Department of Biochemistry

The mission of "Biochemistry" is to chemically elucidate the essence of various life phenomena and diseases at the atomic and molecular level. We continue our research to contribute to the development of medicine and healthcare by elucidating the molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis and creating innovative technologies that lead to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic methods. We incorporate the latest knowledge and technology while always being aware of "what medical problems can be solved," and conduct collaborative research with basic and clinical researchers and researchers in different fields. In this department, we conduct the following research with the aim of discovering and functionally analyzing molecules that are targets for disease diagnosis and treatment, and applying them clinically.

In terms of education, I am in charge of lectures on biomolecules such as sugars, lipids, and proteins, as well as Biochemistry training. We accept students in the research medicine course who can conduct research from their third year of university, as well as students from our affiliated university, Kwansei Gakuin University. We strive to create an environment where students can enjoy researching in their interests while studying hard.