معرفی
Maki Asami is a Research Fellow at the University of Bath's Department of Life Sciences (Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies). Her research focuses on embryonic development, genome engineering, and transcriptional regulation in mammals. She has contributed to breakthroughs in understanding embryonic genome activation and intracellular force dynamics during early embryo development. Asami leads and collaborates on projects funded by the MRC and BBSRC, including 'New perspectives on imprinting disease' and 'Switchable Gene Drives.'
Research Interests:
- Gene Expression Dynamics in Early Embryos
- CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing Technologies
- Mechanical Forces in Embryogenesis
- Epigenetic Regulation of Imprinting
Her work integrates molecular biology, biophysics, and engineering to advance reproductive biology and regenerative medicine.
Key Projects:
- Investigating imprinting disease mechanisms (MRC-funded, 2022–2026)
- Developing switchable gene drive systems (BBSRC-funded, 2017–2021)
- Public engagement initiatives to bridge science and society
Her publications include high-impact studies in Nature Materials, Scientific Reports, and Nature Communications. She actively disseminates findings via conferences like ISSCR and Cell Cycle Conferences.
