Dr. Genshiro A. Sunagawa is a leading researcher exploring the frontiers of hypometabolism and synthetic hibernation, aiming to revolutionize modern medicine. His work focuses on understanding the mechanisms of natural hibernation and torpor, with the ultimate goal of applying these insights to humans. Synthetic hibernation has the potential to transform medical practices, including organ preservation, safe medical transportation, and the improvement of general anesthesia. Furthermore, Dr. Sunagawa envisions a future where synthetic hibernation could extend human lifespan, enabling groundbreaking possibilities such as interstellar travel and reimagined human spatiotemporal cognition.

At this conference, Dr. Sunagawa will share his expertise in hypometabolism research, providing unique insights into how adaptations to low-oxygen environments in animals could inspire innovative solutions for enhancing hypoxia tolerance in plants.

For more details, please visit the research page on the RIKEN website: Dr. Genshiro A. Sunagawa's Research at RIKEN