Okayama University Department of Tissue Function Repair

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Recruitment of Graduate Students

  • Takarada Laboratory

    Tissue Function Repair

    Through our research projects, we aim to develop new pharmaceuticals originating from fundamental research.

  • Department of Medical and Dental Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science

    Recruitment of Graduate Students

    Our laboratory is actively seeking graduate students for both master’s and doctoral programs!
    If you are interested in joining our team, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Visits to our laboratory are encouraged.
    Furthermore, for those applying to our graduate programs, a pre-application visit to our laboratory and securing approval from the professor are required.

  • 2022 Bridging Research Program (preF)

    iPS cell-derived human cartilage progenitor cells

    From fiscal year 2022 to 2023, I will be leading a research team under the theme of “Developing a method for regenerating articular cartilage using progenitor cells derived from iPS cells.”

    As a preliminary step towards delivering our research outcomes to patients, we will perform crucial quality and safety assessments on the human cartilage progenitor cells derived from iPS cells, which have been developed with the support of many.

Our laboratory is currently seeking graduate students for both master’s and doctoral programs. We offer comprehensive guidance to enhance each individual’s research skills, encompassing knowledge, technical abilities, ethics, and practical expertise. We particularly support the dissemination of each individual’s research outcomes through patent filings, conference presentations, and journal publications. We also provide part-time employment opportunities within the lab at an hourly rate of approximately 1,300 yen. For those considering doctoral studies, we offer financial assistance, including positions through the Emergent Research Support Program and aid in applying for the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship to further your scholarly contributions in conferences and publications. If you are interested in our lab, please do not hesitate to contact us. Visits to our lab are also encouraged. (Note: It is mandatory to visit the lab and secure prior approval when applying for the graduate school entrance examination.)

Affiliation.

Graduate Student in the Department of Medical and Dental Sciences, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences.

What kind of person are you looking for?

Your undergraduate major is of no concern to us.
We are in search of individuals who are driven and collaborative.
We particularly welcome those who aspire to “create future medicine through foundational research.”
You will have the opportunity to engage in a broad spectrum of research activities, encompassing both fundamental and clinical application research.
We provide support for your conference presentations and academic writing.
If you are considering pursuing a doctoral degree, please reach out to us; we are committed to assisting you with your application for the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral Fellowship.

About Visits

Tours are available at any time.
Virtual tours via Zoom are also available.

Classification

Doctoral and Master’s degree

Subjects of Examination

English, Major Subjects
Please be sure to check the university website for the latest information, as there may be changes to the content.

■Master’s degree
https://www.mdps.okayama-u.ac.jp/admission/master/exam/

■Doctoral
https://www.mdps.okayama-u.ac.jp/admission/doctor/recruiting/guidelines/