Yutaka Matsubayashi

Dr. Yutaka Matsubayashi is a Senior Lecturer in Systems Biology at Bournemouth University, specializing in tissue repair and development. His research spans cell biology, molecular signaling, and extracellular matrix dynamics using Drosophila, mice, and cultured cells.

• Education:
  • PhD in Molecular Cell Biology (Kyoto University, 2004)
  • BSc (Hons) in Science (Kyoto University, 1999)

His work focuses on MAP kinase signaling, basement membrane formation, and mechanical regulation of tissue morphogenesis. Recent studies include basement membrane development in Drosophila and zebrafish tail regeneration mechanics.

Publications emphasize extracellular matrix turnover, wound healing coordination, and cytoskeletal dynamics. Awards include Advance HE Fellowship (2022–) and British Society for Cell Biology membership (2009–).

• Grants:
  • Academy of Medical Sciences grant (2023) for basement membrane formation research
  • MEXT KAKENHI Grant-in-Aid (2023–2027) for extracellular information integration

He engages in public outreach, including Café Scientifique presentations on macrophage roles in tissue repair.