Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory

Trying to unravel the mechanism of aging by studying areas from genes to animals

We are engaged in research aimed at unraveling the mechanism of aging, in particular that of the brain, by applying various analytic approaches from genetic engineering using cultured cells to animal behavioral analysis. Better understanding of the aging mechanism will help develop treatments for Alzheimer’s and other as yet untreatable diseases.

College of Systems Engineering and Science Department of Bioscience & Engineering / Graduate School of Engineering and Science（Master's Program） Systems Engineering and Science / Graduate School of Engineering and Science（Doctor's Program） Functional Control Systems Course

Faculty Name

FUKUI, Koji

Keyword

Alzheimer’s disease,Neurons,Proteins,Proteins,Brain neurodegenerative diseases,Dementia,Fat-soluble vitamins,Oxidative stress

Laboratory location

No.6 Building OMIYA Campus 2F 6203-1

This lab is for this SDG activity:

STUDY FIELDS

Life science
Food and nutrition science
Biology
Geriatrics

FOR SOCIETY

By acquiring skills in analytical technologies such as molecular biological methods using cultured cells and genetic engineering, our graduates go on to play active roles in the life sciences, such as in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

RESEARCH THEMES

Research on functional changes in brain neurons caused by aging
Analyses using Alzheimer’s disease mouse models
Unraveling the mechanism of how vitamins protect nerves