RESEARCH/

Exploring the Diversity of Parasites
I have contributed to the description of 20 new species (3 Eimeria, 1 Isospora, 1 Hyaloklossia, 2 Batrachospora, 1 Hepatozoon, in Apicomplexa; 5 Prototapirella, 1 Troglocorys, 2 Gorilloflasca, 3 Troglodytella in Ciliophora; 1 Baylisascaris in Nematoda; 1 Demodex in Acari), including 2 new subfamilies (Eumonosporinae, Hyaloklossinae in the family Sarcocystidae) and 3 new genera (Troglocorys, Gorilloflasca, Batrachospora). My interests extend beyond alpha taxonomy to include co-speciation/co-evolution and higher-level classifications.

Investigating Zoonotic Nematodes

I conduct research on zoonotic nematodes such as the rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis), oriental eyeworm (Thelazia callipaeda), Baylisascaris, and Trichinella spp. This work involves studying infection prevalence, molecular epidemiology, and developing diagnostic methods.

Parasites of Native and Introduced Animals in Japan

I investigate parasites affecting endangered or rare wildlife to better understand their parasitic fauna. Additionally, I study parasites associated with imported exotic and introduced animals to assess potential risks to humans and native animals.