Research interest

　In our laboratory, we research about studies on the genetic basis of qualitative and quantitative traits in mammals and birds; evaluation, conservation and utilization of animal genetic resources; and development of new laboratory animal models for human disease and biological functions.
　We are currently conducting research specifically on the following themes.


Prof.　Kenta Sumiyama

Research theme

Under construction

Associate Prof.　Akira Ishikawa

Research theme

・Elucidation of the genetic basis of quantitative traits : aiming at the identification of QTG and 　　QTN from the discovery of unique QTL

・QTG / QTN study on obesity resistance trait in mice

・QTG / QTN study on heterosis in mice

・QTG / QTN study on growth, obesity and explosion in chicken

・QTG / QTN study on anxious-like behavior in chicken

・Identification of genes with enhanced physiological function with age

Assistant Prof.　Takahiro Yamagata

Research theme

・Field research and phylogenetic analysis of local breed and population of sheep in Asia

・Phylogenetic analysis of wild populations of musk shrews (Suncus murinus) in Asia

・Genetic analysis of mutant genes from wild mice and development of the mutant strain

Assistant Prof.　Akira Tanabe

Research theme

Under construction