The paper is here.

It is a collaborative study with the Maruyama Lab at the Cancer Research Institute and the Ayrault Lab at the Curie Institute.

Preview was written by Prof. Silvia Marino, who is a researcher in cerebellar development and medulloblastoma.

We continue to work on elucidating the phenomena and mechanisms that trigger epigenomic changes in SHH-type medulloblastoma. We are also looking for members who are interested in this research topic and willing to join our team. Please see our recruitment.

Dr. Owen Shojiro Chapman from the Lukas Chavez Lab at UCSD has joined our medulloblastoma research. He will be responsible for and strengthening the field of cancer bioinformatics.

Prof. Kawauchi presented “Conditional expression and activation of DREADDs reveals novel impact of neuron-tumor communications on brain tumor progression” at Neuro2024 (Fukuoka). This is a collaborative study with Prof. Naofumi Uesaka from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, focusing on elucidating the relationship between brain tumors and neural activity. Now, the fields of brain tumors and neuroscience should be integrated, requiring more multifaceted analysis. On the other hand, such unique research is expected to reveal new mechanisms of tumor progression!

国立精神・神経医療研究センター神経研究所と名古屋市立大学大学院医学研究科から「プレスリリース：小児悪性脳腫瘍の進展に関わる鍵となる遺伝子を発見 -がん化にともなうゲノム構造変化の理解からの治療戦略づくり-」が公開されました。

The Institute of Neuroscience hosted the “Brain Fest.” We were greatly inspired by the many young students from diverse universities and research backgrounds who participated. Although we were unable to offer lab tours this time due to our ongoing relocation, we aim to prepare thoroughly for the next event to give everyone a deeper insight into our brain tumor research. For more details, please click here.

With the opportunity provided by the Department of Neurophysiology at Tokyo Women’s Medical University (Professor Mariko Miyata), Professor Kawauchi presented his recent findings on brain tumor research and discussed future developments in the field. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to audience at Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Professor Mariko Miyata, and coordinator Dr. Hisako Nakayama for their participation and support.

With the opportunity provided by Professor Yoshiki Arakawa, we presented our research on ‘Understanding the (Epi)genome of Pediatric Brain Tumors Using Animal Models and Exploring Novel Therapies’ at Kyoto University Hospital. We hope this connection will foster future collaborative research!!

With the opportunity provided by Professor Yoshiteru Arakawa, Prof. Kawauchi presented our research on ‘Understanding the (Epi)genome of Pediatric Brain Tumors Using Animal Models and Exploring Novel Therapies’ at Kyoto University Hospital. We hope this connection will foster future collaborative research!!

The 74th Brain Medical and Biological Research Meeting was held jointly with the 3rd Young KYOUEN of the Japanese Society for Neurochemistry, chaired by Prof. Kazunobu Sawamoto, Director of the Institute of Neuroscience. Professor Kawauchi delivered an invited lecture on ‘Understanding the Mechanisms of Pediatric Brain Tumor Formation Based on (Epi)genomic Abnormalities and Exploring Novel Therapies. For more details, please refer to the following link.