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Here we analyze the force applied to the jawbone while a subject clenches his teeth while in the presence of a dentist. The results will be used for treating cavities and developing orthodontics.My lab developed a system to show only those bones that move in order to diagnose a disease called temporomandibular arthrosis.While the regenerated caudal n of a medaka sh looks the same as the amputated n, the length of its segments and the point of bifurcation are not the same as before.Regeneration of the caudal n in a medaka sh is shown immediately (top) and 24 hours after (bottom) amputation.New bones are growing at the end of the remaining bones, shown here four days (top) and ve days (bottom) after amputation.BioengineeringBioengineeringKen KimuraProfessorMichihiko KosekiAssociate ProfessorExplaining the mechanism that determines the shape and size of living thingsDivision of Mechanical Engineering and RoboticsNewts and salamanders are able to regenerate lost limbs. While humans cannot regenerate their arms or legs, the liver can regenerate to its original size if a portion is removed. At my lab, we are studying the mechanism by which the size and length of regenerated organs are determined using a fish fin regeneration model.Professor Kimura took his current position in 2014 after working in the Faculty of Textile Science and Technology at Shinshu University as an assistant professor and associate professor. While his principal areas of research were originally reproductive biology and the developmental biology of mammals, he currently shifting his focus to vertebrates other than mammals.Students with an interest in machines and robots learn from the results of biological science, which exposes them to the fascinating nature of living things, and as a result they can be expected to utilize that experience in research and development.Outlook for researchMany graduates pursue careers in the food and pharmaceutical industries, while others work in the medical domain or as public servants.Outlook for students after graduationExamining the mysteries of form in living tissueDivision of Mechanical Engineering and RoboticsI use an X-ray CT scanner like those used at hospitals to model the form of patients’ bones and a computer to analyze how those bones move in the body and what types of forces are applied.Associate Professor Koseki took his current position in 2009 after working for Fujitsu Limited and as a specialist assistant professor in machine control systems at the Tokyo Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering. He carries out research to improve the performance of medical imaging and measurement equipment.My goal is to help usher in a future that is easy on both doctors and patients by developing methods for preventing strain on bones and fostering a deep understanding of symptoms on the part of doctors and patients through computer simulation.Outlook for researchBecause we are using information engineering to consider approaches to mechanical engineering for studying living organisms, our students enjoy their choice of a diverse range of career paths after graduation.Outlook for students after graduation26

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