Announcement
Integrative Developmental Engineering Division started!
Our life begins with fertilization and progresses through changes such as implantation, birth, growth, and aging, and this cycle is passed on to the next generation through the germ cells. This sequence of processes is called the “life cycle”. In our laboratory, we aim to elucidate various life phenomena in the life cycle by using developmental engineering technology with oocytes, sperm, and embryos, as well as genetic and epigenetic analysis technology. Furthermore, based on the knowledge obtained from these studies, we will contribute to establishing more advanced developmental engineering technologies to maintain and supply high-quality and reliable bioresources.
Michiko Hirose’s introductory article was posted on the BRC site.
An article introducing Michiko Hirose, Technical Staff II of our laboratory, was featured in the serial project “Diversity initiatives to support active participation, Interview with Staff Working in 12 Laboratories (FY2024)” on the BRC site. ”Developing Novel Animal Models Using Advanced Technology Supporting World’s-first Research” BRC Site
“In memory of Dr. Ryuzo Yanagimachi (Yana) (1928–2023)” has been published.
A paper co-authored by Dr. Ogura in our lab and Professor Wakayama (Univ. of Yamanashi) has been published. The paper is a memorial to Professor Emeritus Ryuzo Yanagimachi of the University of Hawaii, a mentor of Drs. Ogura and Wakayama. Professor Yanagimachi was a great researcher in fertilization, ICSI, freeze-dried sperm, and cloning, and continued his research on fertilization of various organisms after his retirement. Unfortunately, he passed away in September 2023 after the announcement of his Kyoto Prize award. J-Stage Site @RBRC_BED_en
The 2023 Kyoto Prize Commemorative Lectures were held.
The 2023 Kyoto Prize, which honors outstanding achievements in the fields of science and the arts, was awarded at an award ceremony held in Kyoto City on October 10. Commemorative lectures were held the following day on the 11th. Professor Emeritus Ryuzo Yanagimachi of the University of Hawaii, U.S.A., in the Advanced Technology Division, who was highly evaluated for his achievements in establishing the ICSI technique, passed away in September after the award was decided, so Dr. Ogura introduced the achievements of his mentor, Dr. Yanagimachi. Kyoto Prize Site (Commemorative Lectures)
Articles introducing Dr. Inoue and Ms. Ogonuki in our lab have been published on the BRC website.
Interviews with Dr. Inoue and Ms. Ogonuki have been published as articles of BRC serials feature project ” Interview with women in research positions”. This project was supported by RIKEN’s plan “Diversity initiatives to support women’s active participation”. The joy of finding something new fuels my desire to train the next generation (Kimiko Inoue, Senior Research Scientist) Even people who aren’t good at science can become researchers. If you have an interest, just go for it (Narumi Ogonuki, Senior Technical Scientist)
Shogo Matoba’s research proposal has been accepted for FOREST by JST
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) has selected new research proposals for FY2022 under its Fusion Oriented Research for disruptive Science and Technology (FOREST) program, and Dr. Shogo Matoba’s research proposal has been accepted. Title of the proposal: Protection of embryogenesis by the placenta and the consequences of its disruption.