Team Members

I grew up in Fujisawa, Japan. I’m a father of two kids. I enjoy a hectic life with my family.
I always find it difficult to define my expertise because I got my undergraduate education in molecular biology, was trained in psychology during PhD, and did a postdoc in physiology. If I had to say, I like to consider myself a psychologist who uses biological/physiological approaches.

I was born in Taiwan, and received my PhD in Japan. I’m interested in animal behavior and electrophysiology. In my free time, I enjoy playing video games on PS5 and Nintendo switch!

My journey in neuroscience began during my B.Sc. in physical therapy, where I encountered patients with neurological conditions that sparked my interest in brain function. This led me to investigate how medication overuse can exacerbate migraine symptoms through mechanisms like cortical spreading depression. Following my PhD, I studied the early developmental changes in Purkinje cells within the mouse cerebellar system, deepening my understanding of brain development. During my postdoctoral exposure, I expanded my focus to simpler systems, exploring chemotactic behaviors-related memory influenced by aversive olfactory learning in C. elegans. These experiences have shaped my interest in neural circuits and their role in behavior, motivating my transition to more complex systems.

Now, as a JSPS Research Fellow at the Memory Research Unit at OIST, I am thrilled to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying memory related to defensive behaviors. My goal is to gain a comprehensive understanding of brain function, which can enhance our insights into how we interact with the world. I look forward to collaborating with a talented team to advance our knowledge in this fascinating field.

私の地元に素晴らしい施設があると聞いてここに来ました。人生を楽しみつつ、仕事に励みたいと思います。

I was born and grew up in Okinawa. Based on my career as a Neuropsychologist at hospital, I was motivated to pursue a MSc in Cellular Neurobiology with visualizing by combination of light and electron microscopy. My research interest is how the interaction between neurons and glial cells brings neurocognitive functionally stable/unstable. Besides work, I am trying my best on parenting. I like to grow Orchids, knitting, go to Karaoke, playing sports and eating.

I received my BSc in Life Science and MSc in Neuroscience at National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan. There, I investigated the role of Nucleus Reuniens in trace fear conditioning in rats. I joined the Memory Research Unit at OIST in 2021 to develop my research skills and to obtain a better understanding of learning and memory. In my free time, I like to hang out with friends, watch a new anime/show/movie, and explore this beautiful island.

I’m Nox, a fourth‑year Molecular Biology and Human Genetics student from Taiwan.  I joined as an intern at the memory research unit to explore my interest in memory engrams, particularly the role of astrocytes. Outside the lab, I love to spend time with animals or at the beach.

I was born and raised in China and later moved to the United States for college, where I studied neuroscience and computer science. As an undergraduate, I worked in a lab focused on memory generalization, and after graduation I joined a lab in New York studying social decision-making. Driven by a strong interest in memory mechanisms, I am now initiating a project on memory specificity and overgeneralization in the Memory Research Unit at OIST. Outside the lab, I enjoy a crazy amount of music and exploring this beautiful island with friends, while also working hard to look a little less clumsy in sports.