| Academic Year |
2026Year |
School/Graduate School |
Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (Master’s Course) |
| Lecture Code |
TB000237 |
Subject Classification |
Specialized Education |
| Subject Name |
特別研究 |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
トクベツケンキュウ |
Subject Name in
English |
Research |
| Instructor |
FUJII MAKIKO |
Instructor
(Katakana) |
フジイ マキコ |
| Campus |
Kasumi |
Semester/Term |
1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester |
| Days, Periods, and Classrooms |
(1st) Inte |
| Lesson Style |
Experiment |
Lesson Style
(More Details) |
Face-to-face |
Individual and Group Mentoring based on Research Themes
Individual meetings will be conducted weekly or bi-weekly based on each student’s specific research theme to monitor progress and refine experimental designs. |
| Credits |
2.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
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Language of Instruction |
B
:
Japanese／English |
| Course Level |
7
:
Graduate Special Studies
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| Course Area（Area） |
27
:
Health Sciences |
| Course Area（Discipline） |
02
:
Dental Sciences |
| Eligible Students |
Ph.D. students |
| Keywords |
oral cancer, mesothelioma, other types of cancer, signal pathway, cell growth and differentiation, TGF-beta, Smad, Hippo signal pathway, molecular target therapy, translation mechanisms, bioinformatics |
| Special Subject for Teacher Education |
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Special Subject |
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Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | This is a core course designed to finalize the advanced laboratory skills and research management capabilities required for cancer research specialists. Under close supervision and through intensive discussion with the instructor, students will execute the entire research process—from experimental design and data analysis to final presentation. The course ensures the deepening of expertise for both Master’s and Doctoral students, serving as the primary vehicle for conducting research toward their degrees. |
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Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | |
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
This course aims to equip students with the specialized techniques and international research literacy essential at the forefront of cancer research. The specific objectives are:
Mastery of Advanced Practical Techniques: Acquire the ability to execute experiments in cell biology, molecular biology, and genomic medicine with precision and reproducibility.
Logical Experimental Design: Develop the capacity to formulate hypotheses regarding cancer pathophysiology and therapeutic development, and construct logical experimental frameworks to test them.
International Standards of Data Management: Internalize rigorous laboratory notebook management and research ethics that meet global standards and are highly regarded by international research institutions.
Scientific Communication: Refine the ability to objectively analyze research data and present findings logically to the scientific community.
Through these goals, students will comprehensively learn the practical foundations of cancer research. By conducting individual research projects, students will experience the entire process from analyzing cancer pathology to designing advanced therapeutic strategies. |
| Class Schedule |
Session 1:
Research Progress Review and Discussion
Session 2:
Research Progress Review and Discussion
Session 3:
Research Progress Review and Discussion
Session 4:
Research Progress Review and Discussion
Session 5:
Research Progress Review and Discussion
Session 6:
Research Progress Review and Discussion
Session 7:
Research Progress Review and Discussion
Session 8:
Research Progress Review and Discussion
Session 9:
Research Progress Review and Discussion
Session 10:
Research Progress Review and Discussion
Session 11:
Research Progress Review and Discussion
Session 12:
Research Progress Review and Discussion
Session 13:
Research Progress Review and Discussion
Session 14:
Research Progress Review and Discussion
Session 15:
Research Progress Review and Discussion
This class is conducted to confirm current status of students’ research. And attending students shall have presentation about their own research subject. |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
To be announced at lectures |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
Text, Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams |
| (More Details) |
To be announced at lectures |
| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
Discussions, Project Learning, Post-class Report |
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review |
Comprehensive Protocol Review: Beyond just checking the steps, understand the scientific rationale behind each procedure scheduled for the following day.
Pre-experimental Simulation: Mentally walk through the equipment, reagents, and timeline to prepare for the experiment.
Clarity of Purpose: Clearly verbalize the objective—what exactly you intend to clarify—in your notebook beforehand, and design the sample layout accordingly. |
| Requirements |
None |
| Grading Method |
Grading will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of the student’s research attitude, the quality of their learning and research activities, and the content of their presentations. |
| Practical Experience |
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| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
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| Message |
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| Other |
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Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. |