Introduction of researchers of mycobacteria and mycobacterial diseases

  • Ho Namkoong (南宮 湖)

    Assistant Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases, Keio University School of Medicine

    https://infection.med.keio.ac.jp/

    Research areas: Host Susceptibility to Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Diseases

    ‘Our team focuses on host susceptibility to NTM. We have established interactive and close collaborations with various research teams both within and outside our institution, enabling us to carry out translational research using lots of clinical samples. Researchers from diverse backgrounds are working together to understand the pathophysiology of infectious diseases through dual approaches targeting both the pathogen and the host.’

  • Ikkoh Yasuda (安田 一行)

    Associate Professor

    Research areas: Infectious diseases

    ‘As a clinician in respiratory and infectious diseases, I also pursue clinical research. I aim to resolve real-world clinical questions through studies informed by my experience on the frontlines, enhancing our understanding and treatment of these conditions.’

  • Kozo Morimoto (森本 耕三)

    MD. PhD.

    Research areas: 抗酸菌症, 気管支拡張症

    https://fukujuji.home.blog/

  • Muhammad Nasrum Massi

    MD. P.hD (microbiologist)

    https://ukk.unhas.ac.id/laboratorium/detail/humrc-unit-laboratorium-tb_36

    Research areas: Micobacteriology

    ‘We're dedicated to advancing medical science for solve the problem of infectious disease concern in Tuberculosis to create a healthier future through research and innovation. Your feedback is vital to enhance our global efforts and exceed community needs. Join our journey towards better health and innovation’

  • Shiomi Yoshida (吉田 志緒美)

    M.T., Ph.D.

    Research areas: Mycobacteria, Clinical Microbiology, Epidemiology

    ‘I am interested in the mystery of what strategic behaviors mycobacteria use to survive, from both clinical and basic perspectives. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from various professors.’

  • Eun-Kyeong Jo

    Eun-Kyeong Jo

    Chungnam National University College of Medicine, S. Korea 

    Research areas: Autophagy and mycobacterial infections

    I am interested in unraveling the roles of autophagy and autophagy-related genes, specifically in understanding how they contribute to host protective immunity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacterial infections. Additionally, I aim to identify biomarkers for these infections through comprehensive omics studies. I welcome collaboration with international researchers who share an interest in developing new therapeutics based on autophagy activation and investigating biomarkers for the various clinical manifestations of mycobacterial infections.