HIROI Toyoko Associate Professor
Themecellular and molecular mechanisms on pathogenesis of "human infectious diseases" and development of a rapid and convenient detection methods for pathogens
My DreamClarify the function of the cells and the molecular mechanism of infectious diseases!
| Field | Molecular cell biology, Cell Signaling, Pathogenic microbiology, Zoonosis, Foodborne pathogens, Food Hygiene, Veterinary public health |
| Keyword | Small GTPase, Membrane trafficking and Endocytosis, Pathogens and bacterial toxins, Cell invasion, Cell adhesion and barrier, Transcription factor, Bioterrorism, Cultured cells, Pathogenesis, Detection |
Introduction
Working on cellular and molecular mechanisms on pathogenesis of "human infectious diseases" important in veterinary fields and public health fields such as zoonoses and food-borne infectious diseases. Especially focusing on the entry of infectious agents and/or virulent factors to the target host cells.
List of current research topics
- Molecular mechanisms on cellular entry of infectious agents and bacterial toxins related to zoonoses and foodborne diseases.
- Development of a rapid and convenient detection method for human pathogens.
- Survey of infectious agents in wildlife.
- Food hygiene and Food safety.
| Academic degree | Ph.D. (Doctor of Medical Science) |
| License | Veterinarian |
| Self introduction |
I was going to be a veterinarian for industrial animals, but I found myself enjoying on the path of basic medical research. Life phenomena and the molecular mechanisms of the onset of disease, are still very poorly understood. I would like to pursue research work on life science with fun. |
| Room address | Reserch Building I |
| Mail address | tykhiroi 
obihiro.ac.jp |
Belongs
Research Department/Department of Veterinary Medicine/Division of Veterinary Sciences/Section of Applied Veterinary SciencesFaculty (Unit)Veterinary Medicine Program
Grad school (Course)Doctoral Program of Veterinary Science
