Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University

Sayaka NAGASAWA

LecturerMy research in mass spectrometry-based forensic toxicology focuses on analyzing the behavior of drugs in postmortem specimens and elucidating the biochemical changes that occur after death. In particular, I investigate postmortem metabolism and search for novel biomarkers for insulin and nitrite poisoning, both of which are often difficult to detect and determine as causes of death due to postmortem alterations.

Recent Topics of Interest:
In recent years, I have also conducted chemical analyses of the odor associated with death and engaged in collaborative research in clinical toxicology.
Motto in Research or in Life:
Ask gracefully and prove quietly.
Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood.
Hobby / Holiday:
Playing the Piano, driving, weight training, and spending time out with my children