Akihisa Tsutsumi

ATsutsumi@nysbc.org

“I joined the Kieft laboratory as a visiting scientist from a pharmaceutical company in Japan. My research focuses on using cryoEM to study the three-dimensional and dynamic structures of nucleic acids. At the Kieft lab, I aim to develop new methodologies for RNA structural analysis using single-particle analysis and advance our understanding of RNA-based therapeutics through structural studies.

I obtained my Ph.D. in Life Sciences from the University of Tokyo, where I studied mechanisms of miRNA biosynthesis. Following my doctoral work, I specialized in structural biology, first working with X-ray crystallography and then transitioning to cryoEM. As a cryoEM researcher, I have collaborated with numerous researchers to determine the structures of diverse biological molecules, including proteins, ribosomes, membrane proteins, and large complexes.

Outside the lab, I enjoy jazz music, gaming, exploring new places, and trying delicious food. I look forward to experiencing New York City and other parts of the U.S. during my stay.”