R6年度CMXリトリート「若手道場」 優秀発表賞受賞者参加感想文

Gede Ngurah Rsi Suwardana　感染制御学分野　D4

It is a huge experience to participate in the CMX Retreat “Wakate Dojo”, held on October 10th-11th 2024. The scientific discussion is very alive and wonderful. I’ve got so many new lessons, valuable insight, and constructive feedback for our research project on the Hepatitis B virus. Not only the scientific side, the nature and surrounding area around our hotel on Awaji Island is also very fascinating. I feel honored to receive the Best Presenter Award. Although I think almost all the research presented by students and staff was inspiring. I’ve been attending this retreat three times from 2022 to 2024. This time would be my last participation. Allow me to sincerely express my gratitude to all of the teachers, staff, and students who organized this meeting. I would also express my sincere gratitude to Prof. Ikuo Shoji, M.D., Ph.D., and all my mentors in the Division of Infectious Disease Control for always supporting my research activity. With my utmost gratitude, GN Rsi Suwardana

久野　寛人　生理学分野　D3

I would like to express my gratitude to Prof. Minami, the organizing committee members, and Ms. Haneda and Ms. Amo from the Research Support Division for planning and hosting the 'Wakate-dojo' workshop. I had the opportunity to present in both the oral session and the poster session during this workshop. It was my first time giving an oral presentation as a graduate student, so I was quite nervous. However, I am honored to have received such a prestigious award. I received many questions and valuable advice from a variety of perspectives thanks to the participation of researchers from diverse fields. This feedback was highly informative and enlightening. Additionally, I had the chance to listen to fascinating research presentations by fellow graduate students of a similar age, which greatly inspired my motivation for research. During this event, I spent a relaxing and fulfilling two days in a natural environment away from the city. During the excursion, I visited Awaji Hanasajiki and thoroughly enjoyed the breathtaking view of flowers. I was also able to deepen my connections with researchers from various laboratories at Kobe University through this program. As I will still be a graduate student next year, I would love to participate in the 'Wakate-dojo' workshop again.

奥田　裕己　薬理学分野　D4

I am Yuki Okuda, a fourth-year PhD student in the Division of Pharmacology. I am sincerely grateful to the administrative staff, the organizer Dr. Minami, the executive committee chair Dr. Kamizaki, Dr. Furuyashiki, and the other members of the executive committee for organizing the CMX retreat “Wakate Dojo” at the Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center on October 10th. Receiving the poster presentation award at this event was a great honor and a deeply rewarding experience. Participating in “Wakate Dojo” has always been a highlight of my academic journey. As this was my third time attending, I appreciated the chance to engage with fellow researchers and graduate students from various disciplines within the Center for Medical Transformation at Kobe University. Events like these are rare opportunities to connect with individuals from research groups I don’t often interact with, making each session a unique experience. The informal social gatherings, paired with wonderful meals, created the perfect environment to share updates with colleagues and form new connections. The poster session stood out as a particularly valuable part of the retreat. Receiving insightful questions and constructive advice from researchers with diverse perspectives significantly enriched my understanding of my own work. In turn, attending other participants’ presentations and engaging in casual discussions was equally enjoyable and informative. The lectures also made a profound impact. Dr. Kikuchi’s passionate approach to research was inspiring, while Dr. Ohno’s discussion of the host-microbiota interactions, a field of increasing significance, was enlightening. Hearing from such esteemed experts has left me with new ideas and perspectives to explore. Overall, this retreat reaffirmed the importance of interdisciplinary exchanges in advancing research. I am grateful for the chance to participate and look forward to continuing to be part of such enriching opportunities.

藤間　秀平　生理学分野　D5

I am honored to have received the Best Presentation Award at the CMX Retreat "Wakate-Dojo." This event provided an invaluable opportunity to share my research on the role of parvalbumin neurons in the insular cortex (IC) in processing social information. Presenting my findings to a diverse audience of researchers allowed me to receive constructive feedback and engage in stimulating discussions that will help refine my work. Throughout the retreat, I was particularly impressed by the breadth of research topics and the depth of scientific discussions. The environment fostered open exchange, which was both intellectually stimulating and inspiring. I sincerely appreciate the insightful questions and comments from both the faculty and fellow participants, which helped me view my research from different perspectives. Receiving this award has reinforced my motivation to further explore the neural circuits underlying social behavior. I am grateful for the support and encouragement from my mentors, colleagues, and the CMX community. Moving forward, I hope to build on this experience and contribute further to the field of neuroscience. I would like to express my gratitude to the organizers of the CMX Retreat for creating such an enriching platform for young researchers. I look forward to future opportunities to engage in similar academic exchanges.