Interdisciplinary Research between Bio and Engineering to Sustain Healthy Life
Shoji Takeuchi
Institute of Industrial Science
Department of Mechanical and Biofunctional Systems Professor
This project aims at systematically “creating new medical devices and systems using living cells and tissues” through the integration of device technologies, mathematical analyses, bioengineering, and clinical medicine. Deepening the existing collaborations with other institutes is needed to create new industries for biomedical devices and systems, ranging from prevention to diagnostics to treatments of diseases. We have eight faculty members assigned to four divisions focused on 1) application to basic research, 2) industrial applications, 3) transfer to clinical applications, and 4) exploration of other applications. Our intension is to become a “truly international research center organized by engineers”, with deep involvement of industries and collaborations by researchers in basic biology and medicine.
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Research collaborators
- Teruo Fujii, Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
- Yasuyuki Sakai, Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
- Tetsuya J. Kobayashi, Associate Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
- Yukiko Matsunaga, Associate Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
- Yasuyuki Sakai, Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
- Tetsuya J. Kobayashi, Associate Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
- Yukiko Matsunaga, Associate Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Related publications
- Koki Kamiya et al.: Cell-sized asymmetric lipid vesicles facilitate the investigation of asymmetric membranes, Nature Chemistry, 8:881-889, 2016
- Shigenori Miura et al.: Fluid shear triggers microvilli formation via mechanosensitive activation of TRPV6, Nature Communications, 6:8871, 2015
- Won Chul Lee et al.: Graphene-templated directional growth of an inorganic nanowire, Nature Nanotechnology, 10:423-428, 2015
- Hiroaki Onoe et al.: Metre-long Cellular Microfibres Exhibit Tissue Morphologies and Functions, Nature Materials, 12:584-590, 2013
- Yun Jung Heo et al.: Long-term in vivo glucose monitoring using fluorescent hydrogel fibers, PNAS, 108(33): 13399-13403, 2011
- N. Misawa, et al.: A Highly Sensitive and Selective Odorant Sensor using Living Cells Expressing Insect Olfactory Receptors, PNAS, 107(35):15340-15344, 2010
- Shigenori Miura et al.: Fluid shear triggers microvilli formation via mechanosensitive activation of TRPV6, Nature Communications, 6:8871, 2015
- Won Chul Lee et al.: Graphene-templated directional growth of an inorganic nanowire, Nature Nanotechnology, 10:423-428, 2015
- Hiroaki Onoe et al.: Metre-long Cellular Microfibres Exhibit Tissue Morphologies and Functions, Nature Materials, 12:584-590, 2013
- Yun Jung Heo et al.: Long-term in vivo glucose monitoring using fluorescent hydrogel fibers, PNAS, 108(33): 13399-13403, 2011
- N. Misawa, et al.: A Highly Sensitive and Selective Odorant Sensor using Living Cells Expressing Insect Olfactory Receptors, PNAS, 107(35):15340-15344, 2010
