ABOUT

Our bodies can be seen as a harmonious society composed of diverse populations of cells. These cells, the constituents of this society, are constantly exposed to various internal and external stresses. When such stresses become severe, cells may suffer damage and, in some cases, die. Our research aims to understand how damaged cells behave, how the fate of a cell—survival or death—is determined, and what happens in the surrounding environment of injured cells. We approach these phenomena from both cellular and organismal perspectives under the field of "cell injury biology," with the goal of deepening our understanding of disease mechanisms and developing novel therapeutic strategies.

Basic research is much like exploring uncharted territory without a clear path. There are many challenges and setbacks along the way. Yet, with passion, integrity, and creativity—and alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds who share our values—we strive to move forward, one step at a time. What awaits us on the path ahead? Why not join us and experience the true excitement of scientific discovery?

Kenta Moriwaki
Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Department of Medical Chemistry

NEWS

  • 2026.4.1
    Kotaro Ogami, Naoto Nitta, and Nozomi Yamawaki have joined our lab today as part of their medical research training. We hope the next four months will be a fun and inspiring experience in basic research for them. Welcome aboard!
  • 2026.4.1
    We are also delighted to welcome new graduate students to the lab: Taisuke Ono, Hideki Sakiyama, Riko Suzuka, and Emika Yoshioka have joined the doctoral program, and Zhang Chenyang has joined the master’s program.As graduate students, they are now embarking on their journey as researchers. Together, we will explore the unknown and uncover new knowledge that no one has seen before. Your discoveries have the potential to contribute to the advancement of science and deepen our understanding of life.Let’s move forward together and make great science!
  • 2026.2.19-20
    Kenta attended the final meeting of the Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Area (A), “Cross Biology,” and presented a summary of the research achievements from the past two years. Being part of this research group allowed him to collaborate with researchers equipped with cutting-edge technologies, which greatly advanced the project. It was a valuable and inspiring experience for our lab.
  • 2026.2.12
    Kenta gave a research seminar at the Medical University of Sofia in the capital city of Bulgaria, titled “Necroptosis as a Regulated Form of Necrosis: Molecular Mechanisms and Disease Implications.” Hiroshima University and the Medical University of Sofia have built a long-standing partnership, promoting exchanges of faculty members and students over the years. The main audience consisted of medical students, who listened very attentively and showed great interest throughout the seminar. It was also a wonderful opportunity to deepen interactions with faculty members and students there. We sincerely hope that this collaborative relationship will continue to grow in the years… Read more: 2026.2.12
  • 2026.1.9
    Kenta gave a talk titled “Overcoming Resistance to Cell Death for New Combination Cancer Immunotherapy” at a symposium during the 5th Cell Death Colloquium in Nagoya. He engaged in many stimulating discussions and greatly enjoyed learning about the latest developments in the field.