Theme Leader :
Toshiyuki Ishiwata, M.D., Ph.D.
Researcher :
Fujiya Gomi, Ph.D., Keisuke Nonaka, M.D., Ph.D.
Adjunct Researcher :
Seiichi Shinji, M.D., Ph.D., Yuuki Shichi, DVM., M.S., Fumio Hasegawa, Yasuko Hasegawa, Miho Naoi
Aging, Cellular Senescence, Elderly Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Telomeres, Adrenal Gland, Cancer Stem Cells, Cancer Diversity, Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition, Long Non-coding RNA, Anticancer Drug Resistance, Cancer Metastasis, Colon Cancer, Growth Factor Receptors, Pathology
This group is conducting research on cancer in the elderly, mainly pancreatic cancer, and research on telomeres that shorten with age. Regarding the research on pancreatic cancer, we are doing (1) research on the differences in cancer cells among patients, (2) cancer stem cells, which are cells that play a central role in cancer recurrence and metastasis and prove to be difficult in eliciting a response to therapy, and (3) senolytic therapy for pancreatic cancer. In addition, by advancing the adrenal telomere research, which is attracting the attention of several researchers in relation to aging, we aim to clarify the relationship between aging, lifestyle, stress, and telomere length, and to extend the healthy life expectancy.
Five Long-term Longitudinal Studies: Tokyo-LSA
Healthy Aging Innovation Center
Integrated Research Initiative for Living Well with Dementia