Ken Takahashi, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor
Okayama University
Former Visiting Scholar
Harvard University
Specialty: organ-on-a-chip, cardiac regenerative medicine, space medicine
Research in Medical Science
We are conducting research on organ chips using state-of-the-art equipment.
J Vis Exp 2020, (159). doi: 10.3791/61104.
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History and dramas
Ken Takahashi receives NEDO Award and Chugoku Bank Award at pitch contest
Awards recognize organ-on-a-chip business plan and presenter’s potential as an entrepreneur Research Associate Professor Ken Takahashi has won New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Award and Chugoku Bank[…]
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Progress report for the kidney-on-a-chip project: The 99th Annual Meeting of The Physiological Society of Japan
On March 18, 2022, Yin Liang from Takahashi Lab presented “Functional analysis of a kidney-on-a-chip using human renal proximal tubular epithelial cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells” at the[…]
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A Year in Review: 2021
Continuing from last year, 2021 was a year in which overseas business trips and acceptance of researchers from overseas were restricted due to the influence of COVID-19. In addition, instability[…]
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Thoughts and pictures from everyday life
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Achievements
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Harvard Scholar
Based on the research philosophy of the world-leading institution of Harvard, which emphasizes social return and collaboration, we are conducting medical research using state-of-the-art technologies.
IOE-Qualified Teaching
Trained at the Institute of Education, University College London, Ken Takahashi gives high-quality lectures based on the cutting-edge pedagogical theory and practical presentation techniques.
Portfolio
Research Grant
Ken Takahashi is awarded competitive, prestigious research grants, including the Promotion of Joint International Research by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, as well as company-based grants.
Education Award
Ken received the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education for his continuous effort to support international students pursuing research experience and developing their lifelong career.
Ironman
Ken is a finisher of the Ironman Triathlon race: 3.9 km swim, 180 km bike, and 42.2 km run. This unparalleled endurance and long-term perspective has led to the achievement of substantial goals.
Research Interests
Regenerative Medicine
Using human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, Ken Takahashi is developing heart cells to assist hearts weakened due to heart failure.
Myocardial Infarction
Ischemic heart diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Ken Takahashi is developing a new strategy to combat tough diseases.
Space Medicine
Decreased muscle and bone are major issues for astronauts in space. Ken Takahashi has studied the mechanism of cellular response to gravitational changes.
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