Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology Laboratory
Our laboratory is interested in human genome diversity and its implications in diseases.
Major Scientific Interest: Genetics of autoimmune rheumatic diseases
To better understand the molecular mechanisms and to find molecular targets as well as useful biomarkers, we are taking a genomic approach to identify polymorphisms associated with development and/or clinical course of human autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Our major targets include ANCA-associated vasculitis, systemic sclerosis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
← Immunofluorescence staining of anticentromere antibodies
(Courtesy of Dr. Yasuoki Moroi, who described these antibodies in 1980).
Faculty staff
Naoyuki Tsuchiya, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Genetics of autoimmune rheumatic diseases, Genetic diversity of human immune system genes.
Aya Kawasaki, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Genetics of autoimmune rheumatic diseases, Genetic diversity of human immune system genes.
