Date: | Saturday, October 14, 2017 | |
Time: | 10:00–16:30 (last admission 16:15) | |
Admission: | Free | |
Venues: | West Area: Center for Developmental Biology, Quantitative Biology Center CDB Building 2-2-3 Minatojima, Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe East Area: Center for Life Science Technologies, Research Complex Hub MI Building, Integrated Innovation Building (IIB) 6-7-3 Minatojima, Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe |
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Come and find out what kind of research is being carried out at the RIKEN research centers based in Kobe! There will be plenty of opportunities to meet and talk to scientists who are working on cutting-edge research. The presentations and activities will mainly be in Japanese, but English language assistance is available for some events. Arrangements can be made for guided assistance in English if contacted in advance. Contact: CDB Planning Office (Research Communications) |
*Event number corresponds to number on map.
*Some events have age restrictions or require numbered tickets for participation.
Event⑩ Laboratory for Morphogenetic Signaling
Living organisms come in all different shapes and forms! Take a look at oddly shaped flies and flies with cells that glow inside the body, and learn about how different body shapes are formed.
All day
A6FEvent⑪ Laboratory for Lung Development
All living organisms breathe to survive. But, how do they breathe? Find out how the lung works and how its functions are linked to diseases.
All day
▶Lab tour (Participation is on first-come-first-served basis at the lab)
11:00–,13:00–,15:00〜 (approx. 15 min; 20 people/tour)
Event⑫ Laboratory for Developmental Epigenetics
Come and learn the secrets of how DNA, the blueprint for our bodies, is stored in the nucleus of tiny cells.
All day
C3FEvent⑬ Laboratory for Organismal Patterning
Take a look at how left-right asymmetry in the body arises in the mouse. What is the role of the nodal cilium, which is essential for body formation?
All day
C6FEvent⑭ Laboratory for Organ Regeneration
How are organs and tissues in the body formed? Learn about the surprising cutting-edge research on teeth and hair regeneration.
All day
Event⑮ Let’s look at model organisms!
Get a close-up look at the different organisms that scientists focus on such as planaria, C. elegans, fruit fly, and others. Learn about how these organisms help scientists to understand biological phenomena.
All day
▶Research Aquarium Tour *Numbered ticked required
Times: 11:00–,13:00–,14:00–,15:00–, (Approx. 20 min; 20 people/tour)
Tickets will be distributed 30 minutes before each tour on a first-come-first-served basis at the reception desk close to entrance of 1F CDB Building C ㉗.
D2FLet's talk to scientists!
Event⑯ Ask anything and everything café
What are scientists like? What goes on in the mind of scientists? Sit down and chat with scientists, and pose all of your burning questions directly to scientists.
13:00–,14:00–,15:00〜 (Approx. 45 min.)
B2FYou can be a scientist, too!
Event⑰ Try your hand at DNA experiments
Have you ever seen what DNA looks like? Try out actual experimental techniques used in the lab, and have fun learning about the blueprint of living organisms that is DNA.
All day (closed between 12:30-13:30 for equipment maintenance)
A-B2FEvent⑱ Who’s who at RIKEN Kobe Campus!
Do you think only science geeks work here? No, stop by and see the unique range of staff working here on the Kobe Campus.
All day
D2FEvent⑲ Closing in on the mysteries of life!
~Introduction to RIKEN CDB and QBiC~
Our bodies are made from an assembly of many, many small units called cells. Each of these cells are packed with molecules. Find out more about how the two research centers explore the secrets hidden in our complexly designed body.
All day
A7FEvent⑳ Science craft corner
Choose and color your favorite animal to make your own unique button badge! Small children welcome!
All day
A7FEvent㉑ Ocean view book lounge
Why don’t you stop by and take a break at the ocean-view book lounge? Easy-to-understand books on biology and books recommended by scientists here will be on display. You can also find books written by RIKEN scientists as well as children’s books.
All day
▶︎Animal paper hat craft [Participation on first-come-first-served basis at lounge]
Time: 11:00–,14:00–, (Approx. 30 min; 15 people/time slot)
Event㉒ Reach for the moon! Straw Rocket
Using a straw, make a rocket that can fly with the force your breath! How can you make your straw rocket fly far distances?
*Organized by Bando Kobe Science Museum
All day (approx. 10 min)
D2FEvent㉓ Genomic tree of life: Relating animals to us
For ages 10 and up
Create a phylogenetic tree using DNA information of different organisms.
13:30–,15:00–, (Approx. 60 min; max. 20 people/time slot)
Numbered ticket required. Tickets will be distributed on first-come-first-served basis at the reception desk close to entrance of 1F CDB Building C ㉗ between 11:00–14:00
C1FEvent㉔ RIKEN centennial exhibit
RIKEN was established in 1917, and is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Learn about the history of RIKEN through posters and film. Unique RIKEN merchandise will also be sold onsite!
All day
A2FEvent㉕ How can you join RIKEN as a graduate student?
Take part in the research carried out at RIKEN! All labs welcome graduate students with a passion for science. You can talk to the laboratory heads directly about their research!
All day (Laboratory heads will be available for a chat from 15:00–15:30)
A2FEvent㉖ Introduction to other RIKEN research centers
Find out about the activities and cutting-edge facilities at other RIKEN research centers around Japan.
All day
*Event number corresponds to number on map.
*Some events have age restrictions or require numbered tickets for participation.
Event① Imaging lab tour
Explore the cutting-edge equipment and facilities used for molecular imaging research through a guided tour by scientists!
*Each participant under elementary school age, must be accompanied by an adult (20 years +)
①10:15–, ②10:45–, ③11:15–, ④13:15–, ⑤13:45–, ⑥14:15–, ⑦14:45–, ⑧15:15–
(Approx. 60 min; 10 people/tour)
**Number ticket required: Tickets will be distributed on first-come-first-served basis at Event①.
Tours ①~③ from 10:00
Tours ④~⑤ from 13:00
Tours ⑥~⑦ from 14:00
Tour ⑧ from 15:00
Event② Let’s see and learn about the radiation in our surroundings
See radiation using a cloud chamber or survey meter! Listen to the scientist’s explanation to answer the quiz questions! Play the ball-rolling game! If you pass all of the stations, you can get a prize from the capsule toy machine!
All day
MI 2FEvent③ Make string from oil and water?
Elementary school age and above
Take part in this exciting and curious chemistry experiment to make your own nylon string, the first artificial fiber ever created!
①10:20–, ②11:30–, ③12:50–, ④14:10–, ⑤15:30–,
(Approx. 60 min; 10 people/time slot)
*Numbered ticked required: Tickets will be distributed on first-come-first-served basis at Event③.
Slots ①~③ from 10:00
Slots ④~⑤ from 13:50
**To ensure safety of participants:
Event organizers may turn away participants who are wearing clothing that leaves the legs uncovered under the lab coat (e.g. skirt, shorts, bare feet, short socks, etc.), as there is a risk of chemicals coming into contact with bare skin.
Please also refrain from participating if you are wearing sandals or high heels.
Event④ Let’s peer through microscopes!
Introducing organisms used in research. How do they look under the microscope?
All day
MI 2FEvent⑤ Press release briefings by scientists
Learn about the latest research achievements directly from the scientists who made them! “Listening to music and its relation to mood changes,” “Development of a new imaging device,” “Novel method to alter molecules,” “Efficacy and safety of neural cell transplantation”
All day (Check the posters for the times when scientists will be onsite)
MI 2FEvent⑥ CLST has labs in Yokohama, too!?
Did you know our Center carries out research in both Kobe and Yokohama? Learn about what kind of research goes on in Yokohama.
All day
IIB 2FEvent⑦ Measure your fatigue level
Are you feeling tired? Come and measure your fatigue levels using a simple measuring tool.
All day
IIB 6FEvent⑧ Science talk show
Come and hear junior high and high school science communicators explain one area of research being carried out at RIKEN—knockout mice and genome-editing.
①13:00–, ②13:30–, ③15:00–, ④15:30–,
(Approx. 20 min)
Event⑨ Take a look at human cells!
Look at cancer cells and iPS cells through a microscope.
All day
14:00〜14:25
iPS細胞を使った難病研究 -基礎研究を病気の克服につなぐ-
多細胞システム研究センター 非対称細胞分裂研究チーム
専門職研究員 六車 恵子
神経難病の多くは原因や発症に至るメカニズムが不明で、根治療法の確立が強く求められてい ます。私たちはこれまでに、iPS細胞から脳の一部を作り出す独自の培養技術を開発しました。 この技術を用いて、患者さん由来のiPS細胞から病気の脳をシャーレの中に再現し、病気の原因を調べたり、新しい薬を開発するなど、病気を克服するための研究を行っています。発生学や神経科学など基礎研究で得られた成果を医療応用につなげる試みをご紹介いたします。
14:30〜14:55
機械学習をもちいて画像データから受精卵の状態を判別する
生命システム研究センター 発生動態研究チーム
チームリーダー 大浪 修一
再生医療や生殖医療では、移植に用いる細胞や受精卵の生育状態の選別が、その成否を大きく左右します。しかし、細胞や受精卵に傷害を与えずに、その状態を判別することはとても困難です。私たちは、近年の発展が著しい機械学習の技術を用いて、傷害を与えない条件で撮影した細胞や受精卵の画像データから、その生育状態を判別する技術の開発を行っています。講演では、医療応用を目指した我々の取り組みをご紹介します。
15:00~15:25
医者が考えること、工学者が考えること
健康生き活き羅針盤リサーチコンプレックス推進プログラム 健康制御チーム
チームリーダー 岩田 博夫
工学部を卒業した後40年近く医療工学の分野で、人工心臓、人工肝臓、人工膵臓、脳血管内治療用デバイス、再生医療と多様な研究開発に携わってきました。主に、病気になってから治すための機器やデバイスの開発を行っていました。最近は、“病気になってからでは遅い!”と反省し、病気にならないようにする予防機器の分野で貢献できないかと模索しています。講演では、医療と工学の係わりや、予防分野での開発の難しさについてお話します。
15:30~15:55
疲労科学最前線 -疲労を癒して幸福度アップ-
ライフサイエンス技術基盤研究センター 細胞機能評価研究チーム
チームリーダー 片岡 洋祐
日本では国民の40%が半年以上断続的に続く疲労を感じているという調査結果があります。また、疲労倦怠感は医療機関を受診する患者さんの訴えとして痛みに続き2番目に多いといわれています。しかし疲労した身体で何が起こっているのかは、よくわかっていませんでした。最新の研究による疲労のメカニズムについて解説し、そこからわかってきた疲労予防法を考えてみたいと思います。
10:00~10:25
新元素「ニホニウム」の発見
理化学研究所 仁科加速器研究センター 超重元素分析装置開発チーム
チームリーダー 森本 幸司
理化学研究所の加速器施設において合成された113番元素は、国際機関により新元素として認定され命名権が与えられました。元素名「ニホニウム」、元素記号「Nh」を提案し、日本発の初めての元素として周期表に記載されました。本講演では、ニホニウムの合成方法、さらには今後の新元素探索計画について分かりやすく解説します。
11:00~12:00
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