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Hirohide Saito
Professor

Hirohide Saito

Born in Osaka. I played volleyball from junior high school through college and still enjoy watching volleyball matches. I also enjoy running from time to time. Our research purpose is advancing RNA, RNA-X synthetic biology, and biotechnology research! We are currently looking for new members to expand our group, so if you're interested in our research, please get in touch with us!

  • Institute for Quantitative Biosciences (IQB) Laboratory of RNP Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology Professor
  • Department of Bioengineering School of Engineering Professor
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Professor
  • Department of Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology, Graduate School of Medicine Professor

Lecturer

Tatsuyuki Yoshi

I am looking to create new functional RNA and useful molecules through chemical synthesis and evolutionary molecular engineering. One of my favorite food is soft candies.

Research Associate

Seiichi Hirano

I have been working in the structural biology of CRISPR-Cas for nine years. My hobby is exploring delightful ramen restaurants.

Research Associate

Hiroki Ono

Born in Okayama. I am conducting research on small RNA and hematopoietic stem cells.

Project Research Associate

Shunsuke Sumi

I am interested in RNA synthetic biology using bioinformatics. Let’s do exciting research together!

Senior Technical Specialist

Yuko Maeyama

After working in the fields of neurobiology and RNA function, I came to the Saito laboratory. I am responsible for research support and also manage key administrative duties at our institute.

Graduate Student(D1)

Fumiya Ito

I would like to create RNA molecules that have never existed in the world before through experimental evolution.

Graduate Student(M2)

Itsuki Abe

Born in Miyagi. I came from Kyoto University. I am interested in directed evolution and the construction of gene regulation systems! On holidays, I enjoy diving in the sea and climbing mountains!

Graduate Student(M1)

Yuki Hada

Born in Okayama. I am interested in development of ribozymes and the origin of life. My hobby is watching anime and programming.

Secretary

Mitsuki Otsuki

Born in Osaka. I have one child. My hobby is learning Italian, and I studied history in university. I always get excited when I hear about research!