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My area of expertise lies in the field of immunology, a discipline within life and medical sciences. The ultimate objective of immunology is to achieve a comprehensive understanding of immune cells and their functions and uncover the etiologies and pathogenic mechanisms of various immune-related diseases, including infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, and cancers. Furthermore, by enabling precise manipulation of immune cells, it aims to develop therapeutic strategies that surpass the efficacy of current treatment modalities.

My research focuses on a specific type of immune cell called “Dendritic cells (DCs)”. DCs serve as the “commander” of the immune system, orchestrating adaptive immune responses driven by T cells to eliminate invasive pathogens. Through this Hakubi Project, I aim to deepen our understanding of DCs and elucidate how they orchestrate appropriate adaptive immune responses against various infectious diseases. Moreover, leveraging the insights gained from this research, I strive to pioneer the development of next-generation vaccines to combat emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.