Research Members
Professor (PI) Tadayuki TSUJITA Ph.D.
Biochemistry Laboratory, Applied Biochemistry Course, Department of Bioresource Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Saga University
The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University (Principal Supervisor)
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Biochemistry Laboratory, Applied Biochemistry Course, Department of Bioresource Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Saga University
The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University (Principal Supervisor)
Main Lectures
Biological Chemistry (1st year, 3rd & 4th Q) / Biochemistry (2nd year, 1st Q) / Biochemistry Experiments (3rd year, 2nd Q)
Research Area
Biochemistry, genetic modification experiments, drug discovery chemistry, and applied health sciences — all related to the recognition and detoxification of foreign and intracellular stress substances.
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Takahisa NAKAJO Basic Research Group, Basic Research Unit, DHC Corporation (concurrent)
Postdoctoral Researcher
Sudarma BOGAHAWATHTHA (concurrent: School of Medicine, Saga University)
Graduate Students
PhD course — The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University
D3 Goki YAMADA Analysis of protein homeostasis mechanisms governed by proteins containing highly reactive sensor amino acids
MSc course — Graduate School of Advanced Health Sciences, Saga University
M2 Aoi OKAZAKI
Yudai SUETSUGU Establishment of fluorescent hypoxia monitor cells using the PiggyBac system
Jyuri NAKAHARA Analysis of GCN1 protein expression changes under ribosome collision stress
M1 Rintaro ODO Analysis of the impact of RNF213 (moyamoya disease-related factor) deletion on exogenous stress responses
Kasumi SHIMOKAWA
Nozomi TANAKA
MSc course — Post-graduate Program for Agribusiness Global Human-resources Development (PPAGHD), Graduate School of Agriculture, Saga University
M2 Dinadi WICKRAMARATHNE Identification of NRF1-specific inducers through drug repositioning using a NRF1 reporter system
I enjoy traveling, hiking, and trekking, and I love exploring nature and new places.
Chamodi ALWIS Extraction and evaluation of compounds related to SMOX (spermine oxidase) activity and their role in oxidative stress and cellular defense
I enjoy traveling and exploring new cultures. One of my favorite places in Japan is Tokyo DisneySea!
Undergraduate Students
BSc course — Applied Biochemistry Course, Department of Bioresource Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Saga University
B4 Nael SAKAMOTO
Misaki NISHI
Research Assistant
Wakako KAWAZOE
Alumni
PhD graduates Most recent first| Date awarded | Name | Thesis title | Current position |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2023 | Sudarma BOGAHAWATHTHA | Elucidation of antifibrotic effects of Osbeckia octandra: Isolation of main antifibrotic compounds and identification of regulatory molecular pathways | Postdoctoral Researcher, Saga University (School of Medicine / Faculty of Agriculture) Research Map |
| March 2023 | Kento SONODA | Study on PyrzA with a different scaffold from known prolyl hydroxylase domain protein inhibitors: integrated analysis of hypoxic protective function and selection of higher HIF activity of PyrzA derivatives | Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Setsunan University Research Map |
MSc graduates Most recent first
Takami (PhD course at new institution), Kita, Yoshitake, KM Biologics, Nipro, Benick Solutions, Fukuoka City Board of Education, Kao Professional Services, Takara Bio, Takasago International (Taiwan Military Service), Mitsui Chemicals, Self-Employment (Biomaterial in Tokyo), PRA Health Science, Fujiclean, Fujifilm Wako Pure Chemicals, Menard
Enrolled in PhD course in our group (3), University of Alberta (Canada) PhD course, SOKENDAI (National Institute for Physiological Sciences) PhD course
BSc graduates Most recent first
Tosu City Office, Advanced level local public officers (Saga Prefecture: 2), Saga Computer Center, Sadenkou, Fukuoka Prefecture North Chikugo Education Office
Enrolled in MSc course in our group (23)
Cumulative achievements through March 2026
BSc (5) / MSc withdrawal (1) / MSc (14) / PhD credit-based withdrawal (1) / PhD (2)