Research Grants

Research Grants (KAKENHI)
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (MEXT / JSPS / MHLW)

Visualization of Supersulfides Based on Protein Structural Biochemistry
Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Areas (A) [Principal Investigator] Oct 2021 – Mar 2026 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Hierarchical Formation Mechanism of Icosahedral Spherical Virus Particles and Control of pH-Dependent Disassembly
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Exploratory) Apr 2023 – Mar 2026 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Significance of Big Angiotensin-25 in the Tissue Renin-Angiotensin System
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) Apr 2022 – Mar 2025 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Biosynthetic Mechanism of the Essential Metal Cofactor "Iron-Sulfur Cluster" and Establishment of a Cell-Free Construction System
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) Apr 2020 – Mar 2024 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Do Viral Attenuation Factors in Diatoms Function as a Maintenance System for Diatom Populations?
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) Apr 2020 – Mar 2024 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Structural Biological Analysis of Electron Transfer to Electrodes in
Geobacter Species Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) Apr 2019 – Mar 2022 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Elucidation of the Role and Production Mechanism of Big Angiotensin-25 in Organ Damage Associated with Cardiovascular Diseases
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) Apr 2019 – Mar 2022 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Novel Functions of Classical Enzymes Responsible for Glutathione Metabolism: Structural Basis for Osteoclast Activation
Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows Apr 2018 – Mar 2024 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Analysis of Biosynthetic Mechanisms and Novel Functions of Iron-Sulfur Clusters Utilizing Anaerobic Environments
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) Apr 2016 – Mar 2020 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Operational Dynamism of Iron-Sulfur Cluster Biosynthesis Machinery Belonging to a New ABC Protein Family
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B) Apr 2013 – Mar 2015 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Elucidation of Host Recognition Mechanisms of Marine Natural Viruses Governing the Termination of Harmful Algal Blooms
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research Apr 2011 – Mar 2013 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Elucidation of Molecular Mechanisms of Enzymes Synthesizing Bilin Pigments and Proteins Utilizing Them to Regulate Light Adaptation
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) Mar 2011 – Mar 2013 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Re-examining the Ancient Relationship Between Glutathione Metabolism and Polyamine Metabolism: From Basics to Applications
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) Apr 2009 – Mar 2012 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Structural Basis for the Operating Mechanism and Molecular Dynamism of the Multi-Component Core Complex Responsible for Iron-Sulfur Cluster Synthesis
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B) Apr 2009 – Mar 2011 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Study on the Molecular Ecological "Chase Game" Between Viruses and Hosts Unfolding in the Ocean
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A) Apr 2008 – Mar 2012 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Elucidation of Molecular Mechanisms of Diverse Bilin Pigment Synthesis by Ferredoxin-Dependent Bilin Reductases
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) Apr 2008 – Mar 2011 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Observing Orbital Electrons of Metal Ions Through Ultra-High Resolution X-Ray Crystallographic Analysis of Metalloproteins
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research Apr 2008 – Mar 2010 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Elucidation of Iron-Sulfur Cluster Biosynthesis Mechanism by a Multi-Component Complex Equipped with Multi-Step Molecular Switches
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B) Apr 2006 – Mar 2008 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)


Other Competitive Funding

Elucidation of Iron-Sulfur Cluster Assembly Mechanism Involving Supersulfides
Jun 2021 – Sep 2022 | Japan Foundation for Applied Enzymology (Enzyme Research Grant)

Elucidation of Reaction Mechanism of Glutathione Degrading Enzyme Functioning as an Osteoclast Activator
Jun 2019 – Jun 2020 | Japan Foundation for Applied Enzymology (Enzyme Research Grant)

Analysis of Biosynthetic Mechanisms and Novel Functions of Iron-Sulfur Clusters Utilizing Anaerobic Environments
Apr 2016 – Mar 2020 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research)

Elucidation of Iron-Sulfur Cluster Biosynthesis Mechanism Utilizing Anaerobic Environments
Apr 2016 – Mar 2017 | Japan Foundation for Applied Enzymology (Enzyme Research Grant)

Establishment of Static and Dynamic Structural Basis of Fe-S Cluster Biosynthesis Machinery Belonging to a Novel ABC Protein Family
Apr 2014 – Mar 2015 | Japan Foundation for Applied Enzymology (Enzyme Research Grant)

Elucidation of Molecular Mechanism of Cellular Redox Balance Maintenance System
Dec 2012 – Mar 2017 | MEXT (Support Program for Distinctive University Education)

Visualization of Dynamic Structural Changes of Iron-Sulfur Cluster Synthesis Machinery, an Essential Factor for Vital Activity
Apr 2011 – Mar 2012 | Kurata Memorial Hitachi Science and Technology Foundation (Kurata Grant)

Elucidation of Operating Mechanism of Core Complex Responsible for Iron-Sulfur Cluster Biosynthesis
Apr 2010 – Mar 2011 | Japan Foundation for Applied Enzymology (Research Grant)

Dynamic Structure, Operating Mechanism, and Reaction Mechanism of Iron-Sulfur Cluster Biosynthesis Machinery
Apr 2008 – Mar 2009 | Protein Research Foundation (Kaneko-Narita Research Grant)

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