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Faculty Information Details
All data is as of November 17, 2025.
- OKAMOTO KAZUKO
- Assistant Professor
| Affiliation | Amphibian Research Center |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Life Science |
| Academic Degrees |
Kyoto University Kyoto University |
| Research Fields |
Biology; Biological Science; Biophysics Biology; Biological Science; Cell biology Biology; Biological Science; Developmental biology |
| Research Keywords | Stem cells, ES cells, regeneration, single molecular imaging |
| Comments | To elucidate the cellular and molecular basis for the high regenerative capacity of urodele amphibians, we are conducting research using Iberian ribbed newts, Pleurodeles waltl as model animals. We are working on the establishment of highly quantitative bio-imaging methods with several biosensors and newt cell culture systems, to understand the phenomenon of dedifferentiation from differentiated cells, which is the key to initiation of regeneration. |
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| Past media appearances | |
| Topic |
Studies on Amphibia |
| SDGs | |
| Educational Programs |
[Bachelor Degree Program] School of Science : Biological Sciences : Biology [Master's Program] Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life : Division of Integrated Sciences for Life : Program of Basic Biology [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 Basic Biology [Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life : Division of Integrated Sciences for Life : Program of Biomedical Science |
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