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- [Kotaro Oyama] Active regulation of cellular functions via photo-thermal conversion
Quantum Beam Science Research Directorate,National Institute for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology
Senior Researcher
The objective of this research is to regulate living cells by overcoming the limitations of physiological cellular functions through photo-thermal conversion. In order to achieve this objective, I plan to develop a novel microscopic system for visualization and control of the local temperature at the single-cell level, thus facilitating optical manipulation of biomolecular and cellular functions. This proactive usage of the potential abilities of cells will lead to the next-generation light therapies.