Hi there! 

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Welcome to My Homepage. 

This page provides a brief introduction to myself and my research, primarily for overseas researchers and students.

 

My name is Ryo Inoue, and I am a professor at Setsunan University in the Laboratory of Animal Science.

I earned my Ph.D. in 2004 and then spent a year as a visiting scientist at the Gut Immunology Lab of the Rowett Research Institute.

 

The Rowett Research Institute is located in Aberdeen, the third-largest city in Scotland, which is well known for its oil industry.

Aberdeen is a convenient city with easy access to the Highlands, where many excellent single malt whiskies are produced. The countryside landscapes are simply stunning—I love this city. The slideshow on my top page features photos I took in Scotland.

 

I had the opportunity to spend another year in Aberdeen from 2011 to 2012 with my family, working again as a visiting scientist in the same research group I joined in 2004.

 

My Current Research Topics Include:

1. Investigation of porcine colostrum components that are transferred to newborn piglets and their role in piglet health.

2. Development of gut microbiota and its relationship to mucosal and systemic immunological disorders.

3. Evaluation of the beneficial effects of functional foods, especially probiotics.

4. Establisment of methods to check "Designated Pathonge Free" status in pig for xenotransplantation.

 

For more details about my research, please refer to my publication list (available from the top menu) or feel free to contact me.

 

Opportunities in My Research Group

 

My research group welcomes highly motivated postdoctoral fellows. Setsunan University is located in Osaka, a vibrant and unique prefecture in Japan. It is also very close to Kyoto, one of Japan’s most traditional cities, home to many world heritage sites worth visiting.

 

If you are considering joining our group, it’s a good idea to apply for a fellowship. There are several fellowship programs available in Japan for international postdoctoral researchers.

If you are interested, please don’t hesitate to contact me.