In our laboratory, we have conducted research focusing on sexual reproduction among plant physiological phenomena. In particular, recently, in addition to investigating the mysteries of sexual reproduction, I have been aiming to investigate the genetic background of plants' expansion onto land, the acquisition of multicellular systems, and the primitive functions of plant hormones. To achieve this, we need not only physiological analysis, but also biochemical analysis focusing on proteins, molecular biological analysis focusing on gene expression, protein localization analysis using confocal microscopy, bioinformatics, and next-generation sequencing. We can incorporate anything to suit the phenomenon we want to investigate, such as comparative genomic analysis that makes full use of.
The main experimental subjects are Closterium, Spirogyra, and Volvox, but in order to explore gene functions, we also work with a variety of organisms such as Escherichia coli, yeast, and moss. In addition, as necessary, we travel to various locations in Japan and overseas to collect samples. We even had a graduate student accompany us to Nepal to collect samples.
After listening to each student's wishes, we ask each student to select a research topic that interests them. If you produce research results, you will have the opportunity to present them not only at domestic but also international conferences. The main presentations were at academic conferences held in the UK, South Korea, Poland, and other countries. Domestic presentations were held at various locations from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
Our laboratory is looking for laboratory members (students, postdoctoral researchers) to work together on research. Please feel free to contact us first.