Welcome to Nagahama Lab

We investigate the roles of the AAA-type molecular chaperone NVL2 in cellular RNA metabolism, including ribosomal RNA processing, nuclear non-coding RNA metabolism, and pre-mRNA splicing.


Our research aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms by which NVL2 regulates these RNA metabolic processes and to develop novel anticancer drugs targeting NVL2.


We welcome undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in RNA metabolism and eager to join our research!

News

2026.10.21
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Tatsuya Shida, a first-year doctoral student (D1), gave an oral presentation at RNA Frontier Meeting 2026 in Osaka.
2026.09.05
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The 25th Pharma-Bio Forum for Young Scientists 2026 was held at Kyoto Pharmaceutical University. Mr. Ohga (D2), Mr. Shida (D1), and Mr. Tamura (M2) gave oral presentations.
2026.08.04
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Associate Professor Izumikawa has been awarded a 2026 Research Grant from Japan Health Foundation.
2026.08.03
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The graduation research presentation for 6-year students in the Department of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (6-year course) was held.
2026.07.25
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Meiji Pharmaceutical University held its Summer Open Campus. The Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry participated by hosting an open lab.