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About

Department of Life Science and Medical Bioscience, Cooperative Major in Advanced Health Science, School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University

Masahito Hosokawa Laboratory

 The Masahito Hosokawa Laboratory, established in 2021 at Waseda University's Nishi-Waseda Campus, will utilize digital technology to elucidate the potential of unknown microorganisms and apply that knowledge to biotechnology. We aim to contribute to sustainable industrial development and to the improvement of human welfare.

 Our research is focused on developing a platform to collect, analyze, and utilize microbial genome information. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as next-generation DNA sequencing, bioinformatics, microfluidic technology, and synthetic biology, we pursue the infinite possibilities of microorganisms, from the search for unknown useful microorganisms to the development of new biotechnology. .

One representative example is the development of a pioneering method to decipher the entire genome of uncultured microorganisms at the single-cell level. This technology, bit-MAP® has been commercialized by the company bitBiome, Inc. that is a university-based venture company launched by Hosokawa. 

 Prof. Hosokawa leverages his expertise in research that integrates biology and engineering, with a particular focus on the development of innovative biotechnology using single cell analysis technology and microorganisms. Our mission is to develop future scientists, learn together, and inspire outstanding students who will build the next generation of our field.

 The Hosokawa Laboratory always welcomes opportunities for joint research and discussions with academia and private companies, and places emphasis on contributing to the scientific community and building networks. Please feel free to contact us.

Team

Masato Hosokawa

Masahito Hosokawa

Associate Professor

​Ph.D. (Engineering)

Affiliation

  1. Department of Life Science and Medical Bioscience, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University

  2. Research Organization for Nano and Life Innovation, Waseda University

  3. Institute for Advanced Research of Biosystem Dynamics, Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering

  4. Computational Bio Big-Data Open Innovation Laboratory, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

  5. bitBiome, Inc.

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Career

April 2022 - Present FOREST researcher, Japan Science and Technology Agency
April 2021 - Present Associate Professor, Waseda University
November 2018 - Present bitBiome Inc. Director CSO
September 2018 - March 2020 Waseda University Junior Researcher (Research Institute Lecturer)
October 2015 - March 2019 Japan Science and Technology Agency, PRESTO researcher
April 2014 - March 2016 Waseda University Junior Researcher (Assistant Professor)
June 2013 - March 2014 Waseda University Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Fellow (PD)
April 2011 - May 2013 Shizuoka Prefectural Shizuoka Cancer Center Research Institute Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Fellow (PD)
April 2010 - March 2011 Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Fellow (PD) Qualification changed from DC2

April 2008 - March 2010   Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Graduate School of Engineering, Doctoral Program, Department of Bioengineering

​Award

September 2022   Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award University Venture Venture Award 2022
July 2021   5th “Bioindustry Encouragement Award” Bioindustry Association
April 2019   FY2019 Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Commendation for Young Scientists in the Field of Science and Technology Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
March 2019   Innovation Award PRESTO, Japan Science and Technology Agency (Integrated 1 Cell Area)
May 2016   96th Spring Annual Meeting Excellent Presentation Award (Academic) Chemical Society of Japan

​Committee member

The Society for Biotechnology, Japan, Representative (2017-)

The Chemical Society of Japan, Biotechnology Subcommittee Officer (2022-)
 

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Kazuki Takahashi

Junior Researcher <Assistant Professor>

member

Kaori Aikawa

Research assistant

member

Chikako Sakanashi

Research assistant

member

Hideto Tochikura

Research assistant

member

Mika Nishimura

D3

member

Hamada Norina

B4

Alumni

2024

Taiki Hakozaki

Koji Arikawa

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