What is your current research focus?

I am developing a method to screen drugs by tracking the movement of individual membrane protein molecules. Through single-molecule screening targeting existing drugs, I have identified compounds with unknown inhibitory activity against the target membrane protein.

When do you find your research most exciting?

It's when unexpected phenomena occur, like recently during single-molecule screening when treating a specific compound led to the surprising disappearance of the target protein from the cell membrane.

How does the experience of research and daily life differ between your master's and doctoral studies?

As a Ph.D. candidate, I attend more conferences and have increased interactions with researchers outside my lab. Engaging in discussions with professors and students from various fields has made my research more enjoyable and immersive.