Dr. Hideki Kambara is a visiting professor of three universities–University of Tokyo, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, and Tokyo Metropolitan University–as well as the Emeritus Fellow at Hitachi, Ltd. He graduated from the University of Tokyo in 1967, and received his doctorate degree in 1972 from the University of Tokyo. He started the development of DNA sequencers in 1982. He joined Akiyoshi Wada in 1984. He honored The Chemical Society of Japan Award for 鈥淒evelopment of Capillary Array DNA sequencer for Genome Analysis鈥� in 2009, The Asahi Prize for 鈥淒evelopment of a high performance DNA sequencer鈥� in 2004, the National Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon in 2003, 鈥淪tar of Asia鈥� by BusinessWeek鈥檚 in 2002, the 48th Okochi Memorial Grand Technology Prize for 鈥渄evelopment of the capillary array DNA sequencer鈥� in 2002, and Commendation by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology to Persons of Scientific & Technological Research Merits, for 鈥淩esearch on fluorescence detection method DNA base sequencing device鈥� in 2001. Dr. Kambara has published over 90 original papers on mass spectrometry and DNA analysis, and holds more than 100 patents in Japan and U.S.A. His research interests includes atmospheric pressure ionization mass spectrometry; field desorption ionization and collision-induced decomposition mass spectrometer for biological molecules; molecular secondary ion mass spectrometry; combined system of liquid chromatograph and mass spectrometer; fluorescent DNA sequencer; capillary array DNA sequencer which was contributed greatly to the Human Genome Project; DNA expression profile analysis; and instruments for DNA diagnosis. Now he is interested in developing tools for analyzing mRNA in single cells.
In Japan, the aim of the human genome project was redirected not only to sequence the genome but also to include functional analysis of genes and elucidation of tertiary protein structures. A successful approach in the Japanese human genome project is in placing emphasis on the promotion of functional genomics, comparative genomics, analysis of genomic diversity, and the development of DNA chips or microarrays.
The International Human Genome Sequencing Consortium includes scientists at 16 institutions in France, Germany, Japan, China, Great Britain and the United States. Participants in the international consortium adhered to the project鈥檚 quality standards and to the daily data release policy. The project is funded by grants from government agencies and public charities in the various countries.
Dr. Kambara鈥檚 Collection contains eight notable reprints of his work and copies of eight patents directly related to his research.
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