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55Department of Applied BiologyUtilizing Agrobacterium tumefaciens, which carries out genetic engineering on its ownI am carrying out research on how to use A. tumefaciens, which has the ability to insert its own DNA into the chromosomes of plants, to develop DNA insertion methods for numerous crops; research to infect plants with A. tumefaciens to create useful substances; and research to alter A. tumefaciens through genetic engineering to give the bacterium new capabilities.Associate Professor Nogawa took his current position after working as an assistant professor at the Nagaoka University of Technology and as an assistant professor in the Faculty of Textile Science and Technology at Shinshu University. His principal areas of research are genetic engineering and applied microbiology focusing on plants and microorganisms.In addition to creating plants that do not need pesticides, we can create raw materials for industry and pharmaceuticals. Through the use of genetically modied plants, these substances will be created using only solar energy and CO2.Outlook for researchWhile many graduates are employed by food companies, others work at computer and chemical companies and as public ocials, for example as plant protection ocers.Outlook for students after graduationBranching in this mulberry tree has been increased from a state of apical dominance through the increase in expression of cytokinin due to genetic modication.A.tumefaciens is injected into a turnip.DNA from A. tumefaciens has caused this turnip to turn green.Masahiro NogawaAssociate ProfessorTransformantUntransformantDepartment of Applied BiologyMoving from understanding of functional biomolecules to their application, utilizing unused protein resources, and developing production technologiesI am carrying out research on proteins, a principle type of functional biomolecule. My lab uses molecular biology and genetic engineering technology to identify and improve useful proteins such as enzymes and to develop protein-manufacturing technologies.Associate Professor Nomura took his current position in 2008 after working at the Lion Corporation Research Center and as a research associate and assistant professor in the Faculty of Textile Science and Technology at Shinshu University. His principal area of research is the analysis of functional biomolecules using molecular biology and genetic engineering technology.The identication of new enzymes and their improvement through genetic engineering are expected to contribute to many domains, including food, medicine, and chemical synthesis. We are also attempting to develop technology for making the production of useful proteins possible through alteration of ribosomes and related factors at the molecular level.Outlook for researchMany graduates are employed as researchers in a variety of elds, including by food and pharmaceutical companies and chemical manufacturers that handle various materials.Outlook for students after graduationWe are attempting to apply more advanced functionality to proteins by modifying them through genetic engineering.A student conducts an experiment to rene protein. A target protein is being extracted from among the immense number of proteins that exist within living organisms.Takaomi NomuraAssociate Professor