Prof. Masayuki Sumida

Leading Japanese authority in sericulture biotechnology, pioneering the use of genetically modified silkworms to produce human collagen and recombinant fluorescent silk proteins.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Silkworm Molecular Physiology, Silk Fibroin Biomaterials, Transgenic Silkworms
Academic position: Professor of Biomolecular Science & Center for Fiber and Textile Science
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Silkworm Molecular Physiology, Silk Fibroin Biomaterials, Transgenic Silkworms are advised to consult formal department application channels.

KIT Kyoto guide ↗Biology subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

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