Yasumasa Kuroda, PhD
Associate Professor
Professional Information
Biography
Dr. Yasumasa Kuroda is an Associate Professor in the Department of Stem Cell Biology and Histology at Tohoku University School of Medicine. His research is primarily focused on regenerative medicine and stem cell biology, with a particular emphasis on Muse cells (Multilineage-differentiating Stress-Enduring cells). Dr. Kuroda has received several academic honors in Japan, including: - Tohoku University Presidential Award - Scholarship from the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) He is a member of multiple professional societies, including: - Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine - Japanese Association of Anatomists - Japanese Society of Microscopy
Specialization
Regenerative medicine, Stem Cell Biology
Education
Master's Degree (2005–2007): Completed a graduate degree in engineering at Tokyo University of Science
Ph.D. (2007–2011): Earned a doctorate from Tohoku University School of Medicine
Research & Publications
Research on how Muse cells contribute to the regenerative effects of mesenchymal stem cells. Identification of Muse cells as a unique multipotent subpopulation within human mesenchymal cells. Demonstrating Muse cells' ability to phagocytose apoptotic cell fragments and rapidly differentiate into specific lineages for tissue repair.