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What is your hot research topic?

The basis of the homeostatic system of tissue stem cells is generated during morphogenesis and is thought to be inherited after birth; however, the process of how and when the homeostatic system is established is still unclear. We aim to clarify the mechanisms for the establishment and initiation of the homeostatic system by focusing on the transitions of stem cells and organs from the embryonic stage (morphogenesis) to the adult stage (homeostasis).

Have you had any breakthroughs or significant research progress in the recent years?

Recently we identified the developmental origin of hair follicle stem cells by combining two comprehensive and unbiased single-cell methods: lineage analysis using the long-term live imaging of hair follicle development and time-course single-cell transcriptomes. Furthermore, we also proposed a "telescope model" to explain the mechanism of coordinated constituent cell fate determination and hair follicle development.

Do you collaborate with other institutions and universities?

We work closely with RIKEN to conduct basic research.

How do you develop your research?

We will understand the establishment of the homeostatic system in skin and hair follicles and develop new technologies to apply our results to research and medical fields.

What kind of background do your lab members have？

As this is a newly established laboratory, we are currently recruiting members. We welcome everyone with any background, expertise, or major.

What kind of careers do your Lab's alumni go on to?

As this is a newly established laboratory, we hope many students will become leaders in the fields they pursue in the future.