Dr. Takashi Tsuji Brief Introduction

Dr. Takashi Tsuji from Japan is one of the world’s leading hair loss researchers. His lab is based at the Tokyo University of Science.

However, since this post was written, Dr. Tsuji is mostly associated with the RIKEN Center for Development Biology.

More information on Dr. Tsuji can be found here.

The doctor’s lab is working to gain a better understanding of epithelial-mesenchymal interactions in: organ induction; organ development; and organ morphogenesis.

The have developed seminal technologies in relation to three dimensional (3D) control of epithelial stem cells and mesenchymal stem cells. Primary areas of focus include primordia for teeth, hair follicles and salivary glands. Research to date has been largely focused in mice. Update: Human trials will commence in 2020.

The work involves pluripotent stem cells such as embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Ultimately, Dr. Tsuji’s team will develop new technologies for use in regenerative medicine. A necessity in rapidly aging Japan, as well as in much of the developed world.

I will explore his research in greater detail in a future post, but for now, below is a recent video in which he makes an appearance:

Dr. Tsuji video.

Also read the important 2011 study from Dr. Tsuji’s lab.

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