Prof. Dr. Yukihiko Sugimoto,Kumamoto University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Japan
Yukihiko Sugimoto is a distinguished biochemist currently serving as a Professor of Biochemistry at Kumamoto University, Japan. Born on November 20, 1965, in Kyoto, Japan, he earned his Ph.D. from Kyoto University in 1994 with a thesis on prostaglandin E receptors. His research, which spans over three decades, focuses on the biochemical and physiological roles of prostaglandins and their receptors. Professor Sugimoto has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Young Scientist Award from both The Japanese Pharmacological Society and The Japanese Biochemical Society. His notable publications include influential papers on the role of prostaglandins in various biological processes and diseases.
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Summary of Suitability:
Yukihiko Sugimoto stands out as a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to his substantial contributions to the field of biochemistry and pharmacology. His extensive research portfolio, spanning over three decades, showcases significant advancements in understanding prostaglandin receptors and their implications in various physiological and pathological processes.
🎓Education:
Professor Yukihiko Sugimoto completed his undergraduate studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, from 1984 to 1988. He then pursued a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Department of Physiological Chemistry, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, between 1988 and 1990. Following this, he obtained his Ph.D. in 1994 from the same department, with his thesis focusing on “A Study for Structure and Function of Prostaglandin E Receptors,” under the supervision of Professor Atsushi Ichikawa
🏢Work Experience:
Professor Yukihiko Sugimoto began his academic career as an Assistant Professor of Physiological Chemistry at Kyoto University, where he worked from 1992 to 1997. He then advanced to the role of Associate Professor of Physiological Chemistry at the same institution, serving from 1997 to 2009. Since 2009, he has been a Professor of Biochemistry at Kumamoto University, continuing his influential research and contributions to the field.
🏅Awards:
Professor Yukihiko Sugimoto has received notable recognition for his contributions to the field of biochemistry. He was honored with the Young Scientist Award by The Japanese Pharmacological Society in 1999 and again by The Japanese Biochemical Society in 2005. These awards acknowledge his significant research achievements and impact on the scientific community.
Publication Top Notes:
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“The Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY 2023/24: G Protein-Coupled Receptors”
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“Prostaglandin E2 Receptor Ptger4b Regulates Female-Specific Peptidergic Neurons and Female Sexual Receptivity in Medaka”
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“Metabolic Regulation in Adipocytes by Prostanoid Receptors”
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“Effects of an ω3 Fatty Acid-Biased Diet on Luteolysis, Parturition, and Uterine Prostanoid Synthesis in Pregnant Mice”
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“Amakusamine from a Psammocinia sp. Sponge: Isolation, Synthesis, and SAR Study on the Inhibition of RANKL-Induced Formation of Multinuclear Osteoclasts”