Faculty
Principal Investigators at Genetics Program, SOKENDAI
Program Chair：SAITO, Kuniaki
Vice-Program Chair：MAESHIMA, Kazuhiro
Director-General, National Institute of Genetics : KONDO, Shigeru
*Faculty members who plan to retire within the standard period of study (5 years from the time of admission for the 5-year PhD program, 3 years from the time of admission for the 3-year PhD program) cannot be appointed as supervisors.
Molecular Biology / Biochemistry- Cell Biology
- Biophysics / Structural Biology
- Developmental Biology
- Plant Biology
- Neurobiology
- Bioinformatics
- Evolutionary / Quantitative Biology
- Genome Biology
Molecular Biology / Biochemistry
| Name | The details of research |
|---|---|
| ASAKAWA, Kazuhide | Understanding the molecular and cellular basis of ALS |
| IWASATO, Takuji *Retiring at the end of March, 2029 | Neuronal circuit development and function in the mouse brain |
| KANEMAKI, Masato | A new molecular genetics to understand DNA transactions in human cells |
| MURAYAMA, Yasuto | Revealing molecular function of SMC complexes in chromosome structural control |
| NIKI, Hironori *Retiring at the end of March, 2026 | Genetic dissection of the cell division mechanism using single-cellular model organisms |
| NONOMURA, Ken-ichi *Retiring at the end of March, 2032 | Molecular cytogenetics of plant germ-cell development |
| SAITO, Kuniaki | RNA biology and Epitranscriptomics |
| SASAKI, Mariko | Revealing mechanisms and impact of DNA quantity changes |
| SATO, Yutaka | Molecular genetics of plant embryogenesis |
Cell Biology
| Name | The details of research |
|---|---|
| ASAKAWA, Kazuhide | Understanding the molecular and cellular basis of ALS |
| HIRATA, Tatsumi *Retiring at the end of March, 2029 | Approaching brain function through studying development of nervous systems |
| KANEMAKI, Masato | A new molecular genetics to understand DNA transactions in human cells |
| KIMURA, Akatsuki | Design principles and mechanical bases of the architecture of the cell |
| MAESHIMA, Kazuhiro | 3D-organization and dynamics of human genome |
| MIYAGISHIMA, Shin-ya | Evolutionary integration of two independent organisms by endosymbioses |
| NIKI, Hironori *Retiring at the end of March, 2026 | Genetic dissection of the cell division mechanism using single-cellular model organisms |
| NONOMURA, Ken-ichi *Retiring at the end of March, 2032 | Molecular cytogenetics of plant germ-cell development |
| SASAKI, Mariko | Revealing mechanisms and impact of DNA quantity changes |
| SAWA, Hitoshi *Retiring at the end of March, 2028 | Mechanisms of asymmetric division in C. elegans |
| SHIMAMOTO, Yuta | Cellular Mechanochemistry Regulating Eukaryotic Chromosome Dynamics |
Biophysics / Structural Biology
| Name | The details of research |
|---|---|
| KIMURA, Akatsuki | Design principles and mechanical bases of the architecture of the cell |
| MAESHIMA, Kazuhiro | 3D-organization and dynamics of human genome |
| SHIMAMOTO, Yuta | Cellular Mechanochemistry Regulating Eukaryotic Chromosome Dynamics |
Developmental Biology
| Name | The details of research |
|---|---|
| ASAKAWA, Kazuhide | Understanding the molecular and cellular basis of ALS |
| HIRATA, Tatsumi *Retiring at the end of March, 2029 | Approaching brain function through studying development of nervous systems |
| IWASATO, Takuji *Retiring at the end of March, 2029 | Neuronal circuit development and function in the mouse brain |
| NONOMURA, Ken-ichi *Retiring at the end of March, 2032 | Molecular cytogenetics of plant germ-cell development |
| SAITO, Kuniaki | RNA biology and Epitranscriptomics |
| SATO, Yutaka | Molecular genetics of plant embryogenesis |
| SAWA, Hitoshi *Retiring at the end of March, 2028 | Mechanisms of asymmetric division in C. elegans |
| YONEHARA, Keisuke | Multiscale understanding of the structural principles of mammalian sensory system |
Plant Biology
| Name | The details of research |
|---|---|
| ARITA, Masanori | Biological Systems as a Network |
| KAWAMOTO, Shoko *Retiring at the end of March, 2030 | Research on utilization of biological resource and database |
| FUKUSHIMA, Kenji | Unraveling evolutionary marvels in plants and beyond |
| MIYAGISHIMA, Shin-ya | Evolutionary integration of two independent organisms by endosymbioses |
| NONOMURA, Ken-ichi *Retiring at the end of March, 2032 | Molecular cytogenetics of plant germ-cell development |
| SATO, Yutaka | Molecular genetics of plant embryogenesis |
Neurobiology
| Name | The details of research |
|---|---|
| ASAKAWA, Kazuhide | Understanding the molecular and cellular basis of ALS |
| HIRATA, Tatsumi *Retiring at the end of March, 2029 | Approaching brain function through studying development of nervous systems |
| IWASATO, Takuji *Retiring at the end of March, 2029 | Neuronal circuit development and function in the mouse brain |
| KOIDE, Tsuyoshi *Retiring at the end of March, 2027 | Behavioral genetics using wild-derived mouse strains |
| YONEHARA, Keisuke | Multiscale understanding of the structural principles of mammalian sensory system |
Bioinformatics
| Name | The details of research |
|---|---|
| AKASHI, Hiroshi | Population genetics and genome evolution |
| ARITA, Masanori | Biological Systems as a Network |
| FUKUSHIMA, Kenji | Unraveling evolutionary marvels in plants and beyond |
| IKEO, Kazuho *Retiring at the end of March, 2028 | Study for molecular evolution using genome sequence and gene expression |
| KAWAMOTO, Shoko *Retiring at the end of March, 2030 | Research on utilization of biological resource and database |
| KURAKU, Shigehiro | Decoding evolution by understanding the mechanism of genomic readout |
| KUROKAWA, Ken | Unveiling microbial community dynamics |
| MORI, Hiroshi | Genome biology to understand the organismal diversity in environments |
| NAKAMURA, Yasukazu *Retiring at the end of March, 2032 | Large-Scale Nucleotide Sequence Analysis and Advancement of Database for Various Organisms |
| YAMAMICHI, Masato | Eco-evolutionary dynamics: interactions of rapid evolution and ecological processes |
Evolutionary / Quantitative Biology
| Name | The details of research |
|---|---|
| AKASHI, Hiroshi | Population genetics and genome evolution |
| FUKUSHIMA, Kenji | Unraveling evolutionary marvels in plants and beyond |
| IKEO, Kazuho *Retiring at the end of March, 2028 | Study for molecular evolution using genome sequence and gene expression |
| KIMURA, Akatsuki | Design principles and mechanical bases of the architecture of the cell |
| KITANO, Jun | Genetics of adaptive radiation |
| KOIDE, Tsuyoshi *Retiring at the end of March, 2027 | Behavioral genetics using wild-derived mouse strains |
| KURAKU, Shigehiro | Decoding evolution by understanding the mechanism of genomic readout |
| KUROKAWA, Ken | Unveiling microbial community dynamics |
| MIYAGISHIMA, Shin-ya | Evolutionary integration of two independent organisms by endosymbioses |
| MORI, Hiroshi | Genome biology to understand the organismal diversity in environments |
| YAMAMICHI, Masato | Eco-evolutionary dynamics: interactions of rapid evolution and ecological processes |
| YONEHARA, Keisuke | Multiscale understanding of the structural principles of mammalian sensory system |
Genome Biology
| Name | The details of research |
|---|---|
| AKASHI, Hiroshi | Population genetics and genome evolution |
| FUKUSHIMA, Kenji | Unraveling evolutionary marvels in plants and beyond |
| IKEO, Kazuho *Retiring at the end of March, 2028 | Study for molecular evolution using genome sequence and gene expression |
| KAWAMOTO, Shoko *Retiring at the end of March, 2030 | Research on utilization of biological resource and database |
| KITANO, Jun | Genetics of adaptive radiation |
| KURAKU, Shigehiro | Decoding evolution by understanding the mechanism of genomic readout |
| KUROKAWA, Ken | Unveiling microbial community dynamics |
| MAESHIMA, Kazuhiro | 3D-organization and dynamics of human genome |
| MORI, Hiroshi | Genome biology to understand the organismal diversity in environments |
| NAKAMURA, Yasukazu *Retiring at the end of March, 2032 | Large-Scale Nucleotide Sequence Analysis and Advancement of Database for Various Organisms |
| NIKI, Hironori *Retiring at the end of March, 2026 | Genetic dissection of the cell division mechanism using single-cellular model organisms |
| SAITO, Kuniaki | RNA biology and Epitranscriptomics |
| SASAKI, Mariko | Revealing mechanisms and impact of DNA quantity changes |
| SATO, Yutaka | Molecular genetics of plant embryogenesis |
