Dr. Masashi Yanagisawa

Dr. Yanagisawa is a Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences laureate and National Academy of Sciences member, internationally acclaimed for discovering endothelin and the sleep-regulating neuropeptide orexin.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Orexin / Hypocretin, Sleep Regulation, Endothelin, Forward Genetics
Academic position: Director of the International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine (WPI-IIIS)
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 Orexin / Hypocretin, Sleep Regulation, Endothelin are advised to consult formal department application channels.

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-14. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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