Degree(s)

BSc in Pharmacy (2007), University of Kitasato (Japan)
MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2009), University of Kitasato
PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2012), University of Kitasato

Profile

Past Member To and From Dates: September 2017 – August 2019
Past Member Current Position: Medicinal Chemist, Ono Pharmaceutical, Osaka, Japan

I graduated in Pharmaceutical Science at the University of Kitasato in Japan. Under the supervision of Prof. Hiroshi Nagase, I designed and synthesized morphine-like ligands to opioid receptors to ascertain the essential ligand structure for binding affinity. I entered Ono pharmaceutical company in April 2012. I took part in GPCR projects as a medicinal chemist. In September 2017, I joined Prof. Ciulli’s lab as a postdoctoral visiting scientist to enhance knowledge and skills of chemical biology. Outside lab, I enjoy playing drums and spending time with my family.