Okajima Misuzu Assistant Professor
ThemeIdentification of factors involved in protozoan infection by genetic modification
My DreamTo reveal the infection dynamics among protozoa, ticks and host animals
Belongs
National Research Center for Protozoan Diseases/Department of Disease Control/Research Unit for Molecular DiagnosticsFaculty (Unit)Veterinary Medicine Program
| Field | Veterinary parasitology, Veterinary Entomology, reproductive engineering |
| Keyword | Tick, Piroplasma, Genetic engineering |
Introduction
Based on the experience in creating genetically engineered mice, I would like to establish model animals for protozoan diseases.
Using established models, I would like to contribute to the elucidatiion of the relationship among protozoa, ticks and host animals.
| Affiliated academic society | The Japanese Society of Veterinary Science, The Japanese Society for Virology |
| Academic degree | Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Science |
| License | Veterinarian, Japanese College of Veterinary Pathologists |
| Self introduction |
I'm from Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture. I worked on virus research from undergraduate to graduate school, and have now tried the area of the protozoa and vector-borne arthropods. I enjoy taking pictures of various insects during my walks. |
| Room address | National Research Center for Protozoan Diseases |
