ANNOUNCEMENT
Six WPI-Bio2Q Researchers Recognized as “Highly Cited Researchers 2025”
November 28, 2025
Bio2Q Researchers selected in Highly Cited Researchers 2025
Credits: WPI-Bio2Q
Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) is proud to announce that six of our researchers were selected as Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025, as shown in the table below.
The Highly Cited Researchers identifies researchers who have authored multiple papers which rank in the top 1% by citations for 21 research categories, including recognition in multiple fields for influential interdisciplinary work.
In the 2025 list, 7,131 designations were awarded to 6,868 individual scientists from 60 countries/regions. Bio2Q extends its warmest congratulations to all awardees.
Please refer to Clarivate’s website from the “related links” to see the full list of Highly Cited Researchers 2025 and the selection methodology.
| Name | Category |
| Kenya Honda (Center Director) | Immunology |
| Toshiro Sato (Deputy Director/Bio-2 Core Director) | Cross-Field |
| Takanori Kanai (PI) | Cross-Field |
| Daniel Mende (PI) | Biology and Biochemistry |
| Koji Atarashi (Jr. PI) | Cross-Field |
| Koji Hase (Affiliated PI) | Cross-Field |
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