2026.06.12
The 5th Keio University WPI-Bio2Q International Symposium
The 5th Keio University WPI-Bio2Q International Symposium “Wiring the Body: Brain–Organ–Microbiome Networks” Greetings Registration Invited Speakers Program Access Committees Links The 5th Keio University WPI-Bio2Q International Symposium Wiring the Body: Brain–Organ–Microbiome Networks ◆Date: December 9 Wednesday - 10 Thursday, 2026 ・Day1 (Dec 9) 9:00-19:00 Lectur...
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2026.05.20
Open Call: Postdoc and Postdoc Intern Positions at Quantum Computing core
The Quantum Computing Core of the WPI Bio2Q Research Center at Keio University is inviting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Fellowships and Postdoctoral Internships. We look forward to receiving applications from those who are creative, highly-motivated scientists willing to dynamically engage in Bio2Q-related research. ※Application Information for Postdoctoral fellowships ※A...
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2026.10.07
【10/14, 15 Seminar】 WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Amelia Palermo, PhD＆Sonomi Yamaguchi...
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) will hold seminars as follows. These events are only for faculty, students, and staff of Keio University, and pre-registration is required. Session #1 Date and Time Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 15:00-16:00 Title Mining novel druggable vulnerabilities by systems biology of metabolism and artificial inferenc...
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2026.10.02
Research Internship Program 2027
Join Bio2Q! We welcome Bachelor’s and Master’s students from diverse backgrounds, who wish to pursue a Master’s or PhD program in a field related to Bio2Q. ELIGIBILITY PROGRAM PERIOD FINANCIAL SUPPORT VOICES OF PAST INTERNS PATHWAY TO GRADUATE SCHOOL DEADLINE APPLICATION PROCESS FAQ CONTACT ELIGIBILITY Graduate School of Medicine: Bachelor’s and Master’s student...
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2026.10.07
【Event】Participation in Keio University’s “Yotsuya Festival”
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) participated in the following event. Keio University Shinanomachi Campus “Yotsuya Festival” October 3 (Sat) 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM October 4 (Sun) 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM In addition to introducing Bio2Q’s research activities, we also hosted a Science Art Gallery on the day of the event. We welcomed 278 visitors and estab...
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【4/10 Seminar】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: The 174th Brain Club & the 1st Structural ...
World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI) Bio2Q (Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Computing Research Center), in collaboration with the Yuzaki Lab and the Suzuki Lab, is pleased to announce a joint public seminar. We warmly welcome all members of the Keio University community to join us for this insightful session. The 174th Brain Club & the 1st Structural Biology Club...
【Seminar Report】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Damian R. Plichta, PhD
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) held a seminar as follows. 14:00 -15:00, April 3, 2026 Venue: 6F Meeting Room Center for Integrated Medical Research, Shinanomachi Campus, Keio University Speaker: Damian R. Plichta, PhD Head of Data Science, Novonesis, Human Health Biosolutions, Denmark Visiting Scientist, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard...
【Seminar Report】 Keio Faculty of Pharmacy – Advanced Science Seminar
A researcher from the Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) participated in this seminar. “Tackling Diseases with Microbiome Genomics!” Date & Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 16:00–18:00 Venue: Keio University Shiba-Kyoritsu Campus Medium Auditorium, Basement 1F, Building No. 1 Part 1: “Spatiotemporal Quantification of the Gut Microbial Ecosyst...
【Seminar Report】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: The 173rd Brain Club Mini-symposium
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) held a seminar as follows. The 173rd Brain Club Mini-symposium, organized by the Yuzaki Laboratory, WPI-Bio2Q, Keio University. The Brain Club Seminar series invites leading researchers from various fields to share their cutting-edge work and to foster open and stimulating discussions in an informal atmosphere. Dat...
New Long-Term Internship Student-Ms. Diana Solenthaler
Introducing a new Long-Term Internship Student of Bio2Q We are delighted to welcome Ms. Diana Solenthaler as a new Long-Term Research Internship Student of Bio2Q. "Hello everyone! I am Diana Solenthaler, and I am excited to join Bio2Q as an incoming Master’s student in the lab of Nadinath Nillegoda. During my Bachelor’s and Master’s studies at ETH Zürich, my home university in Switzerland, I ...
WPI-Bio2Q Newsletter "Bio2Q Connect" Vol.2, Issue 14 Released
WPI-Bio2Q has published the latest issue of its newsletter, “Bio2Q Connect” (Vol. 2, Issue 14, March 29, 2026). This issue highlights the vibrant activities at Bio2Q as spring arrives, including a comprehensive report on a Cryo-EM workshop at OIST, cutting-edge research on gut metabolites, introductions of new members, and outreach initiatives inspiring future scientists. Key Topics in This ...
【3/30 Seminar】 WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Benjamin Phipps（for Keio Members）
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) will hold a seminar as follows. This event is only for faculty, students, and staff of Keio University, and pre-registration is required. Date & Time Monday, March 30, 2026, 10:30 -11:10 Venue Zoom (Online only) Title Nutritional status and microbiota shape host fitness and infection outcomes ...
【4/7 Seminar】 WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Augustinas Silale, Ph.D.（for Keio Members）
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) will hold a seminar as follows. This event is only for faculty, students, and staff of Keio University. Date & Time Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 17:00-18:00 Venue JKiC 1F, Shinanomachi Campus, Keio University (Onsite only) Title Energised transport across the outer membrane in gut microbiota Speak...
【Seminar Report】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Yikuan YU
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) held a seminar as follows. 14:00 -15:00, March 16, 2026 Venue: 5F Meeting Room, Center for Integrated Medical Research, Shinanomachi Campus, Keio University Yikuan YU Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, Fujita Laboratory The University of Tokyo, Japan “Conformational Control in Confined ...
【Seminar Report】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Arjun S. Raman, MD PhD
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) held a seminar as follows. 15:00 -16:00, March 12, 2026 Venue: 2F Meeting Room, Center for Integrated Medical Research, Shinanomachi Campus, Keio University Arjun S. Raman, MD PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology The University of Chicago USA “Statistical design of a synthetic microbiome that s...
WPI-Bio2Q Social Event (Bio2Q CONNECT)End of Academic Year Gathering
WPI-Bio2Q held a social event at Keio University's Shinanomachi Campus. Date & Time: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 12:00-13:00 Venue: Bio2Q Open Lab, 6N4, Center for Integrated medical Research, Keio University Shinanomachi Campus This event featured new members of Bio2Q and the Shinanomachi Campus sharing their aspirations for future research, while members graduating from Bio2Q and the Shinan...
【4/15 Seminar】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Sebastian Hiller
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) will hold a seminar as follows. This is an event for faculty, students, and staff of Keio University. Date & Time 16:00 -17:30, April 15, 2026 Venue 3F Meeting Room, Center for Integrated Medical Research, Shinanomachi Campus, Keio University Title “The dynamic chaperone network in the endoplasmic...
【3/16 Seminar】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Yikuan YU
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) will hold a seminar as follows. This is an event for faculty, students, and staff of Keio University. Date & Time 14:00 -15:00, March 16, 2026 Venue 5F Meeting Room, Center for Integrated Medical Research, Shinanomachi Campus, Keio University Title “Conformational Control in Confined Cavities: Str...
【Seminar Report】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Ping-Chih Ho, PhD
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) held a seminar as follows. 17:00 -18:00, March 5, 2026 Ping-Chih Ho, PhD Tumor immunology, Tumor microenvironment, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Switzerland “Harnessing Kupffer cells for re-shaping T cell immunity against HCC” Venue: 6F Meeting Room Center for Integrated Medical Research Shinanoma...
[Publication] Microbiota-mediated Induction of Beige Adipocytes in Response to D...
A research group led by Bio2Q Center Director Professor Kenya Honda has revealed how a low-protein diet induces energy-burning beige adipocytes via gut microbiota. The team identified four specific bacterial strains from humans that promote the "browning" of white adipose tissue. The study uncovered two key mechanisms: bile acid metabolism activating FXR and bacteria-derived ammonia triggering hep...
【3/12 Seminar】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Arjun S. Raman, PhD
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) will hold a seminar as follows. This is an event for faculty, students, and staff of Keio University. Date & Time 15:00 -16:00, March 12, 2026 Venue 2F Meeting Room, Center for Integrated Medical Research, Shinanomachi Campus, Keio University Title “Statistical design of a synthetic microbiome tha...
【4/3 Seminar】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Damian R. Plichta, PhD
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) will hold a seminar as follows. This is an event for faculty, students, and staff of Keio University. Date & Time 14:00 -15:00, April 3, 2026 Venue 6F Meeting Room, Center for Integrated Medical Research, Shinanomachi Campus, Keio University Title “Bioactive properties of the human microbiome reve...
New Member - Dr. Leonard Dubois
Introducing new member of Bio2Q We are excited to welcome Dr. Leonard Dubois as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Bio-1 Core of Bio2Q. "Hello, I am joining Bio2Q as a bioinformatics postdoctoral researcher to help with all kinds of biological data analysis, integration and interpretation. I started my bioinformatics journey during my bachelor degree and then gradually specialized my field of interest t...
【Event Report】WPI Young Researchers Forum
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) participated in the WPI Young Researchers Forum. WPI Young Researchers Forum Date: March 2, 2026 Opening Remarks Akira UKAWA, WPI Program Director Venue: Mokuzai Kaikan, 1-18-8 Shinkiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 136-0082 ❶5-minute presentation and 2-minute Q&A & ❷Poster session Bahrilaleh Naeimeh, WPI-SKC...
Engaging Discussion on Cutting-Edge Research with Dr. Magdalena Skipper, Editor-...
On February 20, Dr. Magdalena Skipper, Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious scientific journal Nature, visited CRIK Shinanomachi together with Springer Nature Japan's Director Hiromitsu Urakami and Commercial Director Ikuko Oba. During the visit, active discussions were held with researchers affiliated with WPI-Bio2Q. Participants from Bio2Q included Professor Toshiro Sato (Dean of the Graduate ...
