I am currently conducting research on the association between immune cells and cancer cells in tumors. Although cancer immunotherapies with immune checkpoint inhibitors have recently gain attention, they are only efficacious for some patients. The goal of my research is to understand the mechanisms through which resistance to specific therapies develop. I am investigating the possible effects of specific genes expressed in cancer cells on sensitivity to therapy. In the future, I would like to continue my research in academia, such as research and educational institutions.
　　　 Although I basically have conducted wet-lab experiments so far, I believe that gaining knowledge about bioinformatics and data sciences in the CIBoG program will enable me to design research strategies from a more multidisciplinary perspective. With the advancement of medicine and research equipment, a vast amount of data has become available. However, processing and interpreting this data is critical. Acquiring knowledge and skills to explore new techniques for effective data processing and interpretation, I want to be able to contribute to prevention, early detection, and treatment of diseases.