Mr. Bhim Bahadur Biswa, who graduated from SOKENDAI in September 2024 as a member of the Mouse Genomics Resource Laboratory, has been awarded the School of Life Science “Dean’s Award” for the first semester of 2024.

The Dean’s Award recognizes degree recipients who have conducted research worthy of commendation and reported their accomplishments in an outstanding doctoral thesis. The award was presented on September 27, 2024 during the graduation ceremony. In addition to the Dean’s Award, Mr. Biswa has also been awarded the Genetics Program’s Morishima Award.

・Thesis title :  Role of gut bacteria in domestication of mice

Mr. Biswa has provided the following statement regarding the award.

“I am deeply honored to receive the Dean’s Award from the School of Life Sciences, SOKENDAI University, for my PhD research. This recognition underscores the significance of our work in understanding the role of the gut microbiome in the animal domestication process. I am immensely grateful for the guidance and support from my supervisors and lab members, as well as the collaborative environment fostered by the National Institute of Genetics, which has been crucial in advancing this project. This award motivates me to continue pursuing innovative research with the potential to make a lasting impact in the scientific community. “

Mr. Biswa, Bhim Bahadur (right) & Associate Professor Koide