JAPANESE

Member

HP用写真(西山)

Principal Investigator
Professor

Koichi Nishiyama, M.D., Ph.D.

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Biography

EDUCATION
1992 M.D., School of Medicine, Kumamoto University
1996-2000 Graduate School of Medicine, Kumamoto University
2006 Ph.D. (Medicine), Kumamoto University
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
1992-1994 Resident in Internal Medicine, Kumamoto University Hospital and the affiliated Hospitals (Prof. Hirofumi Yasue)
1994-1996 Resident in Cardiology, Kumamoto Chuo Hospital and Yatsushiro General Hospital
2000-2002 Visiting Research Fellow, Division of Integrative Cell Biology, Institution of Molecular Embryology and Genetics, Kumamoto University (IMEG) (Prof. Hiroki Kurihara)
2000-2005 Clinical Research Fellow, Kumamoto University Hospital and the affiliated Hospitals (Prof. Hisao Ogawa)
2005-2006 Research fellow, Department of Developmental and Medical Technology (Sankyo), Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo (Prof. Hiroki Kurihara)
2006-2014 Assistant Professor, Department of Physiological Chemistry and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo (Prof. Hiroki Kurihara)
2014-2015 Lecturer, Department of Preventive Cardiac Medicine, Kumamoto University Hospital
2014-present Principal Investigator, Nishiyama Laboratory, International Research Center of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University
2015-2016 Lecturer, Department of General and Community Medicine, Kumamoto University
2016-2021 Associate Professor, International Research Center for Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University
2021-present Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki
HONORS and AWARDS
Poster award of IVBM 2012 (2012)
SOCIETIES
The Japanese Vascular Biology and Medicine Organization (Committee)
Japanese Circulation Society
The Molecular Biology Society of Japan
Japanese Society of Mathematical Biology
Japanese Society of Developmental Biologist
The Biophysical Society of Japan
Research Field
Vascular Biology & Medicine, Quantitative Biology, Theoretical Biology
Message
How should we conduct our research? Consequently, what can research provide us with? Admittedly, I don’t have adequate answers for it at this time. I am going to reach after the truth behind the things which I have interest in, genuinely and with insatiable curiosity. After that, I believe the answers will be found.

Assistant professor

Honami Ogoh

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Biography
2002 Graduation from the Acupuncture Department at Meiji Toyo Medical College
2011 Graduation from the Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Nara Women’s University
2013 Completion of the Master’s Course in the Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences, Nara Women’s University
2016 Completed the Doctor of Philosophy Program (Doctorate) in Human Culture at the Graduate School of Nara Women’s University
2016-2017 JSPS Research Fellow (at Nara Women’s University)
2017- Assistant Professor, Department of Functional Regulation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki
Qualifications and licenses
・Acupuncturist/Moxibustion practitioner
・Junior and senior high school first-class teaching license (science)
・Junior and senior high school specialized teaching license (science)
Affiliated Academic Societies
・GRC/GRS(Craniofacial Morphogenesis and Tissue Regeneration)
・GRC/GRS(Neural Crest and CranialPlacodes)
・tsukushinokai
・The Japanese Cancer Association
・Japan Molecular Biology Society
Research Field
・vascular dynamics
・Embryonic Development (Mouse)
・Facial dysplasia
・Creation and analysis of disease model Mouse
HONORS and AWARDS
2016年 Nara Women’s University Graduate School of Human Culture Scholarship Award
2017年 FY2017 [Advanced Model Biological Support Platform] Young Researchers Support Technology Seminar “Best Talk Award”
Message
Even though I hated studying so much as a child…
I even retaken the university entrance exams, and even now I’m still studying and researching, walking the path of silent trial and error. There are times when I feel like I’m taking such a roundabout and incompetent way, but I feel that it’s a lot of fun to “learn the contents of things properly,” “be able to face things I don’t understand head-on,” and “bring together our areas of expertise for discussion and work as a team toward the same goal.” Of course, there are many difficult things, but I think it’s a place where you can enjoy everything together.
I’ll do my best♪♪

Assistant professor

Yasuyuki Hanada

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Education&Career:
2006−2012 M.D., School of Medicine, Nagoya University
2018-2022 Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University Cardiology(Prof.Toyoaki Murohara )
(2018-2021  Nishiyama Laboratory, International Research Center of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University)

SOCIETIES:
The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine、The Japanese Circulation Society、The Japanese Vascular Biology and Medicine Organization

Research Field:
Vascular Biology

Message:
In angiogenesis,new vessels are formed dynamically by movements and modifications of various kinds of the cell.
I research on how the extravascular environments, such as physical actions and the existence of the pericytes, effect on and interact with this dynamics in angiogenesis.

3rd doctoral student in the Medical and Veterinary Medicine Graduate School

Halder Semanti

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Birthplace
Kolkata,India.
Biography
2014-2019 Msc.Integrated Biotechnology, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, India
2018-2019 Semester Abroad Program scholarship- Exchange Student at the Laboratory of Applied Physiology,University of Miyazaki,Japan
2020-2022 Teaching Cum Research Associate-Center for biomaterials Cellular and molecular Theranostics,VIT university-Oral Oncology
2022-Present Government of Japan-MEXT scholarship recipient 2022-Ph.D candidate-Laboratory of vascular and cellular dynamics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki
MASSAGE:
My research is focussed on the causative link of cardiac microvascular dysfunction to heart failure and studies involving the role of various mediators in the regulation of vascular function and disease.

2rd doctoral student in the Medical and Veterinary Medicine Graduate School

KASI VISHNUVARDHINIDUTT

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Birthplace
Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Education
2015-2020 M.Sc., Integrated Biotechnology, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
2019-2020 Semester Study Abroad Program Scholarship – Laboratory of Applied Physiology, University of Miyazaki
2020-2023 Teaching and Research Assistant – Aquaculture Biotechnology Laboratory, VIT University
(2023-present) 2023- Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship Student: Laboratory of Vascular Cell Dynamics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki
MASSAGE:
Hailing from one of the very traditional states of India (Tamil Nadu), I’m fascinated in learning the beauty of Japanese culture and traditions every single day.
My research interest is on the extracellular vesicles and its potential application in angiogenesis.

6rd student,school of medicine(trainee of MD researcher)

Yuka Ozeki

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1993年 born in Nagoya City,Aichi Prefecture
2011年 graduated from Taki High School
2015年 B.Ed. (graduated from the faculty of education,Nagoya University)
2019年 move to Miyazaki(leave for my home town for the first time in forever)
2021年 encounter our lab.

Qualification:teaching certificate(Junior high school and high school,English)

MASSAGE:
I’m enjoying and doing my best on the study of medicine and vascular and cellular dynamics!

5rd student,school of medicine(trainee of MD researcher)

Tomomi Nagahara

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coming soon

5rd student,school of medicine(trainee of MD researcher)

Souta Nakano

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Birthplace
Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Education
2020 Graduated from Kurume University High School
2021 Admission to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki
MASSAGE:
I would like to remember not to be overwhelmed by the events in front of me, but to have a bird’s eye view of what I am currently seeking in my experiments. I would also like to enjoy my research while being grateful for the kindness of my professors.

3rd student,school of medicine(trainee of MD researcher)

Sakura Takemori

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Birthplace
Miyakonojyo City, Miyazaki Prefecture
Education
2022 Graduated from Miyakonojo Izumigaoka High School
2023 Admission to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki
MASSAGE:
I am learning from scratch, including how to use research tools. I am still inexperienced, but I hope to enjoy my research to the best of my ability.

3rd student,school of medicine(trainee of MD researcher)

Ayaka Okura

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Birthplace
Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Education
2021 Graduated from Kamakura Jogakuin High School
2023 Admission to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki
MASSAGE:
I look forward to working in the world of research.

2rd student,school of medicine(trainee of MD researcher)

Rina Akagami

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Birthplace
Setagaya Ward, Tokyo
Education
2024 Graduated from Yokohama Futaba High School
2024 Admission to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki
MASSAGE:
I may cause some inconvenience due to my inexperience, but this is a field that I am interested in, so I will do my best while never forgetting to be grateful to the people around me.

2rd student,school of medicine(trainee of MD researcher)

Chinatsu Watanabe

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Birthplace
Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Education
2024 Graduated from Aiko High School
2024 Admission to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki
MASSAGE:
I will treasure this precious time I have available for research and do my best.