Shigenori Inagaki

Kyushu University, Graduate School of Medecine

Q1. What do you do?

 I am conducting research on olfactory information processing at the Graduate School of Medicine, Kyushu University. We are investigating how information from odor molecules is translated into neural activity by comprehensively measuring the responses of olfactory sensory neurons in mice.

Q2. What have you applied to your current work from what you learned at Nagai Lab, and how has it been utilized.

 There are countless things that I have learned at Nagai Lab, but in particular, I have developed (1) a critical perspective and way of thinking, (2) the courage not to be intimidated even in front of a large audience (3) (Casually spoken) English skills. In addition, I am grateful for the extensive experience, such as joint research and conference presentations overseas, which would not have been possible for ordinary students.

Q3. Message to juniors

 I believe that you are in one of the most advanced research environments in the world, so please enjoy your research to the fullest. No matter what kind of job you get in the future, I believe that the logical and unique way of thinking that you are going to develop at Nagai Lab will become a vital tool. Please read the papers thoroughly and drive yourself to conduct hypothesis-driven research.