We research "measurement," "observation," and "utilization " of organisms using various analytical methods. Since the subjects of our research are diverse, including food, medicine, plants, and microorganisms, students can study various research fields after joining the laboratory.

Fukusaki Laboratory

A small crustacean, Daphnia magna, is an ideal model organism to monitor environmental changes. Our major subjects are understanding of its sensing mechanism and development of new biosensors using genome editing and advanced molecular biology.

Watanabe Laboratory

We are working on extensive biophysical and biochemical characterizations of proteins and protein complexes in foods and biopharmaceuticals, aiming at higher quality and safety. Researches on yeast biotechnology is also performed in our laboratory.

Uchiyama Laboratory

We are working on plant biotechnology to utilize cellular function and genetic resources of plants for social and industrial activities. Our discovery will contribute to promote health, increase in food production and environmental conservation.

Muranaka Laboratory

We investigate biological phenomena and reaction fields of stem cells and tissues, including iPS cells, and are building technologies that utilize the ability of cells. In particular, we aim to contribute to regenerative medicine by establishing cell manufacturing technologies.

Kino-oka Laboratory

Biochemical engineers are required to possess an integrated knowledge of governing biological properties and principles of chemical engineering methodology and strategy. Current topics are mammalian and microbial cell and cell culture engineering.

Omasa Laboratory

Our lab aims to create innovative biotechnologies by focusing on microorganisms with extremely diverse functions, based on data-driven science that integrates omics science and machine learning. To date, we have achieved the analysis of microbial communities that enable sustainable crop production, the analysis of microorganisms that contribute to coral reef conservation, the development of next-generation micro-antibody screening technology, and the creation of artificial ribosomes. By applying these technologies to society, we hope to create a sustainable future.

Aoki laboratory

We challenge to produce human-friendly biopharmaceutical proteins such as antibodies, enzymes, vaccines, etc. using animal cells, plants, silk worms, and microbes as micro-factories with glyco-engineering

Fujiyama Laboratory

We are working on the identification and characterization of biomolecules underlying the unique physiology of microorganisms, and their application to the development of industrially useful technologies.

Honda Laboratory

To obtain ideal production of a target compound, we are working on establishment of metabolic engineering methodologies. In silico design of metabolic pathways and experimental evaluation of cellular states are studied. Development of on-line detection and optogenetic control tools of the intracellular metabolic states are also performed.

Note: This laboratory is not included in English Course

Shimizu Laboratory

To elucidate the principle of biological system which consists of complex interactive network of biological molecules such as gene, protein, and metabolites, we are trying to achieve the quantitative elucidation of the property of biological system by analyzing various kinds of molecules using advanced analytical technologies.

Note: This laboratory is not included in English Course

Matsuda Laboratory

In order to understand the molecular mechanism of Photosynthesis and Microtubule-based molecular motor at the atomic level, we determine the 3D structures of membrane proteins, redox proteins and Dynein motors including their structure-guided variants.

Kurisu Laboratory