Takaaki Hirotsu Appointed as a Mentor in the Nematode Research Community
2024.05.27
HIROTSU BIO SCIENCE INC.(Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Takaaki Hirotsu; hereinafter “our company”) is pleased to announce that our representative, Takaaki Hirotsu, has been appointed as a mentor in the C. elegans Community Mentor Match Program and has commenced his activities in a leadership role.
Hirotsu Takaaki, the representative of our company, is a leading authority in nematode research and has published papers in renowned international scientific journals such as Nature, focusing on basic research of the nematode C. elegans. Utilizing the results of his research, he invented an early cancer detection technology based on the olfactory senses of nematodes. To bring this technology to practical use, he left his position as a university professor and founded our company, where he currently thrives as an entrepreneur.
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In his new role as a mentor, he is expected to leverage his extensive experience as both a researcher and an entrepreneur to support young researchers in Japan and abroad, guiding their research endeavors and subsequent career development.
Our company upholds the corporate philosophy of creating “a future where researchers shine” and will continue to contribute to the efforts of the scientific community, placing greater emphasis on nurturing future leaders in the field of science.
[Comments from Takaaki Hirotsu]
In line with the spirit of this international initiative, where experienced scientists mentor young researchers, I have decided to participate in the program. Young researchers seek advice on various aspects, including research and career development. As someone who has received invaluable guidance from my teachers and seniors in my younger days, I understand the importance of mentorship. Moving forward, I aspire to take on a leadership role and support the bright futures of researchers by sharing my experiences, from being a basic researcher to becoming a venture entrepreneur.
[About The C. elegans Community]
The C. elegans Community is an international gathering of scientists who conduct research using C. elegans as a model organism. It includes researchers, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and technicians affiliated with universities and research institutions. This community engages in activities such as sharing research findings and resources, fostering collaborations, and exchanging information through conferences and workshops.
[About The C. elegans community Mentor Match Program]
This is an international initiative launched in 2020 that aims to support young researchers by connecting them with experienced experts. Through mentor-mentee interactions, it provides concrete assistance in addressing issues that individual researchers face, supporting career development and the continuation of their research. The initiative seeks to strengthen the overall collaboration within the community.