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New Members in FY 2024

Junichi KIKUTA

Professor, Div. of Immunology, Dept. of Future Medical Sciences

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In December 2023, I was appointed as Professor in the Department of Immunology. And I am pleased to join the CMX Imaging Research Platform. Through collaboration with other departments within Kobe University, interdisciplinary collaborations, and international collaborations, we hope to promote translational research utilizing our unique intravital imaging technology. In particular, we hope to analyze the pathogenesis of various intractable diseases such as autoimmune diseases, fibrotic diseases, and cancer in their early stages of development, and to clarify "why diseases occur" in order to develop ideal treatments with fewer side effects. We would also like to make efforts to nurture young medical researchers and physician-scientists who will lead the next generation of medical research. We look forward to your continued guidance and encouragement.

Takashi SASAYAMA

Professor, Div. of Neurosurgery, Dept. of Surgery Related

Brain research is progressing rapidly. The theme of our department is developing new diagnosis and treatments for malignant brain tumors. To date, we have researched on microRNA expression and function in brain tumors, tumor-specific signal pathways, identification of molecules that promote metastasis and dissemination, tumor-specific metabolic pathways. Recently, we are focusing tumor heterogeneity and tumor immune microenvironment. In addition, we are researching on neural networks in the brain through electrophysiological, radiological and anatomical approach. We would like to develop brain research in collaboration with basic and clinical laboratories and in close collaboration with other sections of CMX. We appreciate your continued guidance and cooperation.

Akitoyo HISHIMOTO

Professor, Div. of Psychiatry, Dept. of Internal Related

I have been in my current position since January 2023. In my laboratory, we aim to elucidate the molecular biological mechanisms of various psychiatric disorders. In particular, we have been collecting blood and postmortem brain samples from suicide victims in collaboration with the Department of Forensic Medicine and the Hyogo Prefectural Coroner's Office for many years. Currently, we have more than 1,500 DNA samples from individuals who have attempted suicide, making our department one of the world's leading meccas for suicide research. Since 2023, we have been selected for the Moonshot R&D Program promoted by JST, and is engaged in future-oriented research aimed at social implementation of mental health research, which will become increasingly important in the future.