
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (March 2006, The University of Tokyo)
2024~Present | Director, Department of Translational Neurobiology, National Institute of Neuroscience, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry |
2015~2024 | Associate Professor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo |
2006~2015 | Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo |
2018~2022 | JST-PRESTO Researcher, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Tokyo, Japan |
2016~2017 | Excellent Young Researcher, The University of Tokyo |
2010~2013 | Postdoctoral Researcher, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital (Beth Stevens Lab.) |
2010~2013 | JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow for Research Abroad |
2003~2006 | JSPS Research Fellow (DC1) |
2001~2006 | Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Japan (PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences) |
1997~2001 | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Japan (Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences) |
The Japanese Society of Child Neurology
The Japanese Pharmacological Society
The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan
The Japan Neuroscience Society
The Japanese Society of Neurochemistry
The Physiological Society of Japan
The Japanese Consortium for Autism Research (JCAR)
Japanese Association of Neural Tissue Culture (JANTC)
International Society of Neurochemistry
Society for Neuroscience
Infantile Seizure Society
International Society for Neurochemistry
2023 | International Presentation Award, The Japanese Society of Child Neurology |
2023 | Research Award, The Japanese Medical Science Federation |
2020 | Hiruma/Wagner Award, Research Foundation for Opto-Science and Technology |
2016 | Fukuyama Memorial Award, Infantile Seizure Society |
2016 | Minister Award, The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology |
2015 | Research Award, The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan |
2015 | Research Award, The Japanese Pharmacological Society |
2014 | Research Award, The Japan Neuroscience Society |
2013 | Research Award, The Japanese Pharmacological Society Kanto Branch |
2013 | JUHN AND MARY WADA PRIZE, The Japan Epilepsy Society |
2008 | Research Award, The Japan Epilepsy Research Foundation |
2006 | President Award, The University of Tokyo |

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (March 2018, The University of Tokyo)
2024~Present | Section Chief, First Research Section, Department of Translational Neurobiology, National Institute of Neuroscience, National |
2021~2024 | Center of Neurology and Psychiatry Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo |
2021 | JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow (PD) |
2018~2021 | JSPS Research Fellow (DC1) |
2016~2021 | Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Japan (PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences) |
2012~2016 | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Japan (Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences) |
The Japanese Pharmacological Society
The Japan Neuroscience Society
The Physiological Society of Japan
The Japanese Consortium for Autism Research (JCAR)
Japanese Association of Neural Tissue Culture (JANTC)
Society for Neuroscience
Infantile Seizure Society
2021 | President Award, The University of Tokyo |
Secretary

Chiharu Harada
Administrative Staff, Department of Translational Neurobiology, National Institute of Neuroscience, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry
Postdoctoral Fellow

Ari Ogaki
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow (RPD), Department of Translational Neurobiology, National Institute of Neuroscience, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry
Research Student

Kazuma Miyata
Research Scholar, Department of Translational Neurobiology, National Institute of Neuroscience, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry
Laboratory

Each researcher enjoys developing original experimental systems and actively collaborates with clinical teams inside and outside NCNP, utilizing both in vitro and in vivo models to explore novel therapeutic strategies for neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders.

EVIDENT SPIN-OSR (customized)
A confocal microscope capable of super-resolution live imaging with excellent temporal resolution. Its unique laser pattern illumination system enables precise stimulation and manipulation of specific subcellular regions.

NIKON NSPARC (customized)
A confocal microscope optimized for super-resolution live imaging with outstanding spatial resolution. Equipped with an IR laser system, it enables heat stimulation and is ideal for analyzing thermally responsive cellular functions.

ZEISS LIGHTSHEET7
A light sheet microscope designed for high-precision 3D imaging of the entire brain. Suitable for fluorescently cleared specimens, it enables low-damage and long-term observation.

EVIDENT FV1200
A versatile confocal microscope compatible with a wide range of fluorescent labels. Commonly used for immunostaining analysis and routine observation of cells and tissue sections.