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慶應義塾大学 ヒト生物学-微生物叢- 量子計算研究センター

Keio University  Human Biology Microbiome Quantum Research Center (Bio2Q)

Integrating Biology, Microbiome and Quantum Computing for Healthy Longevity

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News

ANNOUNCEMENT
2024.03.25

WPI-Bio2Q紹介:WPI-Bio2Q(バイオ・ツー・キュー)の目指すゴールと挑戦

慶應義塾大学 ヒト生物学-微生物叢-量子計算研究センター(Bio2Q)拠点は、2022年10月、文部科学省世界トップレベル研究拠点プログラム(WPI)に私学で初めて採択された、日本で初めてのマイクロバイオーム研究拠点です。従来の生物学的手法と共に量子コンピューター技術を用い、マイ...

ANNOUNCEMENT
2024.03.25

Introduction : What is WPI-Bio2Q?

Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (Bio2Q) is the first microbiome research center in Japan and the country's ...

EVENT
2024.03.18

WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar (for Keio University Members) to be h...

On Monday,  March 25, the Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) will hold an open seminar at Shinanom...

EVENT
2024.02.27

WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar (for Keio University Members) to be h...

On Thursday,  March 14, the Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) will hold an open seminar at Shinan...

Mission of Bio2Q

Human health is maintained by complex interactions between multiple organs. These interactions include the microbiome, which exists on every external surface of the body, and the resulting information is processed and utilized in a coordinated manner.

Our center will develop novel research techniques to understand the interactions between multiple organs and the microbiome and develop methods to apply quantum computing to human biology. Our mission is to forge a new interdisciplinary research area that will lead to groundbreaking progress in elucidating the regulatory mechanisms sustaining human health. In the long term, we will develop new prophylactic/therapeutic approaches to promote healthy longevity.

Identity of Bio2Q

World leaders in microbiome research, organoid technology, metabolic analysis, neural circuit analysis, and quantum computing

Integration of cutting-edge technologies of the three research core units, the Multidimensional data analysis core, the Homeodynamics mechanistic analysis core, and the Quantum computing core, to promote fusion research

Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum computing to further the understanding of human biology

Comprehensive, longitudinal clinical samples related to cancer, diabetes, obesity, neuropsychiatric disorders, developmental disorders, immune disorders, aging, and centenarians

A joint cross-disciplinary graduate English program (STaMP) between the Graduate School of Medicine, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Graduate School of Science and Technology.

Message from Director

Prof. Kenya Honda

As Japan’s first microbiome research center, Bio2Q aims to understand the interactions between humans and their microbiome at the molecular level. We combine quantum computing with bioanalytical methods to understand such complexity and hope to develop new therapies for diseases that are currently difficult to treat. We are committed to making our organization globally competitive to attract a diverse team of researchers.

Members & Collaboration

Our Team

Bio2Q brings together world-leading experts across multiple life science disciplines, bioinformatics and quantum computing functionally organized into Bio-1 (Multidimensional data analysis), Bio-2 (Homeodynamics mechanistic analysis) and Q (quantum computing) core units.

Collaborations

Bio2Q is part of the collaborative network of world-leading researchers. Thus, Bio2Q collaborates with researchers from Harvard University, MRC-LMB, Nanyang Technological University, Riken, and Central Institute for Experimental Animals.

Research

01

Accumulate multiomics data from humans and model organisms and compile a multidimensional database.

02

Elucidate the structure and function of microbiome-derived metabolites.

03

Refine imaging metabolomics and structural biology to promote in situ functional analysis of metabolites in organs and cells.

04

Develop quantum computing-based algorithms and pipelines to analyze the interactions between multiple organs and microorganisms.

05

Model the interface between the environment and the human body by advancing organoid technology and animal models and elucidate the mechanisms underlying the conversion of external factors into internal signals.

06

Leverage connectomics and structural biology to understand the dynamic multiorgan interactions, including gut-brain communication.

Multiorgan
Interactions

  • Bio 1 Core
  • Bio 2 Core
  • Q Core
Multiorgan Interactions

Education

STaMP

A joint cross-disciplinary graduate
English program

Bio2Q has established a joint cross-disciplinary graduate English program called STaMP (Science and Technology, and Medicine, Pharmacy) between the Graduate School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Science and Technology, and the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Bio2Q STaMP program is a “place of resonance” where faculty, researchers, and students from the three graduate schools can directly interact with one another. This enables each graduate student to work with multiple mentors and receive guidance that transcends graduate school boundaries.

STaMP aims to achieve the following:

  1. Shared mentor program
  2. Research internship program
  3. Symposium & retreat led by graduate students
  4. Cross-listed graduate workshops
  5. High school outreach program
STaMP

Open Positions

We are currently recruiting for
the following positions:

Digital Downloads

Booklets for young readers

ISSUE 01

NOV.2023

Bio2Q: Center Introduction

ISSUE 01
ENGLISH VERSION 英語版
JAPANESE VERSION 日本語版

ISSUE 02

NOV.2023

Professor Kenya Honda

ISSUE 02
ENGLISH VERSION 英語版
JAPANESE VERSION 日本語版

ISSUE 03

MAR.2024

Professor Michisuke Yuzaki

ISSUE 03
ENGLISH VERSION 英語版
JAPANESE VERSION 日本語版

ISSUE 04

MAR.2024

Professor Haruhiko Siomi

ISSUE 04
ENGLISH VERSION 英語版
JAPANESE VERSION 日本語版

Contact

Keio University Human Biology Microbiome Quantum Research Center (Bio2Q)

  • EMAIL

    bio2q@info.keio.ac.jp

  • PHONE

    +81 3 6709 8106

  • ADDRESS

    35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku,
    Tokyo 160-8582 Japan

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