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WPI-Bio2Q Newsletter “Bio2Q Connect” Vol.2, Issue 17 Published

July 29, 2026

WPI-Bio2Q has published the latest issue of its newsletter, “Bio2Q Connect,” today on May 29, 2026. This issue covers the following updates and activities from across the center:

Featured Topics:

The 3rd Bio2Q “LEAD50” Lectureship Report: Ms. Yukako Uchinaga (President & CEO, GRI) lectured on “Diversity Management as a Business Strategy,” emphasizing diversity as a key driver of innovation.
Discover Open Lab: Introduction to cutting-edge shared research facilities, open for joint projects and collaboration.
Welcome On Board!: Two new members in July — Dr. Amrita Mishra (BIO-1 Core, Postdoc Intern) and Ms. Valeria Kamozina (BIO-1 Core, Research Intern).
Introduction to Bio2Q Research – Series #14: Dr. Leonie Brockmann (Jr. PI): Research on how gut environment and GLP-1 regulate intestinal immune cells and inflammation.
Structural Analysis Workshop Series Kicks Off: First session held June 19; six more sessions planned.
Team NEXUS at MEXT×Funds Forum 2026: Participated to build fundraising networks toward Bio2Q’s long-term sustainability.
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Back Numbers:

Vol. 2, Issue 16 (June 29,2026)
Vol. 2, Issue 15 (May 29,2026)
Vol. 2, Issue 14 (March 29,2026)
Vol. 2, Issue 13  (January 29,2026)
Vol. 2, Issue 12  (December 29, 2025)
Vol. 2, Issue 11  (November 29, 2025)
Vol. 2, Issue 10  (October 29, 2025)
Vol. 2, Issue 9  (September 29, 2025)
Vol. 2, Issue 8  (July 29, 2025)
Vol. 2, Issue 7  (June 29, 2025)
Vol. 2, Issue 6  (May 29, 2025)
Vol. 2, Issue 5  (March 29, 2025)
Vol. 2, Issue 4  (January29, 2025)
Vol. 2, Issue 3  (November 29, 2024)
Vol. 2, Issue 2  (October 29, 2024)
Vol. 2, Issue 1  (September 29, 2024)

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