Journalist Meets Scientist - Protect People from Infectious Diseases (UTOPIA Special Interview)
Takako Zenba, the host of TBS's 'Houdou Tokushu' , meets Professor Yoshihiro Kawaoka, a virologist and the Director of the UTOPIA Center at the University of Tokyo,
Ms Zenba is an alumna of the University of Tokyo. This insightful dialogue was recorded at Shirokanedai Campus of the University of Tokyo on 30 October 2023.
Professor Yasuhiro Yamada
Department of Molecular Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
Professor Yasuhiro Yamada
Department of Molecular Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
October 2024
Professor Taisuke Horimoto
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, the University of Tokyo
Professor Taisuke Horimoto
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, the University of Tokyo
October 2024
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 27
Toll-like Receptors: Host Defense, Inflammation, and Autoimmune Diseases
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 27
Toll-like Receptors: Host Defense, Inflammation, and Autoimmune Diseases
Professor Kensuke Miyake
Professor Kensuke Miyake
Division of Infectious Genetics, Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
Division of Infectious Genetics, Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
September 2024
September 2024
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 26
From Treating Patients to Discovering Cures: A Path into Stem Cell Research
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 26
From Treating Patients to Discovering Cures: A Path into Stem Cell Research
Professor Atsushi Iwama
Professor Atsushi Iwama
Division of Stem Cell and Molecular Medicine, Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
September 2024
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 25
Making a Difference: Fighting Infections from Molecular to Global Level
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 25
Making a Difference: Fighting Infections from Molecular to Global Level
Professor Yuki Furuse
Department of Microbiology and Infection; The University of Tokyo Pandemic Preparedness, Infection and Advanced Research Center (UTOPIA)
Professor Yuki Furuse
Department of Microbiology and Infection; The University of Tokyo Pandemic Preparedness, Infection and Advanced Research Center (UTOPIA)
July 2024
Takeshi Inoue, Professor
Department of Molecular Systems Immunology; The University of Tokyo Pandemic Preparedness, Infection and Advanced Research Center (UTOPIA)
Takeshi Inoue, Professor
Department of Molecular Systems Immunology; The University of Tokyo Pandemic Preparedness, Infection and Advanced Research Center (UTOPIA)
July 2024
Makoto Takeda, Professor
Department of Microbiology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
Makoto Takeda, Professor
Department of Microbiology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
May 2024
Takao Someya, Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Systems, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
May 2024
Tomoki Todo, Professor
Hospital Director, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
Tomoki Todo, Professor
Hospital Director, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
April 2024
Toshifumi Inada, Professor
Division of RNA and Gene Regulation
The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
Toshifumi Inada, Professor
Division of RNA and Gene Regulation
The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
April 2024
Takashi Okada, Professor
Director, Center for Gene and Cell Therapy, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
Takashi Okada, Professor
Director, Center for Gene and Cell Therapy, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
March 2024
Takeshi Ichinohe, Associate Professor
Division of Viral Infection, Department of Infectious Disease Control, International Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
Takeshi Ichinohe, Associate Professor
Division of Viral Infection, Department of Infectious Disease Control, International Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
March 2024
Cevayir Coban, Professor
Division of Malaria Immunology, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
Cevayir Coban, Professor
Division of Malaria Immunology, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
February 2024
Fumitaka Nagamura, Professor
Center for Translational Research/Division of Advanced Medicine Promotion, The Advanced Clinical Center, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
Fumitaka Nagamura, Professor
Center for Translational Research/Division of Advanced Medicine Promotion, The Advanced Clinical Center, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
January 2024
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 15
Science: A Pleasurable and Rewarding Journey
James Di Santo, Professor
Institut Pasteur, France
Visiting Professor, UTOPIA
with Dr. Tomoya Hayashi
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 15
Science: A Pleasurable and Rewarding Journey
James Di Santo, Professor
Institut Pasteur, France
Visiting Professor, UTOPIA
with Dr. Tomoya Hayashi
December 2023
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 14
Research is Fun!
CRISPR-Cas3 Pioneer Talks Fascinating Realm of Genome Editing
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 14
Research is Fun!
CRISPR-Cas3 Pioneer Talks Fascinating Realm of Genome Editing
Tomoji Mashimo, Professor
Division of Animal Genetics/Division of Genome Engineering
Director of Laboratory Animal Research Center
The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
Tomoji Mashimo, Professor
Division of Animal Genetics/Division of Genome Engineering
Director of Laboratory Animal Research Center
The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
December 2023
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 13
Pioneer in Aging Research Talks
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 13
Pioneer in Aging Research Talks
Makoto Nakanish, Professor
Dean, Institute of Medical Science
Division of Cancer Cell Biology, The University of Tokyo
Makoto Nakanish, Professor
Dean, Institute of Medical Science
Division of Cancer Cell Biology, The University of Tokyo
December 2023
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 12
United Against Infection: Save the World and Inspire Generations
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 12
United Against Infection: Save the World and Inspire Generations
Hiroshi Yotsuyanagi, Professor
Division of Infectious Diseases, Advanced Clinical Research Center, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
Hiroshi Yotsuyanagi, Professor
Division of Infectious Diseases, Advanced Clinical Research Center, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
November 2023
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 11
Artificial Intelligence × Virus Variants: Predicting the Future with AI
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 11
Artificial Intelligence × Virus Variants: Predicting the Future with AI
Yutaka Matsuo, Professor
Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Yutaka Matsuo, Professor
Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
October 2023
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 10
Changing Healthcare with Sociology
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 10
Changing Healthcare with Sociology
Kaori Muto, Professor
Public Policy, Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
Kaori Muto, Professor
Public Policy, Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
November 2023
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 9
Rock & Science -Specialist in Signal Transduction and Guitarist in 'Ojisan(?)' Band
Jun-ichiro Inoue, Project Professor
Managing Director, The University of TOkyo Pandemic preparedness, Infection and Advanced research center (UTOPIA)
Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 9
Rock & Science -Specialist in Signal Transduction and Guitarist in 'Ojisan(?)' Band
Jun-ichiro Inoue, Project Professor
Managing Director, The University of TOkyo Pandemic preparedness, Infection and Advanced research center (UTOPIA)
Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo
September 2023
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 8
Designing Proteins for Human Welfare
Kouhei Tsumoto, Professor
Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 8
Designing Proteins for Human Welfare
Kouhei Tsumoto, Professor
Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
August 2023
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 7
Bones, Immunity, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and COVID-19
Hiroshi Takayanagi, Professor
Dept of Immunology, Grad School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 7
Bones, Immunity, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and COVID-19
Hiroshi Takayanagi, Professor
Dept of Immunology, Grad School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
August 2023
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 6
Protect People from Pandemics!
Kei Sato, Professor
Systems Virology, Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 6
Protect People from Pandemics!
Kei Sato, Professor
Systems Virology, Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
July 2023
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 5
Deciphering Life's 3D Secrets: Unveiling Molecular Structures for Life-Saving Breakthroughs
Osamu Nureki, Professor
Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 5
Deciphering Life's 3D Secrets: Unveiling Molecular Structures for Life-Saving Breakthroughs
Osamu Nureki, Professor
Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo
July 2023
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 4
Embracing the Joy and Sorrow of Patients
Sakae Tanaka, Professor
Director of the University of Tokyo Hospital
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 4
Embracing the Joy and Sorrow of Patients
Sakae Tanaka, Professor
Director of the University of Tokyo Hospital
June 2023
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 3
"Mutual benefits" and "Altruism" are the key to overcoming challenges
Masahiko Kikuchi, Project Professor
The UTOPIA Center, The University of Tokyo
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 3
"Mutual benefits" and "Altruism" are the key to overcoming challenges
Masahiko Kikuchi, Project Professor
The UTOPIA Center, The University of Tokyo
June 2023
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 2
I believe there is a ray of hope beyond countless failures.
Yasushi Kawaguchi, Professor
Division of Molecular Virology, the Institute of Medical Sciences, The University Tokyo
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 2
I believe there is a ray of hope beyond countless failures.
Yasushi Kawaguchi, Professor
Division of Molecular Virology, the Institute of Medical Sciences, The University Tokyo
June 2023
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 1
Discovering true freedome through research
Ken Ishii, Professor
Division of Vaccine Science, the Institute of Medical Sciences, The University Tokyo
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 1
Discovering true freedome through research
Ken Ishii, Professor
Division of Vaccine Science, the Institute of Medical Sciences, The University Tokyo
June 2023
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May 2023