Research field introduction

Molecular Cell Biology and Oral Anatomy

The goal of our laboratory is the development of outstanding scientists working in dental and life sciences through learning and studying anatomy, histology, molecular cell biology, and immunology.

A variety of post-natal stem cells are hidden in our orofacial tissues including dental pulp, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. These orofacial stem cells (OFSCs) can exhibit superior multipotency and high immunomodulatory function in vivo and in vitro in comparison with other post-natal stem cells, such as bone marrow stromal stem cells and adipose stem cells. Applying OFSCs are feasible tools for exploring stem cell nature and innovating pathological mechanism and novel therapeutics for congenital and immunological intractable diseases.

research field introduction

group photo

MEMBER

professor/Takayoshi Yamaza

Professor/Takayoshi Yamaza

Professor: Takayoshi Yamaza
Assistant Professor: Norihisa Uehara
Assistant Professor: Hiroki Kato
Assistant Professor: Yukari Kyumoto
Assistant Professor: Soichiro Sonoda
Technical officer: Jingqi Zhang

Message To Students

With high aspirations, let’s work together to become dentists and researchers who can contribute to dentistry.

In the Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Oral Anatomy, we support undergraduate and graduate students in their education with the aim of passing the national examination for dentists and developing global human resources who can contribute to dentistry around the world.

Anatomy, especially oral anatomy, dental anatomy, and oral histology, is one of the basic studies in dentistry, and it is essential to acquire in-depth knowledge of it in order to become a dentist. In addition, through research activities at the graduate school, students will be exposed to and deepen their understanding of the most advanced life sciences, which will enable them to become dentists and researchers who can continue to pursue better medical care and research.

Lab website

Back