MEMBERS | Geobiology and Astrobiology Laboratory, RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research

Chief Scientist

Shino Suzuki

With advances in genomics, environmental microbiology is stepping into a new era. Let’s dive into the mysteries of microbes—and life itself—and push the boundaries together.

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Research Scientist

Kimiho Omae

I'm deeply interested in the diversity of microorganisms and explore them through both dry and wet research to understand the process of evolution.

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Research Scientist

Kazuaki Amikura

Through synthetic biology and the study of ultra-small microorganisms, I explore the limits, fundamental principles, and potential applications of life.

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Junior Research Associate / Student Trainee

Mio Matsumoto

I joined this laboratory because I am interested in the origin and evolution of life. I collect microorganisms from hot springs and the sea and study them.

Research Part-time Worker I / Student Trainee

Yuna Nakagawa

It's interesting to explore unusual microorganisms.

Research Part-time Worker I / Student Trainee

Yugo Tsunoda

I am interested in the evolutionary process. I want to explore it through the traces that remain in living organisms today. I will work hard with passion as my motto.

Technical Staff II

Ai Watanabe

My motto is “Good fortune comes to those who smile”.

Research Part-time Worker I

Miho Waga

Experiments are fun!

Research Part-time Worker I

Kenji Nishide

I will work on the job faithfully.

Assistant

Kyoko Yamanaka

The person who does the thankless work