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Satoshi Yano is an Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) at Waseda University's Faculty of Human Sciences, specializing in the molecular mechanisms of food functionality with applications in health promotion and disease prevention. His research integrates food science, molecular biology, and cellular mechanisms to elucidate how dietary components influence cellular processes relevant to aging and health.
Dr. Yano's research interests focus on food molecular functionality, health science, nutrigenetics, bioinformatics, functional foods, autophagy, and exosomes. His work primarily investigates how specific food compounds—including wasabi components, fermented garlic, plant polyphenols, and D-amino acids—affect cellular processes such as autophagy, proteostasis, stress responses, and cell signaling pathways. His approach combines omics technologies, cell culture models, and molecular techniques to uncover the mechanisms by which food components exert their biological effects.
Analysis of his publication record reveals a strong focus on autophagy regulation by food components, with significant contributions to understanding how dietary factors influence cellular homeostasis, stress response, and aging-related processes. His work spans multiple disciplines including food science, molecular biology, dermatology, and cancer research, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of his research on food functionality.
Dr. Yano has received numerous scientific awards including the Encouragement Award from the International Taurine Research Society Japan Division (2025), multiple presentation awards at food science conferences, and prestigious university honors from Kagoshima University. His research has been supported by competitive grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and Waseda University's research foundation.
As an educator, Dr. Yano teaches courses in Data Literacy, Student Life and Self-Management, Study Skills, and Basic Seminar II at Waseda University's School of Human Sciences. He also serves on various academic committees including the Secretariat of the 45th Joint Symposium of the Japan Society for Basic Gerontology and the Food for Health International Conference Executive Committee.