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KEPLR Project's Dual Missions:
Unlocking Plant Reproduction Networks and Nurturing Young Researchers

Director Tetsuya Higashiyama
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KEPLR Seminar: Dr. Steven Moussu Presented a Lecture on Plant Cell Wall Dynamics

OKUDA Satohiro

Jun. 8, 2026

On June 8, 2026, KEPLR hosted a seminar featuring Steven Moussu from the Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS), The Plant Cell Wall Dynamics and Evolution Group, Toulouse Plant Science, France.

Dr. Moussu delivered a lecture entitled “The Growing Plant Cell Wall: Revisiting the Roles of Extensin Glycoproteins” as part of the 1577th Biological Sciences Seminar. The seminar was held in Room 223 of Building 2, Faculty of Science, the University of Tokyo, with additional participation via Zoom.

During the lecture, Dr. Moussu discussed recent advances in our understanding of plant cell wall growth and development, focusing on the functions of extensin glycoproteins and their roles in cell wall dynamics. The presentation highlighted emerging perspectives on the molecular mechanisms underlying plant cell wall assembly and expansion.

The seminar attracted researchers and students with interests in plant biology, cell biology, and evolutionary biology, and was followed by an engaging discussion among participants.

KEPLR sincerely thanks Dr. Moussu for sharing his research and insights with the community.

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OKUDA Satohiro

  • Assistant Professor
  • Higashiyama Group
  • The University of Tokyo
  • Cell-to-cell Communications
  • Imaging
  • Structural biology

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Lecture by Ueli Grossniklaus Held at the University of Tokyo

TSUCHIKANE Yuki

May. 15, 2026

Dr. Ueli Grossniklaus, Vice Director of KEPLR, delivered a lecture at the University of Tokyo on May 14, 2026.

Date & Time: May 14, 2026 (Thu), 16:00–17:30
Speaker: Dr. Ueli Grossniklaus (Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center, Zurich, Switzerland; Guest Professor, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan)
Title: Epigenetic variation and its possible role in adaptation and plant breeding

In his lecture, Dr. Grossniklaus introduced recent advances in our understanding of epigenetic variation in plants and discussed its potential roles in environmental adaptation and plant breeding. The seminar attracted many researchers and students, leading to active discussions throughout the event.

Following the lecture, a reception was held, providing an excellent opportunity for scientific exchange and international networking among participants.

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TSUCHIKANE Yuki

  • Project Assistant Professor
  • Tsuchimatsu Group
  • The University of Tokyo
  • Genome Flexibility
  • Field science

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Professor Tetsuya Higashiyama Awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon (Spring 2026)

TSUCHIKANE Yuki

Apr. 28, 2026

We are delighted to share that Professor Tetsuya Higashiyama, Director of the KEPLR project, has been awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon (Spring 2026).

This honor is conferred by the Government of Japan in recognition of outstanding achievements in academic and artistic fields. Professor Higashiyama’s pioneering work in plant reproductive biology has been highly recognized.

This award reflects not only Professor Higashiyama’s achievements but also the strength of the research carried out within KEPLR.
Congratulations to Professor Higashiyama on this well-deserved honor.

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TSUCHIKANE Yuki

  • Project Assistant Professor
  • Tsuchimatsu Group
  • The University of Tokyo
  • Genome Flexibility
  • Field science

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Professor Tetsuya Higashiyama Receives The MIDORI Academic Prize

TSUCHIKANE Yuki

Apr. 27, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Professor Tetsuya Higashiyama, Director of the KEPLR project, has been awarded the MIDORI Academic Prize.

The MIDORI Academic Prize is a prestigious award presented to researchers who have made outstanding contributions to environmental research and conservation. Professor Higashiyama was recognized for his pioneering research in plant reproductive biology.

This achievement highlights the excellence of research within KEPLR and further strengthens its international presence.

We warmly congratulate Professor Higashiyama on this remarkable achievement.

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TSUCHIKANE Yuki

  • Project Assistant Professor
  • Tsuchimatsu Group
  • The University of Tokyo
  • Genome Flexibility
  • Field science

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Seminar at Ruhr-Universität Bochum

SUDA Ryo

Apr. 16, 2026

On Friday, February 13, 2026, I gave a seminar at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum.
The seminar was titled:
Exploring the breakdown of self-incompatibility in Japanese Arabidopsis halleri

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SUDA Ryo

  • Master's course student
  • Tsuchimatsu Group
  • The University of Tokyo
  • Environmental Responses
  • Multi-omics
  • Field science

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