{"id":37,"date":"2025-06-20T13:21:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T04:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp\/saito_lab\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2026-02-10T12:12:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T03:12:56","slug":"eng-member","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp\/saito_lab\/english\/eng-member\/","title":{"rendered":"Member"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Associate Professor \u2014 Akatsuki Saito<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Affiliation<\/strong>: Associate Professor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High School<\/strong>: Namiki High School (Ibaraki Prefecture)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Focus<\/strong>: Understanding virus\u2013host specificity through molecular virology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong>: Became a veterinarian because of a love for cats and has been researching viruses since graduate school. Enjoys engineering viruses to create mutants and fluorescent variants. Aims to develop means of controlling and treating viral infections in humans and animals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Links<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Researchmap: researchmap.jp\/read0156003<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KAKEN ID: nrid.nii.ac.jp\/ja\/nrid\/1000030621792<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>X: @saiaka3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PhD Student (Year 4) \u2014 Rissar Siringo Ringo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Origin<\/strong>: Indonesia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Focus<\/strong>: Pathogenesis of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong>: A PhD student at the University of Miyazaki and an Indonesian government officer. Researches PRRSV pathogenesis, focusing on reverse genetics and GP5 protein analysis to understand immune evasion and persistence mechanisms. Aims to contribute globally to PRRSV knowledge and promote collaboration between Japan and Indonesia in veterinary science.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PhD Student (Year 1) \u2014 Napatsorn Suwongsaksri<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Origin<\/strong>: Thailand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Focus<\/strong>: Identification of the receptor for Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV) using a genome-wide CRISPR\/Cas9 library and its application in diagnostics and research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong>: Previously worked as a veterinary officer in Thailand\u2019s Department of Livestock Development\u2019s animal diagnostics laboratory. Now pursuing a PhD at the University of Miyazaki, applying extensive diagnostic experience toward identifying LSDV receptor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Undergraduate, Year 6 \u2014 Ohkawa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Origin<\/strong>: Kanagawa Prefecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Focus<\/strong>: Receptor for Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Virus (VEEV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hobbies<\/strong>: Enjoys musical theater and solo travel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Favorite animals<\/strong>: Marine mammals and birds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal<\/strong>: Working hard on thesis research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Undergraduate, Year 6 \u2014 Takuya Oyama<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research Focus<\/strong>: Detecting PRSV (porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus) and BVDV (bovine viral diarrhea virus) from pig and cattle skin secretions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Message<\/strong>: Thanks and looking forward to working together!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Undergraduate, Year 5 \u2014 Anon H Kosaka<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High School<\/strong>: \u014ctemae High School (Osaka Prefecture)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Focus<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Former: Capsid protein characteristics of circovirus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current: Feline infectious peritonitis virus and feline parvovirus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activities<\/strong>: Milk volunteer; releases cats into the professor\u2019s room from spring to autumn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fun fact<\/strong>: Favorite onigiri (rice ball) filling is mayo-based<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Undergraduate, Year 4 \u2014 Nanami X Kato<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Origin<\/strong>: Nagasaki Prefecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Focus<\/strong>: Cat hepadnavirus and its receptor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong>: Fourth-year veterinary student interested in feline viruses, conducting research under Prof. Saito\u2019s supervision. Aspires to contribute to cat medicine using what she learns in the lab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hobby<\/strong>: Enjoys watching ballet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Undergraduate, Year 3 \u2014 Yuri V Fukushima<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High School<\/strong>: Tsurumaru High School (Kagoshima Prefecture)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Focus<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establishing diagnostic methods for feline viral infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Epidemiological surveys of livestock retroviruses in Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Degradation of the Smc5\/6 complex by mammalian hepatitis B virus X protein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expression of TMPRSS2 in equine cells<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cKick and kill\u201d strategies in HIV therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong>: Became fascinated by virology through microbiology classes and has been researching under Prof. Saito since around summer 2024. Finds it fascinating to anticipate what may be revealed by data and to think creatively about experimental approaches. Aspires to continue research abroad in the future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hobby<\/strong>: Learning languages\u2014especially interested in French!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Intern student \u2014 Fadipe Jacob<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Origin<\/strong>: University of Exeter (UK)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I am Jacob Fadipe, I went to High school at Kingswood school Bath and am currently a third-year student at the University of Exeter abroad at the University of Miyazaki. I am working to further the understanding of genetic diversity on feline NTCP receptors in order to help treat hepatitis B both in felines and humans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I have a great love of biology in particular laboratory work and am greatly interested in the neurological and immunological impacts of virology. My main hobby is sailing where in my off time I work as a licensed skipper working at Morning Star Trust but when on land, I enjoy hiking, cycling and am an amateur 3D artist.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Laboratory Contact Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Laboratory<\/strong>: Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki (Saito Lab)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: 1-1 Gakuen Kibanadai Nishi, Miyazaki City, 889-2192, Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Telephone<\/strong>: +81-985-58-7275<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Associate Professor \u2014 Akatsuki Saito PhD Student (Year 4) \u2014 Rissar Siringo Ringo PhD Student (Year 1) \u2014 Napats &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp\/saito_lab\/english\/eng-member\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Member&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":18,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"english-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-37","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp\/saito_lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp\/saito_lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp\/saito_lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp\/saito_lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp\/saito_lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp\/saito_lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":264,"href":"https:\/\/www.cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp\/saito_lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37\/revisions\/264"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp\/saito_lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cc.miyazaki-u.ac.jp\/saito_lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}