Jo, Airi
School of Medicine The Sakaguchi Laboratory - Department of Ion Signaling and Response Associate Professor (Non-tenured)
Graduate School of Medicine Graduate School Board Member
Research Overview
After uncovering bicarbonate-sensing G protein receptor, GPR30, I demonstrated that GPR30 deficiency controlled blood flow, being involved in ischemia-reperfusion injury. Our research reach is now extending to drug discovery.
Specialty
Biochemistry, Vascular physiology
Thesis Guide Qualification
Thesis Guide Qualification in the Graduate School of Medicine
Master/Doctor