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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2026.10.08
【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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2026.10.08
【10/20 Seminar】 WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Debora Suppiger, PhD（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, October 20, 2026, 17:00-17:40 Speaker Debora Suppiger, PhD（Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Evolutionary Anthropology, University of Zurich） Title Tracing development across...
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New Issue of the “Booklets for Young Readers” Published
New issue of the “Booklets for Young Readers”, Issue 08, featuring Project Prof. Kaoru Hida Leong, Principal Investigator, Microbiome Team, Bio-1 Core has been added to the digital downloads. This booklet series is designed to introduce the research activities of WPI-Bio2Q to the young readers who are interested in becoming scientists, and English and Japanese versions are available. >> V...
【11/12 Seminar】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar - Takuji Yamada, Ph.D. & Keisuke Hirota
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 17:00 -18:00 November 12, 2025 Venue 1F Lounge Center for Integrated Medical Research, Shinanomachi Campus, Keio University Talk 1 Speaker: Takuji Yamada, Ph.D. School of L...
【11/13 Seminar】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Alex Rigort, Ph.D.
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 -16:30 November 13, 2025 Venue JKiC 1F, Shinanomachi Campus, Keio University Title A journey through Cryo-FIB evolution and its current use Speaker Alex Rigort, Ph.D Ther...
New Research Internship Student - Mr. Han Joo You
Introducing a new Research Internship Student of Bio2Q We are delighted to welcome Mr. Han Joo You as a Research Internship Student of Bio2Q. "Nice to meet you all! I am truly delighted and excited to join the Bio2Q division this year in the Immunogenetics Laboratory. The reason I chose this place is that, ever since my master’s research, I have been deeply captivated by a scientific curiosity...
New Research Internship Student- Mr. Maximilian Drees
Introducing a new Research Internship Student of Bio2Q We are delighted to welcome Mr. Maximilian Drees as a Research Internship Student of Bio2Q. "Hello everyone, My name is Maximilian Drees, and I’m thrilled to join Bio2Q for an eight-week internship in the Ishigaki Lab. Currently, I’m a fifth-semester undergraduate student in Quantitative Biology at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Ge...
【Private Activity】Charity Run & Walk Event
On Saturday, October 25th, members of the Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Computing Research Center (Bio2Q) voluntarily participated in a charity run & walk event held in Tokyo, joined by their families and friends. This activity aimed to promote health and contribute to society, also deepening connections among participants. 6km Run MEN Rank Bib Number Name Time...
Newsletter “Bio2Q Connect” (Vol. 2, Issue 10)
We are delighted to share with you Vol. 2, Issue 10 of WPI-Bio2Q Newsletter “Bio2Q Connect”. Major topics of this issue include: The 4th WPI-Bio2Q International Symposium Announcement Introduction to Bio2Q Research – Series #8: Dr. Haowei Li (Postdoctoral Fellow, Bio-2 Core) New Member Introduction: Ms. Kagami, Technical Staff Report on Participation in the Keio Alumni Association C...
【Event Report】Keio Alumni Association Convention 2025
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) gave a presentation at the Keio Alumni Association Convention 2025 as follows. 1. Event: Keio Alumni Association Convention 2025 (Japanese only) 2. Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025 1) Session 1: 10:00 AM~ 2) Session 2: 11:00 AM~ 3) Session 3: 12:00 PM~ 3. Location: Keio University Hiyoshi Campus, Building 4, Win...
【Event】The 19th Metabolome Symposium
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) participated in the 19th Metabolome Symposium (Lectures & Exhibition) Date and Time : October 15 (Wed.) - 17 (Fri.), 2025 Venue : Kobe University, Japan Metabolome Symposium Held annually since 2006 to provide a forum for presenting and discussing the latest technologies and applications of metabolomics, and t...
Open Call: Postdoctoral Fellow for Professor Daniel R. Mende’s Lab
Prof. Daniel R. Mende, specializing in computational biology, microbiome research, metagenomics, pangenomics, AI/ML, and multi-omics data analysis, is hiring postdoctoral fellows. We are looking for creative and motivated researchers with experience in microbiome data analysis, sequencing, and comparative genomics. For further details, please refer to the link below. We look forward to receiving...
Open Call: Postdoctoral Fellow for Professor Nadinath Nillegoda’s Lab
Prof. Nadinath Nillegoda, specializing in proteostasis and cell repair, is currently hiring a postdoctoral fellow. We are looking for applicants with experience in cell biology, molecular biology, and mouse models, including imaging techniques. For further details, please refer to the link below. We look forward to receiving your application. ※Application Information for Bio2Q Postdoctoral Fe...
WPI-Bio2Q Social Event (2025.9.29)
WPI-Bio2Q held a social event at Keio University's Shinanomachi Campus. Date & Time: Monday, September 29, 2025 Venue: Bio2Q Open Lab, 6N4, Center for Integrated Medical Research, Keio University Shinanomachi Campus WPI-Bio2Q members and related researchers and staff met to discuss the latest scientific topics and share their own ideas. It was a great opportunity to get to know each...
【Event】Keio Alumni Association Convention 2025
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) will give a presentation at the Keio Alumni Association Convention 2025 as follows. 1. Event: Keio Alumni Association Convention 2025 (Japanese only) 2. Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025 1) Session 1: 10:00 AM~ 2) Session 2: 11:00 AM~ 3) Session 3: 12:00 PM~ 3. Location: Keio University Hiyoshi Campus, Building 4,...
Visit to Bio2Q by Dr. Hitoshi Nakagama, President of the Japan Agency for Medica...
On September 22, 2025, Dr. Hitoshi Nakagama, President of the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), visited Bio2Q. Administrative Director Oltea Sampetrean and others attended the meeting, introduced Bio2Q, exchanged opinions, and guided a tour of the facilities. For more details, please see the report on the AMED website. Visit report by AMED (in Japanese)
Bio2Q Research Internship
The Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) is offering a research internship as part of the STaMP program. STaMP is a joint, cross-disciplinary, English-language graduate program for students interested in entering one of Keio’s master's or doctoral programs in WPI-related fields. The following excellent researchers have been accepted into the program and h...
Newsletter “Bio2Q Connect” (Vol. 2, Issue 9)
We are delighted to share with you Vol. 2, Issue 9 of WPI-Bio2Q Newsletter “Bio2Q Connect”. Major topics of this issue include: Open Seminar Report - Dr. Jianguo Xia, Dr. Shinichi Sunagawa, Dr. Kazuki Nagashima New Member Introduction: Dr. Cody Cole Introduction to Bio2Q Research – Series #7: Dr. Keiko Matsuda (Jr. PI, Bio-2 Core) Q-AI Workshop Activities Introduction Please clic...
【12/2-3 EVENT】The 4th Keio University WPI-Bio2Q International Symposium
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) will hold an international Symposium as follows. Theme: Integrating Biology, Microbiome, and Metabolomics for Healthy Longevity Date Day1 : 1:00PM-6:00PM, Tuesday December 2, 2025 Day2: 9:30AM-3:00PM,Wednesday December 3, 2025 Venue （Onsite only） Keio University Shiba-kyoritsu Campus （1-5-30 Shibakoen,...
【Seminar Report】The 170th Brain Club Seminar-WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar-
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) held a seminar as follows. Wednesday, 17:00 -18:00 September 3, 2025 Venue: 1F Lounge, Center for Integrated Medical Research, Shinanomachi Campus, Keio University The 170th Brain Club Seminar - WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar - Host : Yuzaki Lab, Co-host : Bio2Q Speaker: Ryohei Yasuda, Ph.D. Scientific Director, Neur...
Open Call: Postdoctoral Fellow(Quantum computing, AI)
Prof. Takahiko Koyama, specializing in Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences, is currently hiring a postdoctoral fellow. We are looking for applicants with knowledge of microbiology (Microbiology, Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, etc.) and good understanding in bioinformatics tools and programming languages. We are NOT expecting quantum computing experience nor AI, which ...
New Member - Dr. Cody Gene Cole
Introducing new member of Bio2Q We are delighted to welcome Dr. Cody Gene Cole as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Bio-1 Core of Bio2Q. "Hello everyone, I’m thrilled to be joining Bio2Q as a postdoctoral researcher and help contribute to its mission of advancing our understanding of the human microbiome. My passion for this field began as an undergraduate at the University of Texas at Austin, where I ...
