My name is Hijiri Oshio, and I assumed the position of Assistant Professor at the Laboratory of Organelle Signaling as of April 1, 2026.
After graduating from the Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science at Gakushuin University in 2021, I received my Master’s degree (Science) from the Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life at Hiroshima University in 2023. I then earned my Ph.D. (Science) in March 2026 under the supervision of Professor Shigeru Yanagi at the Graduate School of Natural Science, Gakushuin University.
During my time in the Yanagi Laboratory, my research focused on the analysis of organelle contact sites, with a particular emphasis on
mitochondria. Although mitochondria require iron for energy production, the detailed mechanisms of its supply have not been fully understood. I discovered that the regions of close proximity between mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) play a crucial role in supplying iron to mitochondria, and I have been working to elucidate the underlying regulatory mechanisms.
Moving forward, in collaboration with Professor Sekine and our students, I aim to clarify how organelles coordinate with one another
when cells respond to stress, as well as to uncover the regulatory mechanisms mediated by endogenous small molecules, such as iron
complexes.
I want to share with our students the fascination of unraveling the intricate mechanisms that maintain cellular homeostasis and the phenomena occurring within cells at the molecular level. I am committed to fostering an environment where students can truly experience the joy of scientific research.
Just as organelles cooperate and function harmoniously within a cell, I hope to advance my research through active collaboration with many faculty members and colleagues.
I kindly ask for your guidance and support, and I look forward to working with you all.