Medical Mycology Research Center, Chiba University

Takashi YAGUCHI

Associate ProfessorCollection, preservation, identification, and characterization of fungi pathogenic to humans:
Certain types of fungi cause infections in humans, including skin infections such as athlete's foot and respiratory tract infections. These infections commonly affect immunocompromised patients and may invade the respiratory systems, such as the lungs.
These pathogenic fungi are collected in collaboration with medical institutions, analyzed for their species and characteristics, including drug sensitivity, and preserved.

Recent Topics of Interest:
Distribution of drug-resistant Trichophyton and its mechanism of action
Motto in Research or in Life: Persistence is power (Keep steady without giving up)
Hobby / Holiday: Kendo, Iaido training, Sward Appreciation, Reading, Cooking