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From Tanzania to Japan:\u3000Unraveling the Mechanisms of Viral Infections to Benefit Society"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\r\n What kind of research are you doing?<\/h3>\r\n

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I\u2019m currently involved in research related to SARS-CoV-2 infection. When people get infected with the coronavirus, some become seriously ill while others don\u2019t. Many factors, like underlying health conditions and gender, are thought to be involved, but I\u2019m especially focusing on \u201cage differences.\u201d By comparing young people and older adults, I want to understand how their symptoms differ.<\/p>\r\n

In the future, I also want to study HIV. HIV can infect different organs in the body, but I\u2019m particularly interested in how it affects the lungs. In the lungs, there are immune cells called \u201calveolar macrophages,\u201d which help remove viruses and bacteria. But HIV can hide inside these cells, and this hidden state is called a \u201creservoir.\u201d I want to study how these reservoirs behave in the lungs.<\/p>\r\n

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\r\nWhat kind of research were you doing before coming to Kumamoto University?<\/h3>\r\n

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For my bachelor\u2019s degree, I majored in pharmacy and mainly worked on drug evaluation. In Tanzania, where I come from, malaria is a very common disease, and it\u2019s not unusual for people to get it once a year. There are varieties of plant species belonging to the genus Kotschya that are believed to have the ability to eliminate mosquito larvae, but the exact mechanism behind this effect was unknown. So, I conducted research to identify which specific compounds in this plant were responsible for killing the larvae.<\/p>\r\n

Using organic chemistry techniques, I separated the plant\u2019s components based on their properties, such as hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity, using filtration systems. Then, I tested how each component contributed to the insecticidal effect. As a result, I was able to identify which compounds were involved in eliminating the larvae. However, determining their exact chemical structures was challenging in Tanzania. To overcome this, I spent a year in Norway as part of my Master\u2019s program through a collaborative research project. There, I conducted further analysis to work toward identifying the chemical structures of the active compounds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\nYou were in a different field of the world, such as pharmacy and chemistry.<\/h3>\r\n

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\r\nIt may seem like my current research on SARS-CoV-2 is completely different from my previous work on Malaria. However, they connect a common theme: understanding how certain substances affect living organisms.<\/p>\r\n

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\r\nIn my research, I use two approaches: \u201cin vitro\u201d (experiments conducted using cells) and \u201cin vivo\u201d (experiments conducted using living animals such as mice). In my previous studies, I followed a similar process\u2014first conducting experiments on cells and then confirming the findings using animal models. This approach is also common in immunology, but immunology focuses more on uncovering the mechanisms behind biological responses. As I continued my research, I became more interested in this aspect\u2014understanding why certain immune reactions occur. That\u2019s what led me to pursue immunology research. Now, I am applying the knowledge and techniques I gained from my Malaria research to my current work on SARS-CoV-2.<\/p>\r\n

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\r\nWhat inspired you to pursue immunology research at Kumamoto University?<\/h3>\r\n

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\r\nI decided to study at Kumamoto University largely because of the influence of my senior colleagues from my University in Tanzania. I didn\u2019t originally know much about Kumamoto University, but many of my seniors pursued further studies or conducted joint research at Japanese universities after graduation. Among them, one senior had conducted research at Kumamoto University and later returned to Tanzania. When they shared their experience and talked about the immunology research at Kumamoto, I realized it aligned perfectly with what I wanted to study. That\u2019s when I decided to come here.<\/p>\r\n

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\r\nWhat are your plans after completing your PhD?<\/h3>\r\n

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\r\nAfter finishing my PhD, I plan to continue immunology research while collaborating with Japanese Researchers, not only on SARS-CoV-2 but also on various other viruses, and contribute my findings to society. Based on my experience, Japan has high technology and a strong \u201chospitality spirit,\u201d which creates a welcoming environment for international students and Researchers. Since coming to Japan, I have rarely felt like a minority, and I\u2019ve been able to focus on my research with peace of mind. That\u2019s why I want to continue my research career while collaborating with Japanese institutions. <\/p>\r\n

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\r\nWhat cultural differences have you noticed between Tanzania and Japan?<\/h3>\r\n

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\r\nOf course, there are similarities and differences, but if I focus on food culture, rice is common in Tanzania too. In fact, Japani (Japanese) rice is even cultivated in Tanzania. However, there are some differences. For example, in Tanzania, we often eat a dish called Ugali. It\u2019s made by mixing cornmeal with hot water, and its texture is similar to mashed potatoes. In Japan, corn is usually boiled and eaten as is, which is quite different from how we use it. But personally, I really like the way corn is eaten in Japan\u2014it\u2019s delicious!<\/p>\r\n

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\r\nBananas are another interesting difference. In Japan, people eat ripe yellow bananas, but in Tanzania, we often eat them while they are still green as a main food. They have a taste similar to potatoes and are commonly used in cooking.<\/p>\r\n

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\r\nWhat surprised you when you came to Kumamoto or Japan?<\/h3>\r\n

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\r\nOne thing that always surprises me in Japan is how frequent earthquakes are. I think Japanese people are used to them, but in Tanzania, I had never experienced an earthquake before. Since coming to Kumamoto, I\u2019ve experienced two big ones\u2014one while I was in the lab and another at home. I panicked both times, thinking, \u201cWhat should I do!?\u201d Now, I know that I should take cover under a desk, but when everything in the room is shaking, it\u2019s still hard to stay calm. Also, typhoons are something we don\u2019t have in my country, so experiencing them for the first time was quite shocking.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\nHave you faced any difficulties while living in Japan?<\/h3>\r\n

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\r\nIn my lab, we usually communicate in English, and my colleagues understand English well, so I haven\u2019t had any difficulties with research. They even teach me Japanese sometimes, so I\u2019ve learned some phrases like Otsukaresama desu and Osaki ni shitsurei shimasu (common workplace greetings in Japan).<\/p>\r\n

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\r\nThe only thing I struggle with is the summer heat. Many people imagine Africa as always being hot, but my hometown is near Mount Kilimanjaro, so it\u2019s actually quite cool\u2014temperatures rarely go above 25\u00b0C. But in Kumamoto, summer can reach 40\u00b0C, plus the humidity is very high. Without air conditioning, I don\u2019t think I could survive!<\/p>\r\n

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\r\nHow is life in Kumamoto?<\/h3>\r\n

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\r\nI\u2019ve traveled to many places in Japan, including big cities like Tokyo and Osaka, as well as smaller areas like Saga and Miyazaki. Out of all of them, I think Kumamoto is one of the most comfortable places to live. In cities like Tokyo, everywhere is crowded, but Kumamoto has a good balance\u2014it\u2019s peaceful and not too busy, which makes it a great place to focus on research.<\/p>\r\n

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\r\nThere are also many historical sites to visit. On my days off, I enjoy sightseeing, like when I visited Amakusa and saw the statue of Amakusa Shir\u014d. I\u2019ve also been to Aso to see its beautiful natural landscapes. Since I love soccer, I sometimes take short trips to places like Nagasaki or Miyazaki to watch matches. I feel like I have a good balance between research and relaxation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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