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Faculty Information Details
All data is as of December 01, 2025.
- Ukena Kazuyoshi
- Professor
| Affiliation | Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Life and Environmental Sciences/Basic Biology |
| Academic Degrees |
Hiroshima University Doctor of Philosophy Hiroshima University Master of Science |
| Research Fields |
Medicine,dentistry, and pharmacy; Basic medicine; Environmental physiology (including physical medicine and nutritional physiology) Biology; Basic biology; Animal physiology / Animal behavior Biology; Basic biology; Morphology / Structure |
| Research Keywords | Neurometabolism, Neuroendocrinology, Zoology |
| Comments | I want to identify new regulators in the brain and elucidate the molecular mechanisms in the brain of biological function, especially instinctive behavior such as appetite and regulation of energy metabolism. I am aiming for new discoveries in the field of neurometabolic regulation. |
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| Past media appearances | |
| Topic |
Food and Life Style Living Organism/Plants and Animals Society and Health |
| SDGs |
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| Educational Programs |
[Bachelor Degree Program] School of Integrated Arts and Sciences : Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences : Integrated Arts and Sciences [Master's Program] Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life : Division of Integrated Sciences for Life : Program of Life and Environmental Sciences [Master's Program] Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life : Division of Integrated Sciences for Life : Program of Biomedical Science [Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life : Division of Integrated Sciences for Life : Program of Life and Environmental Sciences [Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life : Division of Integrated Sciences for Life : Program of Biomedical Science |
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