine fibroids. Furthermore, I have elucidated the mechanism by which uterine fibroids develop and expand under conditions of hypoxia.
Moving forward, my research will focus on the development of novel treatments for uterine fibroids.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Gene expression analysis of Diffuse Uterine Leiomyomatosis (DUL)
Motto in Research or in Life:
A once-in-a-lifetime encounter
Study the past, create the future
Fortune is unpredictable and changeable
Hobby / Holiday:
Weight training to maintain health, Reading (mainly self-help books）
Graduate School of Informatics / Digital Transformation Enhancement Council, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorUtilizing large-scale supercomputer simulations, we conduct research on the formation and evolution of various astronomical objects, such as galaxies and large-scale structures of the universe, as well as the study of the dark matter structure within galaxies. We also develop our own high-performance parallel numerical codes and algorithms. Furthermore, we are actively involved in the public release of big data, including astronomical mock catalogs derived from simulations.
Recent Topics of Interest:
The formation of astronomical objects in the early universe and its impact on the subsequent evolution of the universe, as well as their relics in the present day
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University
ProfessorEven within an adult individual, proteins undergo a continuous cycle of synthesis and degradation, maintaining a clean internal environment through constant metabolism.
However, the accumulation of misfolded proteins leads to aging and neurological diseases.
My goal is to elucidate how the cleaning system removes waste proteins and keeps the internal environment clean.
Recent Topics of Interests: Quality control and degradation mechanisms of extracellular misfolded proteins
Motto in Research or in Life: Think first about what to consider
Hobby / Holiday: Taking care of my Indian Star Tortoise, Kamegoro, Going out to dine for delicious food
Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
LecturerImmune cells are present throughout the body, each playing distinct roles in different organs. My particular interest lies in the immune system of the mucosal tissues, where I am researching its unique characteristics and relationship to diseases. Through this research, I aim to contribute to society by elucidating the pathology of inflammatory diseases and developing safe vaccines.
Recent Topics of Interests:
・ Developing new vaccines based on an understanding of the mucosal immune system
・ Creating 3D images of organs with tissue-clearing technology
Graduate School of Horticulture, Chiba University
ProfessorI am conducting research on the ‘therapeutic benefits of plants’ such as horticultural therapy, aromatherapy, and forest therapy. Additionally, I’m investigating the ‘greening of medical and welfare facilities,’ including hospitals and elderly care facilities, where these practices are implemented. Furthermore, I am researching ‘community care through greenery,’ aiming to utilize green spaces such as local parks for the health of residents.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Exploring the healing effects of ancient Japanese practices like flower arrangement and tea ceremony.
Cultivating parks featuring flowerbeds that visitors can freely enjoy picking.
Transforming urban green spaces into functional work environments.
Designing the landscape that makes food taste better.
Introducing the concept of ‘delivery gardening.’
Motto in Research or in Life:
There will always be challenging times both in research and in life. Yet, I have come to see them positively, as steps toward progress.
Hobby / Holiday:
Watching movies on a big screen in a movie theater rather than on a TV or computer.
Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University
ProfessorMy research interest in analyzing lipid peroxides and drug poisons was sparked by my involvement in detecting sarin metabolites from the victims of the Tokyo subway sarin attack in 1995. Furthermore, I have been at the forefront of introducing postmortem imaging diagnosis with CT in forensic medicine in Japan. Additionally, I have conducted extensive research on death investigation systems and postmortem imaging examinations.
Recent Topics of Interests:
How to prevent similar accidents, suicides, abuse, and other unnatural deaths by utilizing the information obtained from death investigations (such as child death review).
How to establish a system and a mechanism for accurately determining the cause of death by appropriately utilizing various examinations such as postmortem imaging, autopsy, and drug testing.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Do right, have fun, and make friends.
The answer is not limited to 0 or 1, but there can be multiple possibilities including 1/2 and √2.
Stay hungry, stay foolish.
Justice for all.
Hobby / Holiday: Walking, Sleeping, and Watching baseball
Chiba University Hospital
LecturerThe causes of allergic diseases and autoimmune diseases remain unknown, and these diseases are incurable. My goal is to create a future where these diseases can be effectively 'cured' through multifaceted approaches. Specifically, I focus on elucidating (1) the mechanisms that induce and maintain Th2 cell differentiation in the body, (2) the role of autoantibodies, and (3) tissue-specific immune responses in autoimmune diseases.
Recent Topics of Interests:
1. Mechanisms of spontaneous remission in allergic diseases
2. The role of autoantibodies in autoimmune diseases
3. Action mechanism of the placebo effect
Motto in Research or in Life:
"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything." ―George Bernard Shaw
Hobby/Holiday:
Cooking, Listening to music, Reading, Spending time with my family and dogs.
Faculty of Education, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorSpecializing in Biogeosciences, my research revolves around the theme of “environmental and biotic changes throughout the Phanerozoic, and their interactions.” While my primary focus lies in geological and paleontological approaches, I have newly expanded biological investigations after joining Chiba University. Recognizing that strata and fossils are the products of past environmental changes and biological activities, I have embarked on modern environmental and biological studies encompassing these geological remnants, current processes, and extant organisms.
Recent Topics of Interest: Understanding the characteristics of information potentially preserved in strata and fossils, Exploring the heterogeneity of information recorded in sediments and organisms, etc.
Research motto: If you’re interested, let’s give it a try. Always remain mindful of your uniqueness and originality.
Life motto: Embrace the unwavering belief that “it will work out.” Cherish what lies before you.
Hobby / Holiday: Baseball, Sumo, Cars (I just like them, not playing). The happiest time on my days off is spending time with my family.
