Staff

OISHI Isao, Ph.D.

Position
Director
Location
AIST Shikoku
Research Profiles
Research Theme
  • Genome modification of poultry and industrial applications
  • Production of recombinant proteins using chicken eggs
  • Improvement of poultry breeds through genome editing

CHINZEI Kiyoyuki, Ph.D.

Position
Principal Researcher
Location
AIST Tsukuba East
Research Profiles
Catalog
Research Theme
  • Regulatory science for medical devices
  • Surgical robotics and standardization
  • Biomechanics of surgical assistance

KOSAKA Ryo, Ph.D.

Position
Deputy Director
Location
AIST Tsukuba East
Research Profiles
Catalog
Research Theme
  • Hydrodynamically levitated centrifugal blood pump
  • AI-based pump design
  • Ex-vivo organ perfusion

KATO Dai, Ph.D.

Position
Deputy Director
Location
AIST Shikoku
Research Profiles
Catalog
Research Theme
  • Development of high-performance nanocarbon material electrodes
  • Electrochemical analysis
  • Highly sensitive detection of trace substances

YOSHINAKA Kiyoshi, Ph.D.

Position
Principal Research Manager
Location
AIST Tsukuba Central 6
Research Profiles
Catalog
Research Theme
  • Drug-combination focused ultrasound therapy
  • Control of in vivo surface friction and locomotion mechanisms for medical devices
  • Measurement and evaluation methods for physical quantities related to the functions and performance of medical devices

Division-Affiliated Staff

MAKITA Yoji, Ph.D.

Position
Deputy Director, Shikoku Center (Attached to Department)
Location
AIST Shikoku
Research Profiles
Research Theme
  • Development of Adsorbents for the Removal of Harmful Ions
  • Development of Functional Inorganic Fillers
  • Development of Antibacterial Dental Materials

YAMAMURA Shohei, Ph.D.

Position
Chief Planning Coordinator, Regional Affairs Department, Research Strategy Headquarters
Location
AIST Tsukuba Central 1
Research Profiles
Catalog
Research Theme
  • Cell Chips for Single-Cell Analysis and Diagnostics
  • Analysis of Circulating Tumor Cells and Anticancer Drug-Resistant Cancer Cells
  • Development of a Single-Cell Culture and Evaluation System

KURITA Ryoji, Ph.D.

Position
Chief Planning Coordinator, Evaluation Division, Corporate Planning Headquarters
Location
AIST Tsukuba Central 1
Research Profiles
Catalog
Research Theme
  • Rapid Epigenome Analysis Technology
  • Online Monitoring and Evaluation Technology for Cultured Cells
  • Rapid Screening and Analysis Devices for Microorganisms

MORIKAWA Kumi, Ph.D.

Position
Senior Researcher
Location
AIST Shikoku
Research Profiles

YAMASHITA Juli, B.Sc.

Position
Career Expert
Location
AIST Tsukuba East
Research Profiles
Catalog
Research Theme
  • Research and Development of Human Body Models for Surgical Training and Procedure Simulation
  • Research and Development of a Remote Procedural Training and Guidance System
  • Research on the Development Process of Medical Human Body Models

TANAKA Masato, Ph.D.

Position
Career Expert
Location
AIST Shikoku
Research Profiles
Research Theme
  • Development of Portable Diagnostic Devices
  • Automated Measurement Technologies

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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