Laboratory Introduction
INDEX
Small class sizes provide attentive instruction.
There are 12 laboratories in the department, each corresponding to the specialty of the faculty members. From the third year, students join a laboratory and begin their graduation research, conducting experiments, surveys, etc.
Ito laboratory
Thesis supervisor: Mika Ito
研究 テ ー マ
- Analysis of food and nutritional components using instrumental analysis
- Research into structural changes in food caused by processing, cooking, etc. and their effects
Thesis supervisor: Mika Ito
研究 テ ー マ
- Analysis of food and nutritional components using instrumental analysis
- Research into structural changes in food caused by processing, cooking, etc. and their effects

Kawasaki Laboratory
Thesis supervisor: Hiroaki Kawasaki
研究 テ ー マ
- Research to clarify how chemical modifications of proteins (amino acids) under oxidative stress affect the onset of disease and the aggravation of pathological conditions
- Research into the search for new disease markers focusing on oxidative damage to proteins and the development of their applications
- Research into the discovery of novel antibacterial peptides contained in plants and animals and the development of their applications
Thesis supervisor: Hiroaki Kawasaki
研究 テ ー マ
- Research to clarify how chemical modifications of proteins (amino acids) under oxidative stress affect the onset of disease and the aggravation of pathological conditions
- Research into the search for new disease markers focusing on oxidative damage to proteins and the development of their applications
- Research into the discovery of novel antibacterial peptides contained in plants and animals and the development of their applications

Konishi Laboratory
Thesis supervisor: Kanae Konishi
研究 テ ー マ
・Health of women who will lead the next generation based on the DOHaD concept
・The relationship between food costs and food and diet quality: Building a food choice strategy to address health disparities
Thesis supervisor: Kanae Konishi
研究 テ ー マ
・Health of women who will lead the next generation based on the DOHaD concept
・The relationship between food costs and food and diet quality: Building a food choice strategy to address health disparities

Sakamoto laboratory
Thesis supervisor: Yuri Sakamoto
研究 テ ー マ
- Study on the mechanism of soy isoflavones in controlling obesity-induced inflammation
・A study on bone metabolism-related genes and lifestyle habits in relation to bone mineral density in young women
・Study on stress and nutrient intake in young women
Thesis supervisor: Yuri Sakamoto
研究 テ ー マ
- Study on the mechanism of soy isoflavones in controlling obesity-induced inflammation
・A study on bone metabolism-related genes and lifestyle habits in relation to bone mineral density in young women
・Study on stress and nutrient intake in young women

Sagawa Laboratory
Thesis supervisor: Atsuko Sagawa
研究 テ ー マ
- Cooking and processing characteristics of superheated steam containing fine water droplets and effectiveness of heat sterilization
・Research into optimal heating conditions for meat
- Research into food taste components and preferences
- Changes in saltiness perception due to differences in the timing of salt addition during the cooking process
・Research into the physical properties of food and ease of eating
Thesis supervisor: Atsuko Sagawa
研究 テ ー マ
- Cooking and processing characteristics of superheated steam containing fine water droplets and effectiveness of heat sterilization
・Research into optimal heating conditions for meat
- Research into food taste components and preferences
- Changes in saltiness perception due to differences in the timing of salt addition during the cooking process
・Research into the physical properties of food and ease of eating

Shimizu Laboratory
Thesis supervisor: Fumiko Shimizu
研究 テ ー マ
・We are investigating the relationship between the female body (especially the sexual cycle) and lifestyle habits such as diet and exercise.
・We are investigating the relationship between the health and dietary habits of the elderly.
Thesis supervisor: Fumiko Shimizu
研究 テ ー マ
・We are investigating the relationship between the female body (especially the sexual cycle) and lifestyle habits such as diet and exercise.
・We are investigating the relationship between the health and dietary habits of the elderly.

Chosho Laboratory
Thesis supervisor: Katsuhiro Chosho
研究 テ ー マ
- Research into nutritional management in hospitals and other medical facilities
・Research on nutritional care process
・Research into the work of registered dietitians and the medical insurance system
Thesis supervisor: Katsuhiro Chosho
研究 テ ー マ
- Research into nutritional management in hospitals and other medical facilities
・Research on nutritional care process
・Research into the work of registered dietitians and the medical insurance system

Nakanishi Laboratory
Thesis supervisor: Kazushige Nakanishi
研究 テ ー マ
・Research into the diet of patients with chronic renal failure
・Research on hyperphosphatemia
- Research into the diet of dialysis patients
・Research into the role of phosphorus in aging
・Research into the diet of hypertensive patients
・Research into the diet of patients with pregnancy-related hypertension
Thesis supervisor: Kazushige Nakanishi
研究 テ ー マ
・Research into the diet of patients with chronic renal failure
・Research on hyperphosphatemia
- Research into the diet of dialysis patients
・Research into the role of phosphorus in aging
・Research into the diet of hypertensive patients
・Research into the diet of patients with pregnancy-related hypertension

Hayashi Laboratory
Thesis supervisor: Mariko Hayashi
研究 テ ー マ
- Regulation of excitatory transmission through crosstalk between neurons and astrocytes
・Crosstalk with neurons that induces astrocyte maturation
・Data science related to nervous system cell image analysis
Thesis supervisor: Mariko Hayashi
研究 テ ー マ
- Regulation of excitatory transmission through crosstalk between neurons and astrocytes
・Crosstalk with neurons that induces astrocyte maturation
・Data science related to nervous system cell image analysis

Star Lab
Thesis supervisor: Reina Hoshi
研究 テ ー マ
・Research into the ideal form of community exchange activities through food
・Research into the effectiveness of health education in local restaurants
・School lunch research
Thesis supervisor: Reina Hoshi
研究 テ ー マ
・Research into the ideal form of community exchange activities through food
・Research into the effectiveness of health education in local restaurants
・School lunch research

Masuda Laboratory
Thesis supervisor: Kazuya Masuda
研究 テ ー マ
・Selection and development of functional microorganisms
- Study of the immunostimulatory properties of lactic acid bacteria
- Food bacterial contamination survey
Thesis supervisor: Kazuya Masuda
研究 テ ー マ
・Selection and development of functional microorganisms
- Study of the immunostimulatory properties of lactic acid bacteria
- Food bacterial contamination survey

Miura Laboratory
Thesis supervisor: Yutaka Miura
研究 テ ー マ
- Verification and evaluation of various meat replacement technologies
・Evaluation and development of functional ingredients in food
・Development of an objective evaluation method for flavor
Thesis supervisor: Yutaka Miura
研究 テ ー マ
- Verification and evaluation of various meat replacement technologies
・Evaluation and development of functional ingredients in food
・Development of an objective evaluation method for flavor