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Kaori H. Yamada Ph.D.

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My research interest goes to the regulation mechanism of the trafficking of signaling molecules in mammalian cells.  Accumulated molecules induce signaling in the local area to change the morphology and fate of the cells.  We are particularly interested in the trafficking of the receptor for the growth factor of vasculature which regulates angiogenesis.  By regulating the receptor trafficking, we developed the therapeutic strategy for angiogenesis-related diseases such as cancer and blinding eye diseases.

EDUCATION

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Directional trafficking of VEGFR2 by a kinesin KIF13B

We examine the regulation mechanism of activation and direction of VEGFR2 trafficking.

2007 Ph.D.

The University of Tokyo, Japan

Life Sciences

Regulation mechanism of sprouting angiogenesis

By focusing on the localization of VEGFR2, we investigate the signaling mechanism to regulate endothelial cell behavior.

Therapeutic approach for angiogenesis-related diseases

We develop the topically applicable drug for blinding eye diseases such as wet AMD and diabetic retinopathy.

2001 M.S.

The University of Tokyo, Japan

Life Sciences

1999 B.S.

The University of Tokyo, Japan

Life Sciences

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