Research Interests
It is unknown how the central nervous system appeared during metazoan evolution. I’m interested in the evolutionary origin of the central nervous system, enteric nervous system, and autonomic nervous systems.
Professional Profile
- 1985-2015: Assistant Professor, National Institute of Genetics, Mishima, Japan
- 1991-1993: Research Assistant, University of California Irvine, USA
Education Profile
- Ph. D., Technology, Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Sendai, Japan, 1985
Professional Memberships
- Zoological Society of Japan
- Japanese Society of Developmental Biologists
- Physiological Society of Japan