1. Journal Papers (2) (Refereed: 2)
- Tsuchiya. S. et al. MicroRNA-210 Regulates Cancer Cell Proliferation through Targeting Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor-Like 1 (FGFRL1). J. Biol. Chem. 286, 420-428, 2011.
- Imanaka Y. et al. MicroRNA-141 Confers Resistance to Cisplatin-induced Apoptosis by Targeting YAP1 in Human Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. J. Hum. Genet. 2011 Feb3.
2. Presentations (2) (Invited: 0)
- Yuko Fukuyama, Natsumi Funakoshi, Koichi Tanaka, “High-sensitivity MALDI analyses of glycopeptides using 3-AQ/CHCA as a liquid matrix,” p. 18
→ Description of a new methodology to detect disease-related glycopeptide compounds at 10 to 100 times higher sensitivity. This is the first fruit of the FIRST research program.
Presentation materials(482KB) - Kaoru Kaneshiro, Yuko Fukuyama, Koichi Tanaka, “High-sensitivity MALDI analyses of glycans by a 3-AQ labeling method in 3-AQ/CHCA liquid matrix,” p. 30
→ Follow-up report to the report published by the Mass Spectrometry Society of Japan (MSSJ2010 16P-047), “Glycans detection sensitivity increased by several hundred to 10,000 times compared to conventional methods,” as an output from Mass Spectrometry Research Laboratory.
Presentation materials(524KB)
3. Published Books (0)
4. Symposia (1)
No. | Date | Organizer | Program Title | Contents | Place | Attendees |
1 | Oct. 30, 2010 | Kyoto University | The 2nd Kyoto Symposium on the Future of Pharmaceuticals | The symposium was intended to introduce the summary of the FIRST research program and its objective to “develop the next-generation mass spectrometer through industry-university cooperation, and contribute to drug discovery and new diagnostic methods.”(Details: Topics) | Kyoto University | 100 |
5. Outreach Activities (7)
No. | Date | Organizer | Program Title | Contents | Place | Attendees |
1 | Apr. 30, 2010 | Shimadzu (sponsored by Kyoto University) | Activating Creativity Through Inter-Disciplinary Research | Koichi Tanaka talked about the importance of inter-disciplinary research from his experience in inventing the Nobel prize winning mass spectrometer.(Details: Topics) | Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University | 200 |
2 | Jun. 5, 2010 | Shimadzu (sponsored by the Cabinet Office) | A Message to You (Science & Technology Festa in Kyoto) | From his experiences in high school days through today, Koichi Tanaka talked about the importance of inter-disciplinary research and industry-university-government cooperation to tomorrow’s leaders.(Details:Topics) | Kyoto International Conference Center | 300 |
3 | Aug. 4, 2010 | Shimadzu (sponsored by International Carbohydrate Symposium) | International Carbohydrate Symposium-ICS2010 | After presenting achievements from his past research, Koichi Tanaka talked about the development of the next-generation mass spectrometer, including glycan analysis. | Makuhari Messe Convention Center | 300 |
4 | Sep. 6, 2010 | Shimadzu (sponsored by Toyama Prefecture) | Science and Technology Exchange to Pave the Way to Toyama’s Future | Koichi Tanaka introduced his FIRST research project, and exchanged opinions with leaders from local universities and industries.(Details:Topics) | Toyama Daiichi Hotel | 120 |
5 | Oct. 13, 2010 | Shimadzu (sponsored by Tohoku University) | What Is Needed to Develop a Next-Generation Mass Spectrometer to Contribute to Medicine and Pharmaceutics? | Koichi Tanaka introduced the FIRST research project and exchanged opinions with researchers and students of Tohoku University.(Details:Topics) | School of Engineering, Tohoku University | 30 |
6 | Oct. 13, 2010 | Shimadzu (sponsored by Tohoku University) | What Environment Enables Inter-Disciplinary Research? – An Example from Mass Spectrometer Development | During his lecture, Koichi Tanaka also referred to the FIRST project, and talked about his theory on how to exhibit creativity in Japan’s research environment.(Details:Topics) | Tohoku University Internal Advanced Research and Education Organization | 100 |
7 | Oct. 28, 2010 | Shimadzu (sponsored by Yomiuri Shimbun and Fukushima Minyu Shimbun) | A Forum with a Nobel Laureate – A Message to the Next Generation | Koichi Tanaka presented a keynote speech on nurturing young researchers, and then joined a panel discussion.(Details:Topics) | College of Engineering, Nihon University (Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture) | 550 |
8 | Mar. 7 to 11, 2011 | Shimadzu (sponsored by the Japan Society of the Promotion of Science) | 3rd HOPE Meetings | Koichi Tanaka gave a speech to graduate students in the Asia Pacific region. | Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa (Minato-ku, Tokyo) | 99 |
9 | Mar. 13, 2011 | Japan Science and Technology Agency | FIRST Science Forum – Leading Scientists and Young Researchers Open Up the Future – | Koichi Tanaka gave a lecture at the 3rd forum (in Kyoto) and took part in a panel discussion. | Kyoto International Conference Center (Kyoto) | 200 |
6. Media Coverage & Publicity: TV (1), Newspapers (11), Magazines (NOT Journal Paper) (1), Others (3)
No. | Types of Media | Broadcaster / Publisher | Program Name / Title | Broadcast / Publication Date | Page |
1 | web | Patent Office PR Site | 25th Anniversary of the IPR System Project: “Messages from Modern Inventors to Inventors of the Future” Mr. Tanaka was a featured speaker who communicated the “fun of invention” to a young audience. |
Apr. 2010 | Patent Office PR Site |
2 | Newspaper | Asahi Shimbun | Keyperson Mr. Tanaka reviewed the FIRST program and emphasized that it is rewarding to be a researcher and an engineer but they should also be accountable. |
May 7, 2010 | p. 7 |
3 | Newspaper | Nikkeisangyo Shimbun | Changing Research Frontlines – Releasing an Individual’s Talent Of the 30 Core Researchers on the FIRST program, introduces the researchers from the corporate world. Mr. Tanaka was covered in the first story with Dr. Tonomura from Hitachi. | May 25, 2010 | p. 1, p. 9 |
4 | Others | Kyoto University News | Establishment of World-Leading Drug Discovery Research Center Introduces the newly established research center at Kyoto University. | #656 (May 2010) | p. 3176 |
5 | Web | Nikkei Shimbun (Yomiuri Online, Mainichi Shimbun, KBSnews, etc.) | Nobel laureate speaks on the excitement of science to high-school students. Introduces the contents of his presentation at Science and Technology Festa in Kyoto. | Jun. 6, 2010 | - |
6 | Newspaper | Nihonkeizai Shimbun | Easier Detection of Biomarker Glycans Explains how the resolution for glycans detection by a few hundred to ten thousand times will lead to earlier detection of diseases and contribute to treatments. |
Jun. 14, 2010 | p. 11 |
7 | Newspaper | Chunichi Shimbun | Behind the Nobel Prize: A Man Who Was Not Afraid of Failure and Believed in Himself An overview of the message delivered at Science and Technology Festa in Kyoto was introduced in an article aimed at high school students. |
Jun. 29, 2010 | p. 9 |
8 | Magazine | JST News | Report on Science and Technology Festa in Kyoto – Making Science and Technology the Engine to Drive Innovation Covers Science and Technology Festa in Kyoto over 4 pages. |
Jul. 2010 | pp. 6-9 |
9 | Newspaper | Kyoto Shimbun | A Talk with This Man: Hachiro Sugimoto, an Expert on Drug Discovery Professor Sugimoto of Kyoto University talks about the difficulties and excitement that come from drug discovery. |
Jul. 4, 2010 | p. 18 |
10 | Newspaper | Mainichi Shimbun | I Saw the Spirit of Challenge in Hayabusa: A dialogue between Junichiro Kawaguchi and Koichi Tanaka. The Hayabusa Space Probe project showed the importance of fearlessly striving toward our dreams with persistence – a message especially for adults. |
Jul. 15, 2010 | p. 18 |
11 | Newspaper | Asahi Shimbun | Computer Age for Bio Researchers Professor Tsujimoto of Kyoto University explains the current trends in genetic diagnosis and treatment as applied fields of bioinformatics. |
Aug. 10, 2010 | p. 26 |
12 | Newspaper | Nikkeisangyo Shimbun | Technology Leads the Way to Japan’s Future Three core researchers from the FIRST project –– Mr. Tanaka of Shimadzu, Dr. Nakayama of Kyoto University, and Dr. Tonomura of Hitachi –– are introduced as having high industry expectations. |
Aug. 30, 2010 | p. 19 |
13 | TV | Kitanihon Broadcasting | Science & Technology Exchange with Koichi Tanaka Introduces the Science & Technology exchange event held in Toyama. |
Sep. 6, 2010 | News program |
14 | Newspaper | Toyama Shimbun, Kitanihon Shimbun, etc. | The Secret of Turning Failure into Success The Nobel laureate Koichi Tanaka spoke at the Science & Technology exchange event in Toyama. |
Sep. 7, 2010 | Toyama Shimbun article |
15 | Newspaper | Yomiuri Shimbun | Showing Japan’s Scientific Competence Telephone dialogue between Nobel laureates, Dr. Suzuki, Dr. Esaki and Mr. Tanaka |
Oct. 7, 2010 | p. 6 |
16 | Newspaper | Yomiuri Shimbun – Tokyo edition | A Forum with a Nobel Laureate –– A Message to the Next Generation at Nihon University | Nov. 12, 2010 | pp. 22, 23 |
Yomiuri Shimbun (Evening Paper) Osaka Edition | Nov. 22, 2010 | Details of article | |||
17 | Newspaper | Nikkei Shimbun (Evening Paper) | Hayabusa Returns Itokawa Asteroid Particles to Earth (Koichi Tanaka commented, “I am happy science and technology contributed to this dream. Industry making these challenges while dealing with failures shows the way to the future.”) |
Nov. 16, 2010 | p. 14 |
18 | Magazine | Chemical Monthly (March Issue) | Symposium: Breakthroughs in Analytical Instruments –– Progress in the Last 10 Years and into the Future | Feb. 18, 2011 | March 2011 Edition |
19 | Newspaper | Kyoto Shimbun | Talk on the Way of Scientific Research to High-School Students | Mar. 14, 2011 | p. 21 |