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Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
LecturerAdverse drug effects are often thought of as rare events, but they always have an underlying mechanism. I aim to understand these mechanisms at the molecular level to help improve medical safty. I am also conducting research on cancer metabolism to contribute to the development of new therapeutic drugs.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Why do responses and reactivity to drugs vary from person to person?
Motto in Research or in Life: There is always a reason behind every phenomenon
Hobby/Holiday:
Spending time with my child, Enjoying an all-you-can-eat restaurant with the family
Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorEnzymes are remarkable catalysts created by nature, but they generally perform only one chemical reaction for a single substrate. My research is working on synthesizing artificial functional molecules that surpass these ‘natural limitations.’ I am not only pursuing scientifically intriguing functions but also striving to create molecules with practical properties that others will find valuable and useful.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Spatiotemporal control of molecular functions
Motto in Research or in Life:
Staying positive, especially in tough times.
Hobby / Holiday:
Doing chores with my wife, and then relaxing. Making some tasty side dishes is another fun activity.
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 Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
ProfessorThe immune system is a sophisticated biological system developed for the defense of an organism, maintaining homeostasis by recognizing and eliminating pathogens and cancer cells through immune cells. In my laboratory, I aim to contribute to developing novel therapeutics for autoimmune diseases, allergies, infections, cancer, and more by focusing on the role of glycans in immune cell trafficking.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Development of novel anti-glycan monoclonal antibodies applicable for the treatment of immune-related diseases such as autoimmune and allergic diseases.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Practice makes perfect.
Hobby / Holiday:
Watching Sports
Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
Assistant ProfessorI am dedicated to developing novel organic synthesis methods by designing catalysts that can efficiently utilize light energy. Furthermore, I am actively engaged in creating biologically active molecules and developing reactions that are valuable for medicinal chemistry research.
Recent Topics of Interests: Molecular-level spatial and thermodynamic control
Motto in Research or in Life: If you try, most things will work out.
Hobby / Holiday: Running, Reading, Experimenting
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
Professor We are conducting research on the preparation and evaluation of solid dispersion formulations, nanoparticle formulations, and self-emulsifying formulations with the aim of improving the solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs. Our focus is on clarifying drug elution and membrane permeation mechanisms from these formulations at the molecular level, contributing to formulation development.
The formulation and physical property evaluation technology in our laboratory is also applied to various fields, including food, cosmetics, and agrochemical-related industries.
Recent Topics of Interests:
Examining the relationship between physical properties of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations in COVID-19 vaccines and their therapeutic effects and side effects
Motto in Research or in Life:
To measure, evaluate, and make decisions from multiple perspectives and methods.
Hobby / Holiday:
Traveling, Taking care of my dog
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
ProfessorMy research focuses on the development of innovative methodologies and catalytic reactions in the field of synthetic organic chemistry. I strive to create synthetic methods for molecules with biological activity. I utilize computational chemistry techniques to design functional molecules and unravel the mechanisms of chemical reactions. My ultimate goal is to develop organic molecules that can be applied in medicinal chemistry research.
Recent Topics of Interest: Developing novel synthetic chemistry techniques for linking molecules at the skeletal level
Motto in Research or in Life:
If you're going to aim for something, strive to be the best in the world.
Embrace your failures as opportunities for growth; they will make you stronger.
Make generous investments in your future endeavors.
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
Professor / DeanAs a lifelong endeavor, I am researching why living organisms require metals for survival, as well as the differences between metals that are essential to life and those that are not. Given that cells contain only trace amounts of metals, I am also developing analytical techniques to measure these metals with high sensitivity. Recently, my research has expanded to analyze not only metals but also a wide range of metabolites.
Recent Topics of Interest:
As biochemistry is the field of study that elucidates the chemical processes related to life and living organisms, necrochemistry can be defined as the study of the chemical processes that originate from the death of organisms. In this context, I am tackling themes in the field of forensic toxicology, such as the transformation of substances within the body after death, and how pharmaceuticals ingested before death or environmental chemicals to which one was exposed change after death (postmortem metabolism).
Motto in Research or in Life:
Successus mater successus majoris. (Success is the mother of greater success.)
Hobby / Holiday:
Biking, Solving puzzles, Spicy food touring
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
Assistant ProfessorMy research revolves around the exploration of functional natural products by integrating chemical biology and omics analysis. The study aims to clarify the physiological functions of secondary metabolites produced by plants and microorganisms. This investigation seeks to understand how these compounds contribute to the life cycle of the producing organisms, shedding light on their roles and functions. Ultimately, the goal is to uncover novel ways of utilizing the untapped potential of such compounds.
Recent Topics of Interests:
In nature, why do plants, animals, and microorganisms produce a diverse array of bioactive substances?
Motto in Research or in Life:
Good science starts with enjoying research.
Find odd moments of leisure in one's busy life.
Hobby / Holiday: Cooking, Playing with my kids
