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我很荣幸能加入色素细胞公司。《黑色素瘤研究》(Melanoma Research, PCMR)副主编。我致力于培养PCMR在化学、生物学、皮肤病学、肿瘤学、病理学和许多其他领域的专家的支持下提供的合作视角。这种跨学科的方法是该杂志的独特优势。我的学术道路始于对细胞机制的浓厚兴趣,这使我在札幌医科大学的Kowichi Jimbow教授的指导下工作。作为Jimbow教授小组的一员,我开始了关于细胞内囊泡运输的研究,重点研究这些过程如何影响色素沉着和黑素体的形成。这一基础经验巩固了我对研究黑素细胞生物学的细胞和分子复杂性的承诺。2005年至2007年,我有幸在伦敦圣乔治大学多萝西·c·贝内特教授的指导下进行研究。在那些年里,我的工作集中在真黑素-黑色素转换机制-一个影响色素沉着表型的关键过程。那段时间既扩展了我的科学专业知识,也让我对遗传和环境因素在皮肤色素沉着中的相互作用有了更广泛的了解。随后,在山下俊治(Toshiharu Yamashita)教授的指导下,我转向临床,同时保持与调查性皮肤病学的密切联系。在日本札幌的临床实践中,我一直致力于诊断和阐明遗传性皮肤病的发病机制。这项工作为皮肤病的遗传基础以及研究结果对患者治疗和管理的直接影响提供了宝贵的见解。与此同时,我还与同一部门的宇原久史教授合作,深入研究了黑色素瘤背后的基因异常。我的研究重点是与黑色素瘤相关的基因突变的种族差异及其对治疗策略的影响。通过解决这些差异,我的目标是促进针对特定种族群体的治疗方法的发展,最终改善结果并促进黑色素瘤治疗的公平性。作为一名副主编,我很高兴能成为一本在色素细胞和黑色素瘤研究领域具有丰富历史和重大影响的期刊的编辑团队的一员。我的目标是支持Caroline Le Poole教授的愿景和领导,并与其他副编辑密切合作,以确保PCMR的持续卓越和相关性。此外,我热衷于将期刊的影响范围扩大到色素细胞研究界以外,以吸引更广泛的受众和增加读者,最终扩大期刊在不同科学和医学领域的影响力。在我的专业努力之外,我对指导年轻的科学家和临床医生充满热情。我相信,培养下一代的好奇心和批判性思维对于保持我们领域的进步至关重要。我受到色素细胞研究跨学科性质的启发,希望鼓励更多整合不同观点和方法的合作倡议,包括来自不同地理区域的研究人员和临床医生的倡议。感谢你们欢迎我加入这个受人尊敬的编辑团队。我期待着与PCMR所代表的充满活力的社区接触,并以有意义的方式为期刊的使命做出贡献。
Joining PCMR: Aspirations for Editorial Contributions
It is an honor and privilege to join Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research (PCMR) as an Associate Editor. I am committed to fostering the collaborative perspective provided by PCMR's support from experts in chemistry, biology, dermatology, oncology, pathology, and many other fields. This interdisciplinary approach is a unique strength of the journal.
My academic path began with a deep interest in cellular mechanisms, which led me to work under Professor Kowichi Jimbow at Sapporo Medical University. I began my research concerning intracellular vesicular transport as part of Professor Jimbow's group, focusing on how these processes influence pigmentation and melanosome formation. This foundational experience solidified my commitment to investigating the cellular and molecular intricacies of melanocyte biology.
From 2005 to 2007, I had the privilege of conducting research under Professor Dorothy C. Bennett at St George's University of London. During those years, my work concentrated on the eumelanin–pheomelanin switching mechanism—a critical process influencing pigmentation phenotypes. That period both expanded my scientific expertise and afforded me a broader understanding of the interplay of genetic and environmental factors in skin pigmentation.
I subsequently transitioned to a clinical focus while maintaining a strong connection to investigative dermatology, guided by the mentorship of Professor Toshiharu Yamashita. In my clinical practice in Sapporo, Japan, I have been dedicated to diagnosing and elucidating the pathogenesis of hereditary skin diseases. This work has offered invaluable insights into the genetic underpinnings of dermatological conditions and the direct impact of research findings on the treatment and management of patients. I have simultaneously delved into the genetic abnormalities underlying melanoma, collaborating with Professor Hisashi Uhara in the same department. My research focuses on racial differences in genetic mutations associated with melanoma and their implications for treatment strategies. By addressing these disparities, I aim to contribute to the development of therapies tailored to specific racial groups, ultimately improving outcomes and advancing equity in melanoma care.
As an Associate Editor, I am delighted to be part of the editorial team for a journal with such a rich history and significant impact in the field of pigment cell and melanoma research. My goal is to support the vision and leadership of Professor Caroline Le Poole and to collaborate closely with fellow Associate Editors to ensure the continued excellence and relevance of PCMR. Moreover, I am passionate about broadening the journal's reach beyond the pigment cell research community to engage a wider audience and increase readership, ultimately amplifying the journal's influence across diverse fields of science and medicine.
Beyond my professional endeavors, I am deeply passionate about mentoring young scientists and clinicians. I believe that fostering curiosity and critical thinking in the next generation is essential for sustaining progress in our field. I am inspired by the interdisciplinary nature of pigment cell research and hope to encourage more collaborative initiatives that integrate diverse perspectives and methodologies, including initiatives with researchers and clinicians from different geographic regions.
Thank you for welcoming me to this esteemed editorial team. I look forward to engaging with the vibrant community that PCMR represents and contributing to the journal's mission in a meaningful way.
期刊介绍:
Pigment Cell & Melanoma Researchpublishes manuscripts on all aspects of pigment cells including development, cell and molecular biology, genetics, diseases of pigment cells including melanoma. Papers that provide insights into the causes and progression of melanoma including the process of metastasis and invasion, proliferation, senescence, apoptosis or gene regulation are especially welcome, as are papers that use the melanocyte system to answer questions of general biological relevance. Papers that are purely descriptive or make only minor advances to our knowledge of pigment cells or melanoma in particular are not suitable for this journal. Keywords
Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research, cell biology, melatonin, biochemistry, chemistry, comparative biology, dermatology, developmental biology, genetics, hormones, intracellular signalling, melanoma, molecular biology, ocular and extracutaneous melanin, pharmacology, photobiology, physics, pigmentary disorders