News

Sep. 10, 2024
The research results of our laboratory have been published as a paper in Scientific Reports.
Size-dependent ability of AtaA to immobilize cells in Acinetobacter sp. Tol 5
Jun. 27, 2024
ECB2024 will be held in Rotterdam, Netherlands from June 30 to July 3! We will be presenting on the following schedule:
July 2, 10:00-17:30: Mr. Inoue and Assistant Professor Yoshimoto (Poster Presentation)
July 3, 11:20-11:40: Professor Hori (Keynote Speech)
Jun. 18, 2024
Assistant Professor Yoshimoto has been awarded the Young Scientist Award by the Society for Biotechnology, Japan!
The award ceremony and lecture will be held during the 76th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan.
Jun. 7, 2024
An article on our research achievements has been published in the Science Newspaper!
"Modification of Bacteria That Are Difficult to Genetically Engineer into Easily Modifiable Bacteria, Nagahama Institute of Bio-Science and Nagoya University"
Check out the research paper!
May 15, 2024
The results of our laboratory have been published as a preprint!
"A new target of multiple lysine methylation in bacteria"
May 10, 2024
A press release was issued about our research results!
「Modification of difficult-to-engineer bacteria to facilitate genetic modification: Expectations for application in biomanufacturing.」
Apr. 13, 2024
The second joint graduate school entrance guidance for the Department of Chemistry & Biotechnology will be held!
Date: May 11, 2024, from 13:00 to 15:50
Location: Lecture Room 121, Building No.1, School of Engineering
Please register to participate by 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 8!
Apr. 1, 2024
We have been accepted for the Scientific Research Fund Assistance Project (Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research(S)) for the fiscal year 2024!
Mar. 3, 2024
Mr. Sasahara received the Student Encouragement Award at the 89th Annual Meeting of the Society of Chemical Engineering!
Congratulations on your award!
Mar. 7, 2024
Ms. Takahashi received the Young Scientist Award at the Fullerene Nanotube Graphene Society!
Congratulations on your award!
Feb. 29, 2024
We attended Prof. Hori's award-winning celebration party!
Feb. 25, 2024
An interview about our research results on CNT decomposition has been published!
Please take a listen!
Feb. 8, 2024
The 1st Graduate School Entrance Guidance for the three specialized programs in the School of Chemical and Biological Engineering will be held!
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 13:00 - 14:45
Location: Online Broadcast
Please register to participate by Tuesday, March 12!
Feb. 7, 2024
We are currently seeking researchers and specially appointed assistant professors (tenured staff) for positions in our laboratory For more information and application methods, please see here. We look forward to your application!
Feb. 6, 2024
An interview article about the research results of our laboratory has been published!
"The key to reducing risks with carbon nanotubes... Microorganisms!?"
Feb. 5, 2024
The research results of our laboratory have been published as a paper in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology.
Adhesion preference of the sticky bacterium Acinetobacter sp. Tol 5
Feb. 5, 2024
We have uploaded an introductory video of the Hori Laboratory!
Please take a look!
Feb. 5, 2024
A tour for third-year students of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering will be conducted at the Hori Laboratory!
Date: February 8 (Thursday) from 10:00 to 12:00
Location: Room 708, Engineering Building No.1
Jan. 30, 2024
An explanatory article by Assistant Professor Yoshimoto and Professor Hori, "Miniaturized adhesive proteins for immobilization of E. coli and their application to microbial reactions," has been featured in Bioscience and Industry (B&I) 2024 Vol.82 No.1!Please have a look!
Jan. 27, 2024
Ms. Takahashi has been awarded the Chubu Branch Manager's Prize at the 2023 Chubu Branch Regular Meeting & Young Researchers' Presentation!Congratulations!
Jan. 12, 2024
Mr. Inoue (M1) received the Outstanding Poster Award at the GTR Annual Meeting 2023!Congratulations!
Dec. 26, 2023
A press release was issued about our research results!
"A world-first method developed for decomposing carbon nanotubes using microorganisms – A groundbreaking achievement by Nagoya University, Japan Zeon Corporation, and Friend Microbe aiming for environmental protection and industrial innovation"
Dec. 26, 2023
The research results of our laboratory have been published as a paper in Frontiers in Microbiology.
Long-term continuous degradation of carbon nanotubes by a bacteria-driven Fenton reaction
Dec. 22, 2023
The results of our laboratory have been published as a preprint!
"Insights into the complex formation of a trimeric autotransporter adhesin with a peptidoglycan-binding periplasmic protein"
Oct. 11, 2023
Our laboratory is currently seeking candidates for researcher and specially appointed assistant professor positions (full-time with term). For more details and application procedures, please refer to this link. We look forward to your application!
Oct. 10, 2023
The content of the lecture held at the ASF Scientist Talk on September 28th has been uploaded to YouTube. You can watch it by visiting this link!
Oct. 3, 2023
Ms. Takahashi has been awarded the Young Scientist Award at The 65th Fullerenes-Nanotubes-Graphene General Symposium. Congratulations!
Sep. 1, 2023
The results of our laboratory have been published as a preprint!
"Long-term continuous degradation of carbon nanotubes by bacteria-driven Fenton reaction"
Aug. 25, 2023
The venture from Hori Laboratory, Friend Microbe Inc., had its research presentation selected for the "Topics of 2023" at the 75th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan!
"Establishment and Social Implementation of an Ultra-Efficient Edible Oil-containing Wastewater Treatment Method Using Microorganisms with Remarkable Oil Degradation Capabilities"
Please come and see us!
Aug. 21, 2023
Prof. Hori has been awarded the 17th Biotechnology Achievement Award!
Congratulations on receiving this prestigious award!
The award ceremony and lecture will be held at the 75th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan (Nagoya University, Higashiyama Campus). Please join us! (9/3 9:00~11:35)
Aug. 1, 2023
Prof. Hori will give a Science Talk (WEB lecture "Pioneering Biobusiness with Advanced Original Microbial Technology") at the Aichi Science Festival (ASF) on September 28 (Thursday) from 18:00 to 19:00.
Participation is free, and you can register here!
Jul. 21, 2023
Mr. Sasahara (D3), whose project was adopted by the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System Fusion Frontier Next Generation Research Project, has had a laboratory introduction video published on their website. "Understanding and leveraging microorganisms to tackle global environmental issues."
Please have a look!
Jul. 1, 2023
An article about the venture from Nagoya University, Friend Microbe Inc., was published in the Chunichi Shimbun (morning edition).
"Microbial decomposition of oil in wastewater treatment: Development by Nagoya University-launched venture attracts attention." Please take a look!
Jun. 26, 2023
Mr. Sasahara (D3) received the Excellence Award at the Young Biotechnologists Summer Seminar 2023!
Congratulations!
Jun. 21, 2023
An interview article featuring Prof. Hori has been published.
"Universities, University-launched Ventures, and Major Corporations Collaborating for the Realization of SDGs" Please take a look!
Jun. 14, 2023
The achievements of our laboratory have been published as a paper in Frontiers in Environmental Science.
Contribution of the Fenton reaction to the degradation of carbon nanotubes by enzymes
May 31, 2023
A press release article related to Nagoya University-launched venture, Friend Microbe Inc., has been published.
"Aiming to Accelerate SDGs with Microorganisms and Enzymes: Expanding Industry-Academia Collaboration with University-launched Ventures at the Core, in Cooperation with Food, Trading Companies, and Component Manufacturers" Please have a look!
May 9, 2023
The achievements of our laboratory have been published as a paper in ACS Synthetic Biology.
Simple Method for the Creation of a Bacteria-Sized Unilamellar Liposome with Different Proteins Localized to the Respective Sides of the Membrane
Apr. 27, 2023
Mr. Inoue (M1) has been accepted into the Graduate Program of Transformative Chem-Bio Research (GTR)! Congratulations!
Apr. 8, 2023
We have launched the laboratory introduction and graduate student recruitment page!
Please take a look!
Apr. 5, 2023
Graduate School Entrance Guidance and Laboratory Tour will be held!
Date: May 13, 2023 (Saturday) 13:00~16:00
Location: Room 142, 4th floor, Engineering Building No.1 (Also available online)
Please register by May 9!
Mar. 27, 2023
Prof. Hori received the Chemical Engineering Society Award, Research Award!
Congratulations!
Feb. 24, 2023
The Hori Laboratory is accepting visits from third-year students of the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology!
Please contact Yoshimoto via email.
Email: yoshimoto.shogo.b0[at]f.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp
(Please replace [at] with @ before sending the email)
Feb. 9, 2023
Prof. Hori received the Chemical Engineering Society Award, Research Award [Masayoshi Naito Memorial Prize]. Congratulations!
Jan. 20, 2023
A press release was issued about our research results. "Developing a rapid and simple immobilization technology for industrially useful E. coli - Accelerating manufacturing through bioprocesses"
Jan. 13, 2023
We will conduct a laboratory tour for third-year students of the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology! Please come to the meeting place at the following times:
[Date] February 2nd (Thursday) at 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00
[Meeting Place] Room 707, Building No.1
We also accept visits at other times, so please contact Yoshimoto by email.
Email: yoshimoto.shogo.b0[at]f.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp
(Please replace [at] with @ before sending the email)
Sep. 9, 2022
Our preprint has been published on ＜Research Square＞. Please take a look!
Sep. 1, 2022
Dr. Yoshimoto has joined us as an Assistant Professor!
We look forward to continuing working together!
Apr. 1, 2022
Dr. Ishikawa, who has been supporting our laboratory, has been promoted to Nagahama Institute of Bio-Science and Technology.
We wish Dr. Ishikawa further success!!
Mar. 30, 2022
The 85th Nagoya University Cafe WEB lecture "Humans, Microorganisms, and SDGs" has been uploaded on YouTube! Please have a look!
Feb. 8, 2022
A WEB lecture by Prof. Hori will be held from 19:00 to 20:00 on March 3rd (Thursday). The lecture is titled "Humans, Microorganisms, and SDGs". Please pre-register here!
Feb. 1, 2022
We will conduct a laboratory tour for third-year students of the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology!! You can visit without reservation on February 8th (Tuesday) 13:00-18:00, and February 28th (Monday) 13:00-18:00. Please come to Room 707 (or 708 if Room 707 is unoccupied) in Building No. 1. Visits at other times are also welcome; please contact us by email.
Jan. 27, 2022
An article about the industry-academia collaborative development of a virus inactivation device by Prof. Hori has been reported in the Chubu Economic Newspaper and Yahoo News! Please take a look!
Jan. 19, 2022
A press release article about the venture from Nagoya University, Friend Microbe Inc., has been published.
"Nagoya University and its venture cooperate with local companies to develop and begin marketing a maintenance-free 'high-performance virus inactivation device'!" Please have a look!
Jan. 5, 2022
Mr. Noba (D2) received the Best Award at the 2021 Corporate and Doctoral Talent Exchange Meeting! Congratulations!
Nov. 19, 2021
Mr. Sasahara (D1) has been recognized as a Next-Generation Researcher by the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System Fusion Frontier!
Nov. 12, 2021
The ASF Science Talk WEB lecture "The Science of Sterilization and Virus Removal" has been uploaded on YouTube. Please take a look!
Oct. 15, 2021
Our preprint has been published on ＜ChemRxiv＞. Please have a look!
Sep. 15, 2021
Prof. Hori will give a Science Talk (WEB lecture "The Science of Sterilization and Virus Removal") at the Aichi Science Festival (ASF) on November 4th (Thursday) from 19:00 to 20:00. Participation is free, and you can register here!
Sep. 13, 2021
Ms. Takahashi (D2) received the Chubu Branch Manager's Award at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan, Chubu Branch! Congratulations!
Aug. 10, 2021
The research results of our laboratory have been published as a paper in the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science.
“Single-cell adhesion force mapping of a highly sticky bacterium in liquid”
Jun. 11, 2021
An article about the research and development of a new type of mask by Professor Katsumi Hori was featured in the Chunichi Shimbun (morning edition, pages 14 and 25)!
"Worn in combination with a mask, the 'Turtle' shape developed by Professor Hori of Nagoya University 'effectively removes droplets'" (Morning edition, page 14: Citizen's version)
"The effect of masks is halved by gaps between the face and mask, according to research by a Nagoya University professor" (Morning edition, page 25: Society section)
May 13, 2021
Articles about the research and development of a new type of mask by Prof. Hori, Mitsui Chemicals, and Professor Hori's Nagoya University-launched venture, Friend Microbe Inc., were reported by various media outlets including MONOist, Yahoo News, @Press, ITmedia NEWS, The Rubber Times, and more.
Apr. 26, 2021
A press release was issued about the research and development of a novel inner mask by Prof. Hori.
Nagoya University, a venture launched by Nagoya University, and Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. have developed and started marketing an inner mask with high virus removal efficiency!
Mar. 18, 2021
Our preprint has been published on ＜ChemRxiv＞. Please have a look!
Jan. 16, 2021
Mr. Kondo (M1) received the Excellent Presentation Award at the joint seminar "8th Seminar on Future-Oriented Structural and Functional Analysis of Biomolecules to Molecular Design." Congratulations!
Jan. 18, 2020
We will conduct a laboratory tour for third-year students of the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology! Those interested in visiting, please fill out the form by February 5th.
Nov. 21, 2020
Mr. Sasahara (M2) received the Excellent Presentation Award at the 3rd Online Seminar for Young Researchers in Biotechnology. Congratulations!
Nov. 12, 2020
Prof. Hori's "ASF (Aichi Science Festival) Science Talk" WEB lecture has been uploaded on YouTube! Please take a look!
Nov. 1, 2020
The general sale of the newly developed mask by Professor Katsumi Hori has started! Please check here for purchasing information! Buy from Amazon Buy from Yamada Mall
Oct. 27, 2020
Prof. Hori will give a Science Talk (WEB lecture) at the Aichi Science Festival (ASF) from 19:00 to 20:00 on October 27th (Tuesday). Participation is free, and you can register here!
Sep. 25, 2020
Mr. Noba (D1) has been selected as a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Special Research Fellow (DC2). Congratulations!
Sep. 17, 2020
Our preprint available on ＜ChemRxiv＞ has been updated. Please take a look!
Sep. 9, 2020
Mr. Noba (D1) has been awarded the Biotechnology Student Excellence Award (Flight Award), and a certificate was presented to him. Please see here!
Aug. 12, 2020
An article about the newly developed mask by Professor Katsumi Hori has been reported nationwide! Please take a look here.
Jul. 6, 2020
Our preprint available on ＜ChemRxiv＞ has been updated. Please take a look!
Jun. 16, 2020
Our preprint has been published on ＜ChemRxiv＞. Please take a look!
Jun. 3, 2020
Mr. Noba (D1) has been awarded the Biotechnology Student Excellence Award (Flight Award). Congratulations!
Jun. 1, 2020
The second introduction video of Hori Laboratory has been uploaded on YouTube.
May 12, 2020
An article about the research and development of a new mask by Prof. Hori, Mitsui Chemicals, and Prof. Hori's Nagoya University-launched venture, Friend Microbe Inc., has been reported nationwide by various media outlets including Kyodo News, Chunichi Shimbun, Yahoo News and more.
Mar. 27, 2020
An interview with Mr. Noba (M2), who received the 2019 GTR Research Award from the Advanced Graduate Program for Global Research (GTR Program), has been published. Check out the interview.
Mar. 2, 2020
The introduction video of Hori Laboratory has been uploaded on YouTube.
Feb. 5, 2020
Our laboratory's achievements have been published as a paper in Environmental Science & Technology.
“Process Description of an Unconventional Biofilm Formation by Bacterial Cells Autoagglutinating through Sticky, Long, and Peritrichate Nanofibers”
Jan. 23, 2020
Our laboratory's achievements have been published as a paper in Green Chemistry.
“Gas-phase bioproduction of a high-value-added monoterpenoid (E)-geranic acid by metabolically engineered Acinetobacter sp. Tol 5”
Dec. 27, 2019
Our laboratory's achievements have been selected for the Cover picture of the Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Volume 129 Issue 1.
Nov. 29, 2019
A press release was issued about our research results.
"Successful creation of a hairy artificial cell! — Expected applications to artificial cell catalysts"
Nov. 22, 2019
Students from our laboratory presented at YABEC2019 held at Ewha Womans University.
Nov. 8, 2019
A paper has been published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
"Bottom-up creation of an artificial cell covered with the adhesive bacterionanofiber protein AtaA"
Oct. 23, 2019
A paper has been published in the Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering.
"Native display of a huge homotrimeric protein fiber on the cell surface after precise domain deletion"
Oct. 23, 2019
A pre-print has been published on ChemRxiv.
"Process Description of an Unconventional Biofilm Formation by Bacterial Cells Autoagglutinating Through Sticky, Long, and Peritrichate Nanofibers"
Oct. 7, 2019
Two pre-prints have been published on ChemRxiv:
(1) "Gas-Phase Bioproduction of a High-Value-Added Monoterpenoid (E)-Geranic Acid by Metabolically Engineered Acinetobacter sp. Tol 5"
(2) "Extracellular Electron Transfer Mediated by a Cytocompatible Redox Polymer Lengthens the Circadian Period of Mammalian Cells"
Oct. 4, 2019
Mr. Usami (D3) received the Nagoya University Kyoyukai Doctoral Academic Award!
Sep. 26, 2019
Ms. Kawashiri (M2) received the Excellent Poster Award at APCChE 2019!
Aug. 27, 2019
A pre-print has been published on ChemRxiv!
"Bottom-up Creation of an Artificial Cell Covered with the Adhesive Bacterionanofiber Protein AtaA"
Aug. 6, 2019
Mr. Noba (M2) received the Chubu Branch Manager's Award at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan, Chubu Branch!
Jun. 14, 2019
A paper has been published in the Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering.
Control of AtaA-mediated bacterial immobilization by casein hydrolysates"
Apr. 8, 2019
Mr. Usami (D3) was selected for the FEMS CONGRESS ATTENDANCE GRANT at the 8th Congress of European Microbiologists, FEMS 2019, and was featured in an interview article!
Mar. 14, 2019
Mr. Ishii (D2) received the Best Student Award at the 84th Annual Meeting of the Society of Chemical Engineering, Japan!
Nov. 26, 2018
At the 2018 Nagoya University Department of Biological Engineering Joint Seminar, Mr. Usami (D2) received the Best Presentation Award, and Mr. Ohara (D2) received the Excellent Poster Award!
Nov. 20, 2018
Mr. Kanie (D3) received the Chubu Branch Manager's Award at the Society for Biotechnology, Japan, Chubu Branch Annual Meeting!
Sep. 19, 2018
Mr. Ohara (D2) received the Bioengineering Division Excellent Poster Award at the 50th Autumn Meeting of the Society of Chemical Engineering, Japan!
Jan. 10, 2018
Mr. Aoki (D1) received a Poster Award at the IGER 2017 Annual Meeting!
Dec. 11, 2017
Mr. Tsukamoto (B4) received a Poster Award at the 2017 Nagoya University Department of Biological Engineering Joint Seminar!
Dec. 1, 2017
Mr. Hiroshige (M2) received a Poster Award at the IGER International Symposium on Cell Surface Structures and Functions 2017!
Nov. 2, 2017
The IGER International Symposium on Cell Surface Structures and Functions 2017, organized by our laboratory and the Homma Laboratory of the School of Science, will be held from November 30 to December 1, 2017, under the auspices of the Nagoya University Green Natural Sciences International Education and Research Program.
For registration and more details, please visit here.
Oct. 16, 2017
Mr. Usami (D1) has been selected as a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Special Research Fellow (DC2) for fiscal year 2018!
Oct. 11, 2017
Our laboratory is currently recruiting one fixed-term staff member (either a specially appointed assistant professor or a researcher). For more details, please refer here.
The application deadline is November 30, 2017 (Thursday).
Jun. 13, 2017
A Nagoya University venture, Friend Microbe Inc., was established today by Professor Hori!
Press releases are available from Nagoya University and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Apr. 26, 2017
We are currently seeking one administrative assistant and one technical assistant (contract and part-time positions). If you are interested, please check our recruitment information.
Mar. 27, 2017
Ms. Kitahara (M2) received the Japan Chemical Society Tokai Branch Manager's Award!
Jan. 26, 2017
An article was published in the Nikkei (Nihon Keizai Shimbun) morning edition (Chubu region) and online edition, titled "Nagoya University venture tackles factory wastewater treatment with rapid oil decomposition by microbes" (morning edition) and "Wastewater treatment by microbes, Nagoya University to establish a venture" (online edition).
Jan. 24, 2017
A press release was issued about the university-launched venture.
"Constructing a theory to control microbial flora! Turning theory into know-how, university-launched venture to be established within the fiscal year."
Jan. 16, 2017
An article contributed by Prof. Hori and Lecturer Nakatani was published in Nagoya University's public relations magazine "Nagoya University Topics" No.284,
titled "Manipulating Bacterial Adhesion".
Jun. 17, 2016
An article was published in the Chunichi Shimbun morning edition!
"Hair of microbial cells can be harvested intact."
Jun. 16, 2016
A press release about our research findings was issued.
"A method has been devised to shear the 'hair' of microorganisms. It's now possible to cut the hair growing from microbial cells using enzymes through genetic manipulation: Analysis of the adhesive protein hair sheared by enzymes revealed it does not break down in acid or alkaline conditions."
May 13, 2016
Assistant Professor Kiyoto Ishikawa received the Excellent Presentation Award (Academic) at the 96th Spring Meeting of the Chemical Society of Japan!
Mar. 25, 2016
An article introducing the research findings of Hori Laboratory was featured in "Science Clips" content on the Science Portal site of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)!
"The structure of 'sticky' microorganisms is becoming clear!"
Feb. 22, 2016
A press release about our research findings was issued!
"The robust structure of adhesive proteins unveiled - The partial three-dimensional structure of a giant nanofiber protein that mediates the remarkable adhesion of microbial cells: The flexible yet robust fiber structure contributes to microbial adhesion -" and The Journal of Biological Chemistry
http://www.jbc.org/content/291/8/3705.full
Feb. 19, 2016
Our design was adopted for the cover of today's issue of The Journal of Biological Chemistry!
Sep. 2, 2015
An article was published in the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun. "Completion of a performance demonstration unit for microbial agents that decompose oil."
Aug. 29, 2015
An article was published in the Asahi Shimbun morning edition.
"Powerfully and Eco-friendly Decomposing Oil in Wastewater."
Aug. 25, 2015
A press release about the demonstration unit for field tests was issued.
"Oil vanishes from wastewater! Developed a symbiotic microbial formulation showing remarkable oil decomposition ability, and manufactured a demonstration unit to prove and visualize its effect on-site."
May 1, 2015
Mr. Yoshimoto (D2)'s presentation received the Student Presentation Award at the 95th Annual Spring Meeting of the Chemical Society of Japan!
Mar. 25, 2015
Ms. Matsui (B4)'s graduation thesis received the Biochemical Society Tokai Branch Manager's Award!
Dec. 2, 2014
The joint seminar "Research Meeting on Future-Oriented Structural and Functional Analysis of Biomolecules to Molecular Design" was held. Mr. Yoshimoto (D1) from our laboratory was splendidly selected for the Poster Award for his excellent poster presentation.
Nov. 17, 2014
The annual joint seminar with seven laboratories was held.
Oct. 25, 2014
We went on a seminar trip to Gujo Hachiman! Photos have been posted, so please take a look.
Nov. 15, 2013
The specialized book "Revolution in Water Treatment with Low-Cost High-Performance Technology," supervised and written by Professor Hori, was published by Corona Publishing.
Nov. 15, 2013
The Chemical Engineering Society's advanced training course "Water Treatment Revolution with Low-Cost High-Performance Technology" was organized by Prof. Hori. It attracted about 100 participants, making it a very successful seminar.
Oct. 7, 2013
A paper by Hori Laboratory's researcher Ishikawa, alumnus Shigemori, and Prof. Hori, published in the international academic journal Biotechnol.Bioeng, was spotlighted in the same journal.
Sep. 12, 2013
The IGER International Symposium on Cell Surface Structures and Functions was held from September 1 to 3 at Nagoya University's ES Building. The symposium featured lectures in English by world-leading researchers on the latest research related to various biological interfaces. Students who excelled in the symposium's poster presentations were awarded, and three graduate students gave presentations in English. Mr. Yoshimoto from our laboratory was awarded for his presentation titled "Reversible Bacterial Immobilization Based on the Adhesive Property of a Novel Adhesin from Acinetobacter sp. Tol 5."
Feb. 22, 2013
A Leading Graduate School Seminar titled "Pathway engineering of microbial cell factories: production of hydrogen and isoprene as examples" was held, inviting Professor Chong Zhang from Tsinghua University, China, organized by Hori Laboratory.
Dec. 13, 2012
A Leading Graduate School Seminar titled "Biodegradable plastics from palm oil: synthesis, recovery, and applications" was held, inviting Professor K. Sudesh Kumar from Universiti Sains Malaysia, organized by Hori Laboratory.
Nov. 14, 2012
A Leading Graduate School Seminar titled "Bioprocess Integration Inspired by Life Evolution and Organization" was held, inviting Professor Ke Xin Hui from Tsinghua University, China, organized by Hori Laboratory.
Apr. 2011
Professor Hori joined as a new professor in the Third Course. The start of the Hori Laboratory.
Feb. 2011
Professor Hori's research project was selected for the Leading-edge Research and Development Support Program by the Council for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Cabinet Office. This program selects 300 young and female researchers nationwide as the next generation of scientific leaders, distributing significant research funding.