Organelle Systems Biotechnology

An organelle is a specialized compartment within a cell that has a specific function, and is usually enclosed separately within its own lipid bilayer. When cellular activities occur, various materials are transported among organelles. Our aim is to uncover the regulatory mechanism of this material transport and to study organelle biogenesis. We also seek to establish cellular systems that can be useful for the development of medicines and cosmetics. The research in our lab involves an in-depth exposure to the wide range of methodological approaches used in contemporary biology, from fundamental molecular/cellular biological techniques to advanced cellular imaging.