Women Scientists

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Introducing exciting studies led by female scientists at Hiroshima University, pushing the boundaries of knowledge within and beyond Japan.

Spotlight on women in science!

Read about the work of more women scientists in Japan here
Scientist taps into lobsters’ inner weirdo to conquer the over 120-year quest to farm them

Associate Professor Kaori Wakabayashi, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life

A marine biologist is inching closer to conquering science’s over 120-year pursuit to farm lobsters by letting these “dragons of the sea” get real weird.
A wildlife ecologist explores Borneo’s jungle to answer a longstanding ecology question

Associate Professor Miyabi Nakabayashi, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life

Out of this living laboratory emerged unexpected insights on coexistence from an “unusual” source.
Blurring the line between planetary and human health spans

Associate Professor Saori Kashima, The IDEC Institute

What does healthy aging look like? For answers, Hiroshima University environmental health expert Dr. Saori Kashima taps into a new science dedicated to Earth’s longevity.
Meet Dr. Ji Ha Lee

Assistant Professor Ji Ha Lee, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering

We sat down with Dr. Ji Ha Lee to get to know her and her work on developing recyclable and degradable gels that can replace plastics as well as nanogels that can help with targeted drug delivery.
This doctor is leading the ‘e-girls culture’ in Japanese hospitals, but it's not what you think

Associate Professor Yuko Nakashima, Hiroshima University Hospital

The ability to see what’s happening inside the body in real-time and at a high resolution is a capability that ultrasound grants orthopedists at a low cost to patients. Ultrasound-guided diagnosis, however, remains relatively new in the field. Dr. Yuko Nakashima is here to change that for Japan with the help of her fellow “e-girls.”
 
For whom? Social scientist tackles why this one question matters in peacebuilding

Associate Professor Dahlia Simangan, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Simangan talks about her research on peacebuilding, dealing with biases, and the importance of asking, “Who is our research for?”
A mission to cultivate midwifery leaders

Professor Yoko Shimpuku, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences

What started as an immersion trip for her Ph.D. degree ended up as a catalyst that sparked a dedication towards improving prenatal care quality in Tanzania and mentoring emerging midwifery leaders


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