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

  • 2026.9.14-15
    Kenta gave a talk titled “Molecular Evolution of the RIPK3-MLKL Core Machinery of Necroptosis” at the 27th Kumamot AIDS Seminar in Kumamoto. He engaged in many stimulating discussions and greatly enjoyed learning about the latest developments in the virology and… Read more: 2026.9.14-15
  • 2026.9.1
    We are delighted to welcome Sanae, a third-year medical student to our lab. We hope she will enjoy exploring the exciting world of basic research, make new discoveries, and grow as a young scientist through her research experience with us.Welcome… Read more: 2026.9.1
  • 2026.7.30
    Kotaro, Naoto, Nozomi, Miyu (Juntendo University), Haruna (Yokohama City University), and Yuiko (Kitasato University) completed their 4-month medical research training and gave excellent poster presentations at the final session. They were all outstanding and worked hard throughout the program. Their… Read more: 2026.7.30
  • 2026.7.25-26
    Kenta gave a talk titled “Overcoming Resistance to Cell Death for New Combination Cancer Immunotherapy” at the SGH Cancer Research Workshop in Shiga. He engaged in many stimulating discussions and greatly enjoyed learning about the latest developments in the cancer… Read more: 2026.7.25-26
  • 2026.7.18-19
    Tad and Kenta attended the 34th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Cell Death Research, held in Tokyo. Tad presented his research entitled "Functional Analysis of Rab Proteins Associated with Parkinson’s Disease.” They had a wonderful opportunity to learn… Read more: 2026.7.18-19