University of Miyazaki
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Research Areas and Leaders of the Model Program for Young Principal Investigators


　　　※IRO assistant professors

I. Research into pathogenic and industrially important microorganisms based on genome analysis.

ProfessorTetsuya Hayashi Professor Tetsuya Hayashi Frontier Science Research Center
(Summary)
We will promote basic and applied research into microorganisms which cause infectious diseases including zoonoses and those utilized for various industrial applications based on genome analysis of these microbes. Microorganisms that are applicable to environmental pollution monitoring and innovations of environmentally friendly technologies could also be research subjects. The participation of bioinformaticists in this project is also encouraged.

II. Searches, basic research, and clinical applications for novel bioactive peptides.

Professor Noboru Murakami Professor Noboru Murakami Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture
(Summary)
We are seeking researchers who are involved in searches for novel bioactive peptides or receptors in living organisms, as well as basic and applied research into novel or recently discovered peptides. Basic or applied research includes functional analysis, translational research and clinical studies, etc. Although any animal species can be used as a subject for novel peptide and receptor searches, it is desirable to make a connection to mammalian research in the future.

III. Fundamental research and practical applications for biomass/energy resource conversion.

Professor Yoshinari Baba Professor Yoshinari Baba Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering
(Summary)
Our research is directed towards the efficient use of biomass/energy resources. This involves research into ethanol production using photocatalysts as well as waste disposal, and the development of recycling technologies designed for environmental preservation, such as those involving the recovery of rare metals and the removal of hazardous metals. We also conduct fundamental and applied research into energy conversion and storage including photovoltaic power generation and fuel cells.

IV. Production of high-quality agricultural, marine, and livestock products, and development of functional foods.

Professor Hisato Kunitake Professor Hisato Kunitake Department of Biochemistry and Applied Bioscience, Faculty of Agriculture
(Summary)
This area covers the following research fields:
  1. Technology development for the production of safe and high-quality agricultural, marine, and livestock products.
  2. Searches for various biological genetic resources, their conservation, and the genetic improvement and evaluation of biological materials using state-of-the-art science and technology.
  3. Evaluations of functional foods through in vitro and in vivo studies, and searches for/identification of new functional ingredients.
  4. Basic research into foods and health in order to develop functional foods which can prevent lifestyle diseases.

Last updated : August 17，2009