Research Interest
Microengineering, Stem Cell Research
My research goal is to re-create a human body within a single device, named the “Body on a Chip.” This will enable the rebuilding of the physiological and pathological conditions of the human body in vitro, and would be a powerful tool for studying fundamental biological systems. It would also be useful in pre-clinical trials for drug development and screening by integrating iPS-cell and microfabrication technology.
What I like about my science
I'm an engineer working on developing a device to handle “tiny” things, such as cells. My research interest is “Can we make a ‘miniaturized human’ like Gundam models by using cells?”
Researcher Q & A
Where are you from?
Higashi-Murayama, Tokyo (one of the most famous Japanese comedians grew up in this city)
Why did you become a researcher?
Since I was a kid, I loved building things like Gundam plastic models. Hence, I became an engineering researcher.
What is your favorite experiment, theory, device, reagent, lab equipment? Why do you like it?
I like the solenoid valve used for controlling a microfluidic device. The sound the valves make when opening and closing reminds me that indeed I am “engineering”.
What is your hobby?
I like scuba diving. It opened me up to a new world. It is also fun to meet creatures which we cannot see on land.
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亀井謙一郎准教授がMBSラジオ「日本一明るい経済電波新聞『ヤングパワー 若者の挑戦』」に出演しました。
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チップ上に生体モデル 医工連携の実践者37 亀井謙一郎・京都大学准教授に聞く
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TECH-MAG 研究室レポートこの研究が未来を創る vol.11 小さなチップの中に人間を作る、新しい生体モデル「Body on a Chip」
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“تقنية تقوم بمحاكاة جسم الحيوان على شريحة مختبرية ستغني عن الحاجة لحيوانات التجارب “
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ガリレオX「大量絶滅の時代が到来⁉～タイムマシン・新デバイスが拓く未知領域～」
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Cornea-on-a-chip could allow for more accurate ophthalmic drug testing
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“Blink-on-a-chip” Could Test Eye-drop Drugs
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Cornea-on-a-chip simulates blinking of the eye
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Eye blinking on-a-chip
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Multi-corneal barrier-on-a-chip device could help improve ophthalmic drug development
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｛知る｝「臓器チップ」開発加速
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How “bodies on a chip” can transform animal welfare
