Yukihide Tomari, Ph.D.
The excitement of discovery is one of the greatest pleasures of science. The RNA field is still full of unknowns and we are fortunate to be able to enjoy tackling them. Our lab welcomes anybody who is interested in solving the complex puzzle of life together with us.
Natsuko Izumi, Ph.D.
I'm Natsuko Izumi. I study the biogenesis of piRNAs, germline-expressed small RNAs.
Fumiko Kawasaki, Ph.D.
After experiencing synthetic chemistry, DNA/carbohydrate chemical biology, and single-cell method development, I am now learning ways of thinking and practicing in biology. Gene regulation is complex, and it fascinates me.
Yuko Maeyama
I have transferred to Tomari Lab from Tabata Lab and will be here for one year to learn experimental techniques. As common duties within the institute, I will be assisting the management of the Environment and Safety Management Office (Hygiene Manager), TOBIC, Central Laboratory (Bldg. A), and radioisotopes.
Andy Lam
Hi, I’m Andy from Vancouver, Canada. My hobbies include practicing kung fu, watching Netflix shows, anime and hockey. Currently, I’m studying the mechanisms of RISC in plants. Learning a new language, living in a vibrant new city, and studying such a dynamic field, I find myself learning so much every day!
Tatsuya Ishizuka
Hi, I’m Tatsuya. Currently my study is based on Hero proteins, a peculiar group of unstructured proteins. In my free time, I like to discover new ramen restaurants and watch sports.
Xiao Qi (Kazuki Uruhara)
I’m a foreign research student from Hunan, China and I love spicy food so much. I have been studying biology since high school and I think that solving the unknown questions in the world of life is attractive work. Now I’m interested in piRNA research. I also enjoy Japanese social culture, language, animation, music and so on, and hope I can do my best here.
Selena Setsu
It is fascinating how far human beings have figured out the way organisms work. Right now, I am seeking what I do not know, and continuing that way I hope to unveil mechanisms that no one yet knows. Eating foods from other countries is fun; it makes me feel as if I am traveling to these countries.
Neina Motoki
I am fascinated by how closely biological systems are regulated at the molecular level through the neat collaboration of different macromolecules. I am just looking forward to the many more discoveries to come that uncover what underlies our ordinary everyday life.
Ryosuke Kowada
I'm Kowada from Osaka. I was studying neurodegenerative disorders as an undergraduate. I'm interested in the regulation of transcription and translation by RNAs and their interaction with proteins. It is difficult to get used to life in Tokyo, but I hope to enjoy living in Tokyo. I like to explore the city by bicycle.
Ryo Baba
I majored in applied physics and received my B.E. from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. I was studying physical properties of the DNA as an undergraduate. Here, I’m interested in gene expression and small RNA machinery. Outside of work, I enjoy playing football and workout.
Jie Yu
I'm Jie from Qingdao, China. I prepare common reagents for lab research. I'm also a new adventurer in the piRNA field.
Yukiko Koshiba
I would like to help young researchers to concentrate on their research.
