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Kengo Kinoshita

Professor
Tohoku University, Graduate School of Information Science

Dr. Kengo Kinoshita is a prominent Japanese researcher and academic known for his significant contributions to the fields of chemistry and bioinformatics. Dr. Kinoshita pursued his higher education at Kyoto University, where he earned his BSc in physics and chemistry in 1994, followed by an MSc in chemistry in 1996. During this time, he had the privilege of working under the guidance of esteemed Professor Nobuhiro Go. He continued his academic journey at Kyoto University Graduate School of Science, completing his PhD in chemistry in 1999 under the supervision of Professor Nobuhiro Go.

Over the years, Dr. Kinoshita's research and professional experience have taken him to various prestigious institutions. He served as a Research Assistant at Kyoto University from 1996 to 1999 and as a JST Research Fellow at Osaka University from 1999 to 2000. He also held positions as a GSC research associate at Osaka University and an Assistant Professor at Yokohama City University, where he focused on structural bioinformatics.

Dr. Kinoshita's career continued to flourish, and he later became an Associate Professor at the Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, from 2004 to 2009. Currently, he serves as a distinguished Professor at the Graduate School of Information Science, Tohoku University, where his research endeavors and teaching inspire the next generation of scientists. Dr. Kengo Kinoshita's dedication to advancing the fields of chemistry and bioinformatics has earned him international recognition and admiration within the scientific community.

TALK TITLE
Harnessing the Power of Information Sciences in Prospective Cohorts: Progress and Prospects in the Tohoku Medical Megabank Project

KEYWORDS
Tohoku Medical Megabank Project, Omics data analysis, Personalized medicine

ABSTRACT
As an active contributor to the Graduate School of Information Sciences and the Tohoku Medical Megabank Project at Tohoku University, I will present our accomplishments and future aspirations at the 9th CWRU x Tohoku Joint Workshop.

The Tohoku Medical Megabank Project, conceived following the Great East Japan Earthquake, aims to develop a comprehensive biobank. This biobank is intended to provide crucial insights into the interplay of genetic predispositions and lifestyle factors affecting health outcomes in prospective cohorts. A fundamental aspect of our work involves leveraging advanced computational capabilities to analyze extensive omics data, spanning genomics and metabolomics.

We have successfully managed complex datasets utilizing state-of-the-art supercomputers, marking a significant departure from traditional approaches. Furthermore, we have enabled secure and efficient data sharing, a critical aspect of collaborative research efforts. These achievements emphasize the pivotal role of integrating sophisticated information sciences into omics research and personalized medicine.

As we look to the future, we aspire to strengthen our collaborative efforts further and develop innovative computational techniques to address evolving challenges in omics data analysis and secure data sharing. We anticipate these advancements to catalyze breakthroughs in understanding diseases, enhancing prevention strategies and healthcare services.

This session offers a platform for comprehensive discussions on the progression and future direction of the synergistic collaboration between the Graduate School of Information Sciences and the Tohoku Medical Megabank Project. Through this, we aim to inspire further collaborative endeavors between Case Western Reserve University and Tohoku University.