Teruaki Konishi

Degree

Ph.D (Rikkyo University, 2006)

Educational Contents

Graduate Course: Fundamentals of quantum science and technology 2, Quantum Life Science and Technology

Research Interests

The cell is the fundamental unit of life. While facing various environmental stresses, this cell employs ingenious defense systems to repair, adapt, and survive. In particular, although the physicochemical action of radiation occurs in an extremely short time, its biological effects can extend to the next generation. We aim to elucidate the "survival strategy" of cells against radiation by maximally utilizing cutting-edge quantum science and technology, such as microbeams and heavy-ion irradiation fields, and analyzing radiation-induced intracellular and intercellular defense responses at the single-cell level. In other words, it's Single Cell “Rad” Biology, where both irradiation and analysis are performed at the single-cell level.

Message for Students

Radiation biophysics is the study of observing the activities of irradiated cells by utilizing all quantum science and technologies. In order to "observe cellular activities," collaboration with various technologies and fields becomes necessary. Furthermore, if existing methods are insufficient, we will develop new ones. I hope we can share this perspective with you all.

Research Areas

Radiation biology, Radiation biophysics, Cellular biology, Cancer biology

Affiliations

Japan Radiation Research Society

Academic Journals

International Journal of Radiation Biology, Radiation Research, Journal of Radiation Research, Cancer Science

International Conferences

International Congress of Radiation Research (ICRR), International Conference on Nuclear Microprobe Technology and Applications (ICNMTA)