Objectives of our research lie on the elucidation of the molecular mechanisms underlying how mitotic progression is organized and coordinated, particularly focusing on how bipolar spindle microtubules are assembled. We have been using uni- and multicellular organisms including yeast, zebrafish and human culture cells. We also aim to implement our findings towards the development of novel drugs and therapeutic technologies by which to build and sustain healthy aging society.

email: takashi-toda@ 

We focus on mechanisms of Ca2+-dependent signaling using the unicellular eukaryote, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as a model system. In particular, we are currently investigating aspects of calcium-dependent signal transduction in yeast, including cell-cycle, life span, and apoptosis.　We also study on aging and life span in Caenorhabditis elegans.

email: mmizu49120@  

We would like to understand mechanisms of global cellular systems which are fundamental to cellular growth, development and reproduction of eukaryotic cells. Especially we are interested in cell polarity and organelle size and shape. For this research, we use the genetically amenable model organism, yeasts.

email: kume513@