iTHEMS Biology Seminar by Koichiro Uriu on December 12, 2024

On December 12, Dr. Koichiro Uriu presented a talk at the iTHEMS Biology Seminar titled "Mechanism for Converting Temporal Rhythms into Spatial Patterns of Body Segments." A former member of iTHES, Dr. Uriu is currently an associate professor at the Institute of Science Tokyo (formerly Tokyo Institute of Technology).

In his talk, Dr. Uriu explored the fascinating mechanisms behind somite formation that serve as the basis for the backbone and other components of the body. While this problem has intrigued biologists for decades, it has remained a challenging and elusive subject of study.

Using a combination of theoretical model and experimental data, Dr. Uriu and his collaborators uncovered a spatiotemporal bifurcation structure underlying vertebrate segment formation. This discovery suggests a potentially universal mechanism shared across multiple species.

The presentation was concise and accessible, offering clarity on a complex topic. He adeptly answered questions during and after the talk, addressing not only the details of pattern formation in biology but also its evolutionary implications.

At the dinner following his seminar, Uriu san shared valuable career insights, including strategies for delivering successful job interviews. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Uriu for the great seminar.

Reported by Gen Kurosawa