Bioimaging
Research Group

Research Introduction

Developing Imaging and Sensing Technologies to Support the Future of the Bioindustry

Various targets exist all around us, including biomolecules and biological tissues, as well as food products and environmental substances. These targets vary widely in size and concentration, making the development of new technologies essential for accurately “visualizing” and “measuring” them. Our group is engaged in the research and development of highly original observation and measurement technologies, devices, materials, and methodologies aimed at realizing next-generation imaging and sensing technologies. In addition, we actively promote the practical application and social implementation of our research outcomes to contribute to society.

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Development of Scanning Electron Assisted Dielectric Microscopy (SE-ADM) for Direct Observation of Biological Samples in Aqueous Solution, Establishment of Quantitative Analysis Technology for Intracellular and Extracellular Substances Based on Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) , Development of High-Performance Molecular Probes for the Visualization of Target Biomolecules, Development of Specific Aptamer Technology (SureGrip Aptamer), Design and Synthesis of Chemical Probes for Biomolecule Analysis

Members

SUZUKI Yoshio, Ph.D.

Position
Group Leader
Location
AIST Tsukuba Central 6
Research Profiles
Catalog
Research Theme
  • Molecular design and organic synthesis of novel functional materials
  • Detection of biomolecules using novel functional materials
  • Application to detection reagents, sensing elements, and related devices

OGURA Toshihiko, Ph.D.

Position
Chief Senior Researcher
Location
AIST Tsukuba Central 6
Research Profiles
Catalog
Research Theme
  • Development of microscopes for direct nanoscale observation of minute samples in solution
  • Development of methods for compositional analysis of samples
  • Development of novel image-analysis algorithms

YAMAMOTO Johtaro, Ph.D.

Position
Senior Researcher
Location
AIST Tsukuba Central 6
Research Profiles
Catalog
Research Theme
  • Evaluation of nanoenvironments in polymer solutions by diffusion measurement
  • Development of simple molecular diffusion measurement methods using optical-fiber optical systems
  • Verification of the possibility of controlling biomolecules by sub-THz wave irradiation

NAKAMURA Rikako, Ph.D.

Position
Researcher
Location
AIST Tsukuba Central 6
Research Theme
  • Establishment of caging methods for biological applications
  • Development of diagnostic technologies based on the creation of chemical probes

MIYAGISHI Makoto, Ph.D.

Position
Career Researcher
Location
AIST Tsukuba Central 6
Research Profiles
Catalog
Research Theme
  • Development of technologies for obtaining and optimizing high-performance aptamers with high specificity and high affinity
  • Development of aptamer-based delivery systems for drugs and nucleic acid therapeutics (DDS; ApDC, ApOC)

Research Groups

Nano-Biodevice Research Group
Bioimaging Research Group
Biomaterials Research Group
Medical Devices Research Group
Medical Care Technology Research Group
Biosensing Research Group
Cellular Function Analysis Research Group
Cell Handling and Diagnostic Technology Research Group
Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology Research Group
Oral Frail Research Group

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