People

Ryuta Koyama
Ryuta Koyama
Director, Department of Translational Neurobiology, National Institute of Neuroscience, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (March 2006, The University of Tokyo)
Message
We are dedicated to developing innovative experimental methods and engaging in translational neurobiology research to shape the future of medicine. We aim to open new frontiers in neuroscience and discover new treatments that offer fresh hope to patients.
【Professional Experience】
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
【Other Professional Experience】
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)
【Education】
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)
【Professional Memberships】
The Japan Epilepsy Society
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
【Awards】
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
Megumi Andoh
Megumi Andoh
Section Chief, First Research Section, Department of Translational Neurobiology, National Institute of Neuroscience, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (March 2018, The University of Tokyo)
Message
We are advancing our research to elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms that support brain function. Furthermore, leveraging our discoveries, we aim to develop methods that harness the untapped potential of cells to aid in the prevention and treatment of brain diseases.
【Professional Experience】
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
【Other Professional Experience】
2021 JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow (PD)
2018~2021 JSPS Research Fellow (DC1)
【Education】
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)
【Professional Memberships】
The Japan Epilepsy Society
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
【Awards】
2021 President Award, The University of Tokyo

Secretary

Chiharu Harada

Chiharu Harada

Administrative Staff, Department of Translational Neurobiology, National Institute of Neuroscience, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry

Research Student

Ari Ogaki

Ari Ogaki

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

Kazuma Miyata

Kazuma Miyata

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