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【UTOPIA 43 Interviews】Vol. 23 Makoto Takeda
Why a Pediatrician Became a Virus Researcher, Professor Makoto Takeda, The University of Tokyo (Movie in Japanese)
UTOPIA 43 Interviews | Vol. 23 Professor Makoto Takeda, The Department of Microbiology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
—Unraveling the Mysteries of Respiratory Viruses: A Pioneer's Journey
w Measles virus, Influenza virus, Coronavirus
—Unlocking the Secrets of Coronavirus: "TMPRSS2"
w Mechanism of virus infection into cells
w Protease-mediated activation of the spike protein
w Fusion of virus membrane and cell membrane
w Elucidating the activation of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein by cellular protease TMPRSS2
w Implications for viral isolation, testing, vaccine, and therapeutic development
—From Pediatrician to Virus Researcher—
w Aspired to become a pediatrician
w Leukemia, malignant tumors
w Complications of infections caused by immunosuppression from cancer chemotherapy
w Bacterial infections, fungal infections, viral infections
w Virus: the most challenging pathogen with limited treatment options
w Turned to virus research to benefit medical practice
w Research on viruses at the Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo: Path to becoming a researcher
—New Encounters through UTOPIA
w Fostering collaboration across disciplines
w Fortunate circumstances for virus and vaccine researchers
—Connecting "Research" and "Practical Application" through UTOPIA
w Basic research on virus infection mechanisms proved useful for practical interventions
w Technical support to translate research findings on disease mechanisms into therapeutics and vaccine development
—The Healing Amidst Busy Days—
w Playing futsal
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