8.3.2025
Open campus event was held.
On Sunday, August 3, an open campus event was held in the School of Science. Many high school students visited our laboratory, and we introduced them to our research. We hope to welcome some of these students to our research projects in the future.
7.25.2025
We recieved mid-year gifts.
We received mid-year gifts (ochugen) from our graduated seniors. Everyone was delighted with the wonderful items, including a variety of Western sweets and premium ham. We roasted the ham in the lab oven and enjoyed it together—it was absolutely delicious. We’ll continue doing our best to live up to the support we receive from everyone.
Also, today we celebrated the birthdays of our seniors born in June and July! It’s said that birthdays are a day to express gratitude to one’s parents. Along with our appreciation, we enjoyed some delicious cake.
7.22.2025
Welcome Party with Internship Student from Turkey.
From late July to late August, we are hosting internship student from Turkey in our lab. Shortly after her arrival in Japan, we held a welcome party as part of our exchange activities. While making takoyaki together, we introduced ourselves and our research topics, which helped deepen our mutual understanding and friendship. She brought traditional sweets from her country, such as kral and Turkish Delight, as souvenirs. Everyone was fascinated by the unique flavors, which are rarely experienced in Japan. Although her stay is limited, we hope this one-month period will be a meaningful and fruitful experience for her.
7.5.2025
The 62nd Joint Conference of Chemistry-Related Branches in Kyushu.
Mr. Takeru Kajiyama and Mr. Kohei Kanazaki, first-year master course students, gave poster presentations at the 62nd Joint Conference of Chemistry-Related Branches in Kyushu, which was held at the Kitakyushu International Conference Center (Kitakyushu-shi, Japan). Researchers from various fields of chemistry gathered here, and it was a good opportunity to ask questions and receive advice from people outside the field of biochemistry, and to think about our research from new perspectives. We will do our best to further develop our research in the future.
6.13-14.2025
The 2025 Japanese Biochemical Society, Kyushu Branch was held at the Miyazaki Citizen’s Plaza in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture.
The 2025 Japanese Biochemical Society, Kyushu Branch was held at the Miyazaki Citizen’s Plaza in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture.
Master’s first-year students Takeru Kajiyama and Kohei Kanazaki from our laboratory presented posters on their research regarding hazardous environmental chemical substances. By engaging in direct discussions with researchers and students from across Kyushu about their work, they received numerous valuable suggestions from new perspectives. It was a fruitful conference experience that allowed them to encounter cutting-edge research and greatly increased their motivation for future research activities.
4.1.2025
Beginning of a new academic year
Two new fourth-year students have joined our lab. We held a fun tea party, enjoying the sweets that Professor Matsushima brought back as souvenirs. Each of us shared our ambitions for this year. We will do our best to carry out our research and aim to present surprisingly interesting results. Thank you very much for your continued support this year as well.
2.3.2025
Associate Professor Matsushima was Promoted to Professor
We are pleased to share that Associate Professor Matsushima was officially promoted to Professor on February 1, 2025. To celebrate this wonderful achievement, laboratory students presented her with sweets, and in return, Professor Matsushima treated us to a delicious cake as a token of her appreciation!
Professor Matsushima spoke passionately about her future research goals, and we are excited to embark on new research endeavors together. We look forward to continued collaboration and success under her leadership.
1.2-6.2024
The 2025 Bowei Research Conference (5th BRC) was held at the Sun Moon Lake Teacher's Hostel (Taiwan).
Mr. Kota Aramaki, a second-year master's student, delivered a poster presentation. He obtained valuable insights through lectures by marvelous professors, including Nobel Prize Winners, and received many questions and advice during poster sessions.
