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Medical Mycology Research Center, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorI isolate and identify gut commensal bacteria exhibiting protective effects against pathogenic bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. By colonizing the intestinal tract with these beneficial bacteria in the gut, I aim to establish a strategy for acquiring a characteristic of resistance to the infection. Furthermore, I focus on understanding the role of diet, host immunity, and metabolites produced by intestinal bacteria and seek to elucidate the mechanisms of how gut commensal bacteria prevent pathogen colonization and infection.
Recent Topics of Interests:
・Exploring the dynamics and control mechanisms of pathogenic microorganisms and resident microorganisms in the gut
・Investigating the mechanisms by which gut microorganisms prevent infectious diseases.
・Examining the role of gut microorganisms in vaccine efficacy
・Developing genetic modification technology for intestinal bacteria
Motto in Research or in Life: Fortune favors the brave.
Hobby / Holiday:
I enjoy fishing and watching baseball, especially Hanshin Tigers and MLB, and spending most of my time with my child on weekends.
Medical Mycology Research Center, Chiba University
Assistant ProfessorI am conducting research on the diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections. My specific focus is on overcoming drug resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus, the causative agent of pulmonary aspergillosis, using the preserved strains (clinical isolates and environmental isolates) of the Medical Mycology Research Center, Chiba University.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Learn about the process of drug resistance development, consider effective treatment strategies, and focus on preventing the emergence of drug resistance.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Constant dripping wears away a stone.
Hobby / Holiday:
Taking a walk, listening to music
Medical Mycology Research Center, Chiba University
Associate ProfessorCollection, preservation, identification, and characterization of fungi pathogenic to humans:
Certain types of fungi cause infections in humans, including skin infections such as athlete's foot and respiratory tract infections. These infections commonly affect immunocompromised patients and may invade the respiratory systems, such as the lungs.
These pathogenic fungi are collected in collaboration with medical institutions, analyzed for their species and characteristics, including drug sensitivity, and preserved.
Recent Topics of Interest:
Distribution of drug-resistant Trichophyton and its mechanism of action
Motto in Research or in Life: Persistence is power (Keep steady without giving up)
Hobby / Holiday: Kendo, Iaido training, Sward Appreciation, Reading, Cooking
Medical Mycology Research Center / Research Institute of Disaster Medicine, Chiba University
ProfessorInfectious diseases caused by RNA viruses, such as COVID-19 and Influenza, are significant threats to our daily lives. In order to overcome them, I am working on analyzing the physiological significance and molecular mechanism of anti-viral signaling induced by host RNA sensors in our innate immune system and trying to gain valuable insights that can contribute to developing therapeutic strategies for emerging infectious diseases.
Recent Topics of Interest: Interaction between Anti-viral and Stress Responses
