2025/03/21Award
Mr. Minami, Katsuhiko, Ms. Iida, Shiori, and Mr. Hatoyama, Yuki received the Morishima Award
Mr. Minami, Katsuhiko, Ms. Iida, Shiori, and Mr. Hatoyama, Yuki received the Morishima Award from the Genetics Program at SOKENDAI. At the award ceremony held on March 12, 2025, Dr. Iwasato, Chair of the Genetics Program, presented them with certificates and a catalog of the research grant.
The Morishima Award is given to students in the Genetics Program to honor their outstanding performance during their PhD studies and to encourage further achievements.
From left to right: Dr. Iwasato, Chair of the Genetics Program, Mr. Minami, Ms. Iida, Mr. Hatoyama.
Minami, Katsuhiko(Genome Dynamics Laboratory, Thesis Advisor: Dr. Maeshima, Kazuhiro)
Thesis Title: Replication-dependent histone (Repli-Histo) labeling dissects the physical properties of euchromatin/heterochromatin in living human cells
Iida, Shiori(Genome Dynamics Laboratory, Thesis Advisor: Dr. Maeshima, Kazuhiro）
Thesis Title: How nuclear environment influences chromatin motion and organization
Hatoyama, Yuki(Molecular Cell Engineering Laboratory, Thesis Advisor: Dr. Kanemaki, Masato)
Thesis Title: A combinational degron system with AID2 and BromoTag uncovers the relationship between DNA replication and the cell cycle
2025/01/23Award
Dr. Harsha Somashekar won the Plants Best PhD Thesis Award
Dr. Harsha Somashekar, who graduated from Dept. Genetics of SOKENDAI and had researched at Plant Cytogenetics Lab in NIG, won Best PhD Thesis Award by Plants, an international journal of plant science.
・Thesis Title Awarded: GLUCAN SYNTHASE-LIKE5 Promotes Anther Callose Deposition to Maintain Timely Initiation and Progression of Meiosis in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
2025/01/21Award
Masa A. Shimazoe won the “Poster Award”
Masa A. Shimazoe (D3, Department of Genetics, SOKENDAI) in Genome Dynamics Laboratory received the Poster Award for poster presentation at the Life Science Retreat 2024 held in Yamanashi, Japan on January 16-17, 2025.
・Title of the presentation: Linker histone H1 functions as a liquid-like glue to organize chromatin in living human cells
Masa A. Shimazoe
2024/12/25Award
Dr. Huong Ta received the Best Papers Award
Dr. Huong Ta, a project postdoc in Plant Cytogenetics Lab./Nonomura Lab., received the Best Papers Award 2024 in the 96th Annual Meeting of the Genetics Society of Japan.
・Title: AGO4a contributes to the epigenetic shaping of meiotic DNA methylome in rice
・The Winners List
Dr. Huong Ta (left) with Prof Nonomura
2024/11/28Award
Xiaoxuan Zhu and Yuki Hatoyama received the “Excellent Poster Award”
Dr. Xiaoxuan Zhu (Postdoctoral Researcher) and Mr. Yuki Hatoyama (5th-year PhD student at SOKENDAI and JSPS Research Fellow DC2) from the Laboratory of Molecular Cell Engineering (Kanemaki Lab) presented posters at the 12th 3R+3C International Symposium held in Fukuoka from November 18th to 22nd, 2024. Both were honored with the “Excellent Poster Award.”
The 3R+3C International Symposium is a biennial international conference focused on research in DNA Replication, Repair, and Recombination (3R), as well as Chromatin, Chromosomes, and the Cell Cycle (3C).
Left, Zhu-san; Right, Hatoyama-san
2024/11/25Award
Katsuhiko Minami and Masa A. Shimazoe won the “Excellent Poster Award”
Katsuhiko Minami (SOKENDAI D5 student and JSPS Special Researcher) and Masa A. Shimazoe (SOKENDAI D3 student and JSPS Special Researcher) from Genome Dynamics Laboratory received the “Excellent Poster Award” at the 12th 3R+3C International Symposium held in Fukuoka, Japan, on November 18th – 22nd.
The 3R+3C International Symposium is an international research meeting on 3R+3C, which stands for DNA replication, repair, recombination plus chromatin, chromosome, and cell cycle.
Left, Minami-san; Right, Shimazoe-san
2024/10/18Award
“Dean’s Award” awarded to Genetics Program student Bhim Bahadur Biswa
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
2024/09/20Award
Mr. Biswa, Bhim Bahadur received the Morishima Award
On September 10, 2024, Mr. Biswa, Bhim Bahadur (Mouse Genomics Resource Laboratory, Koide Laboratory) received the Morishima Award from the Genetics Program, SOKENDAI.
The Morishima Award is given to students in the Genetics Program to honor their outstanding performances during PhD studies and to encourage further achievements.
・Biswa, Bhim Bahadur (Mouse Genomics Resource Laboratory, thesis advisor: Koide Tsuyoshi)
thesis title : Role of gut bacteria in domestication of mice
2024/09/02Award
Aoi Otsuka won the First-place Poster Award
Aoi Otsuka, D4 student and SOKENDAI Special Researcher, in Genome Dynamics Laboratory, received the First-place Poster Award at the Physical Models of Living Matters – The 3rd Symposium of Physical Biology and Biological Physics held in Taoyuan, Taiwan, on August 30th – September 1st, 2024.
Otsuka was supported by the Young Researcher Support Program of Genome modality consortium to attend the symposium.
Aoi Otsuka -san
2024/08/26Award
Ayjan Urazbayeva won the Best Presentation Award
Ayjan Urazbayeva, D4 SOKENDAI student and MEXT Scholar in Multiscale Sensory Structure Laboratory, received the Best Presentation Award at “Shaping the Future of Early-Career Zebrafish Researchers” Workshop in the 18th International Zebrafish Conference Conference held in Kyoto, August 17th – 21st.
Ayjan-san
2024/08/13Award
Adilgazy Semeigazin won the Poster Award and Travel Award
Adilgazy Semeigazin, D4 student and MEXT Scholar in Genome Dynamics Laboratory, received the Second-place Poster Award at the FASEB Research Conference ”Biology of Acetylation in Health and Disease“ held in Rome, Italy, on August 4th – 8th. He also received the Travel Award.
Semeigazin was also supported by SOKENDAI Student Dispatch Program to attend the conference.
Semeigazin-san
2024/03/04Award
Professor Masato Kanemaki awarded the 23rd Yamazaki-Teiichi Prize
Professor Masato Kanemaki of Molecular Cell Engineering Laboratory has been awarded the 23rd Yamazaki-Teiichi Prize. This award, presented by Foundation for Promotion of Materials Science and Technology (MST), is given to individuals who have made outstanding creative achievements which lead to practical applications through the publication of technical papers, acquisition of patents, development of methods and technology. The prize is presented in four fields: “Materials,” “Semiconductors and Systems, Information, and Electronics,” “Measurement and Evaluation,” and “Bio and Medical Sciences.” In the fiscal year 2023, selection was conducted in the fields of “Measurement and Evaluation” and “Bio and Medical Sciences,” and Professor Kanemaki was selected as the recipient in the field of Bio and Medical Sciences.
https://www.mst.or.jp/Portals/0/prize/japanese/winners/newwinners.html
The prize ceremony and acceptance lecture were held on February 28, 2024, at The Japan Academy in Tokyo.
2024/01/24Award
Bhim Bahadur Biswa in Mouse Genomics Resource Laboratory won the “MBSJ2023 Best Science Pitch Award” at the MSBJ2023
Bhim Bahadur Biswa(D5 student and SOKENDAI Special Researcher) in Mouse Genomics Resource Laboratory won the “MBSJ2023 Best Science Pitch Award” at the 46th Annual Meeting of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan (MBSJ2023)
- Poster Title: Changes in the gut microbiome associated with domestication of mice
2024/01/24Award
ISLAM Moutushi in Molecular Cell Engineering Laboratory won the “Poster Award” at the SOKENDAI Retreat
ISLAM Moutushi in Molecular Cell Engineering Laboratory won the “Poster Award” at the SOKENDAI Retreat.
- 受賞発表タイトル： Targeted protein degradation with a single-chain antibody-based degron system.
2024/01/23Award
ISLAM Moutushi in Molecular Cell Engineering Laboratory won the “MBSJ2023 Award for EMBO Poster Clinic” at the MSBJ2023
ISLAM Moutushi in Molecular Cell Engineering Laboratory won the “MBSJ2023 Award for EMBO Poster Clinic” at the 46th Annual Meeting of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan (MBSJ2023)
- Poster Title: Targeted protein degradation with a single-chain antibody-based AID2 system
2024/01/09
Shiori Iida at Genome Dynamics Laboratory won the “Early Career Presentation Award” and the “IUPAB student award” at the 61st Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Japan
Shiori Iida, a D4 student and JSPS Research Fellow at Genome Dynamics Laboratory, was honored with the “Early Career Presentation Award” and the “IUPAB student award” during the 61st Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Japan in Nagoya, Japan, held from November 14th to 16th. The “IUPAB student award” is granted to a maximum of three outstanding presenters among the students who applied for the Early Career Award / Early Career Presentation Award. Recipients of this award received a certificate and a monetary prize.
- Awarded presentation title: Higher order structure of chromatin regulates local chromatin motion and chromatin stiffness
Left: Ms. Iida holding the certificate
Right: Ms. Iida receiving the certificate from President Takahashi of the Biophysics Society of Japan
2024/01/04
Masa A. Shimazoe in Genome Dynamics Laboratory won the “Student Presentation Award” at the 61st Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Japan
Masa A. Shimazoe (D2, Department of Genetics, SOKENDAI) in Genome Dynamics Laboratory received the “Student Presentation Award” at the 61st Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Japan held in Nagoya, Japan, November 14-16, 2023.
- Title of Presentation: Linker Histone H1 serves as Liquid-like “Glue” for the Chromatin Domain
2023/12/28Award
Katsuhiko Minami in Genome Dynamics Laboratory won the “Student Presentation Award” and “wwPDB Student Award” at the 61st Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Japan
Katsuhiko Minami, D5 student and JSPS Special Researcher in Genome Dynamics Laboratory, received the “Student Presentation Award” at the 61st Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Japan held in Nagoya, Japan, on November 14th – 16th. In addition, He also received the “wwPBD Student Award”, which is given to the best presenters of research related to protein / nucleic acid structural studies.
- Awarded presentation title: Replication-dependent histone (Repli-Histo) labeling revealed that chromatin motion can determine DNA replication timing
2023/10/06Award
“SOKENDAI Award” awarded to Dr. Harsha Somashekar (Plant Cytogenetics Laboratory)
Dr. Harsha Somashekar of the Plant Cytogenetics Laboratory has received the 11th “SOKENDAI Award” of the Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI.
The SOKENDAI Award was established in (Academic Year) 2018 to recognize degree recipients who have conducted research worthy of commendation and reported their accomplishments in an outstanding doctoral thesis. Dr. Somashekar was presented with a certificate and a trophy by Dr. Nagata, President of SOKENDAI, on September 28, 2023 during the graduation ceremony. Dr. Somashekar has also been awarded the Genetics Program’s Morishima Award.
▶ thesis title : GLUCAN SYNTHASE-LIKE5 promotes anther callose deposition to maintain timely initiation and progression of meiosis in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Comment from Dr. Harsha Somashekar
I embarked on a journey at NIG in 2018 with a dream – to become an independent researcher, contribute to the world of knowledge, and address real-world challenges. Today, five years later, that dream stands fulfilled. This achievement owes itself to the unwavering support and guidance I have received from NIG, my nurturing parent institute of SOKENDAI University.
NIG is an extraordinary institution. It not only imparts knowledge but also instills in its students a unique perspective for tackling real-world issues. The most valuable lesson I’ve learned here is the art of creating new knowledge and doing science in a right way. Thanks to the high-quality training programs and courses provided at NIG, I have gained invaluable knowledge and skills in conducting research.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to NIG for affording me this remarkable opportunity. I also want to recognize the immensely talented faculty members who have been my mentors and guides on this doctoral journey. Their enduring support and mentorship have been instrumental in shaping me as a researcher.
2023/09/14Award
Mr. Harsha Somashekar (Plant Cytogenetics Laboratory) received the Morishima Award
On September 12, 2023, Mr. Harsha Somashekar (Plant Cytogenetics Laboratory, Nonomura Laboratory) received the Morishima Award from the Genetics Program, SOKENDAI. The Morishima Award is given to students in the Genetics Program to honor their outstanding performances during PhD studies and to encourage further achievements.
・Harsha Somashekar (Plant Cytogenetics Laboratory)
thesis title : GLUCAN SYNTHASE-LIKE5 promotes anther callose deposition to maintain timely initiation and progression of meiosis in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
