Events
CMX Seminar — Dr. Yosuke Kumamoto (Rutgers University)
We hosted a CMX Seminar by Dr. Yosuke Kumamoto (Rutgers University, USA). ▶ See the seminar report
CMX Seminar — Dr. Teruyuki Sano (University of Illinois at Chicago)
We hosted a CMX Seminar by Dr. Teruyuki Sano (University of Illinois at Chicago, USA). ▶ See the seminar report
Yonsei University (Korea)
Dr. Okabe gave invited lectures at the Department of Microbiology and Immunology (College of Medicine) and the Department of Systems Biology (College of Life Science and Biotechnology) at Yonsei University in Seoul.
Welcome and Farewell Party
We held a welcome and farewell party to bid farewell to members who had supported the lab for many years and to welcome new members.
1st KAIST / Yonsei University–IFReC Joint Symposium
A joint symposium with KAIST and Yonsei University was held, with lively academic exchange. It was also a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with former colleagues and to raise expectations for future collaborations.
The Journal of Clinical Investigation
The paper by Dr. Shinjyo (researcher) was published in JCI. It was featured in numerous media outlets, including EurekAlert, Asia Research News, New Atlas, and others.
Seminar in Medical Chemistry (Institute of Science Tokyo)
We gave a graduate lecture and seminar at Institute of Science Tokyo. Discussions at the after-party were lively and inspiring.
Team Handai Retreat
Graduate student Mr. Ohara presented at the Team Handai Retreat. He was the only graduate student among those selected for an oral presentation (in English), and his diligent practice paid off with a very well-received talk. Thank you for the presentation!
Early Career Immunology
Dr. Okabe spoke in the 2023–2024 season of the Digital Seminar Series "Early Career Immunology" (@EarlyImmunology).
Academia Sinica (Taiwan)
Dr. Okabe gave a lecture at the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS), Academia Sinica, and deepened exchanges with its members. He also visited National Taiwan University. Taiwan was a wonderful place.
IFReC Seminar — Dr. Ruth Franklin (Harvard University)
On January 22, 2024, we hosted a seminar by Dr. Ruth Franklin, who leads a laboratory at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, USA. Thank you to everyone who attended and for the many questions! (Profile)
The Year in Experimental Medicine 2023
Our JEM paper was selected for "The Year in Experimental Medicine."
IFReC Seminar — Dr. Yosuke Kumamoto (Rutgers University)
We hosted a seminar by Dr. Yosuke Kumamoto, who leads a laboratory at Rutgers University, USA. It concluded successfully with many participants and lively discussion. Thank you!
Review Article by Graduate Student Mr. Ohara Published
A review written by Mr. Ohara (2nd-year doctoral student, Graduate School of Medicine) was published in the Journal of Clinical Immunology & Allergology, July issue. Congratulations!
JEM Immunology Collection 2023
Our paper was selected for the JEM Immunology Collection 2023 and featured on the journal cover, with an Andy Warhol–style design by the art designer.
The 100th Annual Meeting of the Physiological Society of Japan
Dr. Okabe gave a lecture at the symposium of the 100th Annual Meeting of the Physiological Society of Japan, held at the Kyoto International Conference Center. The symposium spanned diverse fields with very lively, educational discussions (meeting website). Afterward, he visited Kyoto University for a collaboration meeting.
University of Bonn (Germany)
Dr. Okabe gave a lecture at a symposium held at Immunosensation2, University of Bonn, Germany. Unusually for the season, it was warm enough not to need a coat.
Institute Briefing & Lab Tour
A joint briefing and lab tour of the Research Institute for Microbial Diseases and IFReC was held online (announcement). Our lab also participated. At the time, our laboratory participated as a cooperative course in the Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine.
Laboratory Relocation
We closed our laboratory at Kyoto University, where we had spent four years, and relocated to Osaka University. Thanks to the cooperation of lab members including Ms. Kimura and Ms. Yoshihara, the move was completed smoothly. (Photos: top = after the move; bottom = Kyoto lab, 2017.)
