Molecular Pathology Section
Outline of Research
The Molecular Pathology Section provides scientific knowledge that contributes to health risk assessments by evaluating the effects of environmental factors such as chemical contaminants on the onset and progression of diseases and their molecular mechanisms.
We will evaluate the effects of environmental factors (chemicals derived from consumer products, air pollutants, etc.) on health and aging of the present and future generations, and elucidate the molecular mechanisms of these effects. We will analyze not only target organ toxicity but also interactions of biological systems (immune system, metabolic/endocrine system, brain and nervous system, etc.).
(Real-time PCR)
Members
KOIKE Eiko
Deputy Director, Head (additional post)
Research Subject
Studies on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of the effects of environmental chemicals on inflammatory disease
YANAGISAWA Rie
Chief Senior Researcher
Research Subject
Study on effects of exposure to environmental chemicals in allergic and metabolic diseases
SUZUKI Takehiro
Senior Researcher
Research Subject
Studies on the epigenetic mechanisms by environmental chemicals
OKAMURA Kazuyuki
Senior Researcher
Research Subject
Clarification of the mechanisms of diseases induction by environmental exposure especially focused on cellular senescence and transgenerational epigenetic inheritance
