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Student life2023.10.03Karen ShibayamaMy research primarily revolves around elucidating the neural underpinnings of acquiring relative pitch using functional brain imaging. While there are established assessment and training methods for absolute pitch, relative pitch, to some extent, is cultivated through daily musical activities, yet the specifics remain elusive. Relative pitch holds particular significance in music comprehension, as it forms the foundation of the relational aspects between musical pitches. In our experiments, we administer various behavioral tests, including tasks related to auditory perception, while simultaneously monitoring the participants’ brainwave activity. I engage in experiments every day, anticipating the discernible shifts in brain activity that stem from our training sessions.
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Young Scientists2023.09.28Yuka KoikeI earned an MD degree from Niigata University, followed by intensive neurology training, during which I served at various hospitals in Niigata Prefecture, including Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital. Concurrently, I embarked on my PhD research journey, focusing on unraveling the molecular pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases. After earning my PhD, I continued my academic pursuits at Mayo Clinic Florida. I am presently involved in neurodegenerative disease research in the Department of Molecular Neuroscience while also practicing as a neurologist.
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Student life2023.09.26Alfi Raudatil JannahMy laboratory focuses on neurodegenerative diseases. We work on clinical and molecular genetic researches. My current research interest is around tauopathies. Tauopathies are clinically, morphologically, and biochemically heterogeneous. They are characterized by the aggregation of tau into paired helical filaments (PHFs) and neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs). Using biosensor cells, my research focuses at the tau seeding capacity of certain tauopathies; comparing from one tauopathies to another and from one brain region to another using proteomic approach.
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Student life2023.09.20Chihiro YagiMy professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery mentioned a proposal to conduct research on the relationship between the sense of balance and brain functions with the assistance of BRI researchers. I believed that being involved in research at BRI would provide me with invaluable experience.
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Young Scientists2023.09.20Godfried DougnonI completed my Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Kyoto University, where I primarily focused on investigating the sedative, anxiolytic, and antidepressant properties of naturally occurring chemical compounds. I joined the Brain Research Institute (BRI) in 2022 because of my interest in brain disorders, and since, I have been a part of some fascinating studies on Alzheimer's disease, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), using drug-induced or genetically engineered zebrafish and mouse models.
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Careers after BRI2023.01.01Chihiro NakamotoI have studied mainly molecular biology, biochemistry, and behavioral analysis at BRI Professor Kenji Sakimura's laboratory for eight years, including my master's, PhD and postdoc.