Events Information
2016.10.31[Mon]
The 130th GRIPS Forum “Unearthing Beneficial Microbial Compounds: Discovery, Development International Partnerships”
At the 130th GRIPS Forum on October 30, 2016, Prof. Satoshi Ōmura, Distinguished Emeritus Professor, Kitasato University, gave a lecture titled “Unearthing Beneficial Microbial Compounds: Discovery, Development International Partnerships”.
Abstract
Driven by the goal to isolate as many diverse microorganisms as possible which might be beneficial in various ways for improving human lives and livelihoods, Prof. Ōmura has constantly developed novel search systems and sought innovative mechanisms to promote his research and strive to maximize the return on his endeavours. As a result, he has discovered more than 500 new bioactive compounds, many having hitherto unseen or unique structures, with his work creating far-reaching and interdisciplinary benefits worldwide. His discoveries include revolutionary and ground-breaking compounds such as Cerulenin, Staurosporine, Lactacystin, and Avermectin. Focusing on a few of these exceptional compounds, Prof. Ōmura described the background and particulars of their discovery and the role they and his work have played in new drug research, while also commenting on their fundamental contribution to the advancement of medicine and global public health.
Speakers’ Profile:
1958 - 1963 Teacher, Sumida Tech High School (Evening Course)
1963 - 1965 Research Associate, Yamanashi University
1965 - 1971 Researcher, The Kitasato Institute
1968 - 1975 Associate Professor, Kitasato University
1975 - 1984 Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Kitasato University
1984 - 1990 Director and Executive Vice President, The Kitasato Institute
1990 - 2008 Director and President, The Kitasato Institute
1997 - 2003 President, Joshibi University Art and Design (2007 – 2016)
2008 - 2012 President Emeritus, The Kitasato Institute
2013 - Present Distinguished Emeritus Professor, Kitasato University
2016 - Present President Emeritus, Joshibi University Art and Design
2016 - Present Max Tishler Emeritus Professor in Chemistry (Wesleyan University, USA)
Honors:
Person of Cultural Merit (2012),
The Order of Cultural Merit (2015)
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2015)
Degree:
Ph.D. – 1968 The University of Tokyo (Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Ph.D. – 1970 Tokyo University of Science (Chemistry)
Date/Time | 2016.10.31 16:40~18:10 |
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Speaker | Prof. Satoshi Ōmura, Distinguished Emeritus Professor, Kitasato University |
Title | Unearthing Beneficial Microbial Compounds: Discovery, Development International Partnerships |
Venue | Sokairou Hall, 1F, GRIPS |
Fee | Free (Pre-registration is required) |
Language | Japanese (English simultaneous interpretation provided) |