Our lab focuses on key research themes: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), viral infections, the microbiota, and molecular diagnostics. We also actively pursue emerging infectious disease topics, adopting a scientific approach when our clinical experience deems it necessary. These fields are critically important in modern medicine and offer significant potential to advance your career. 

　For our latest research achievements, please search "Yoshitomo Morinaga" on PubMed. Our environment is particularly well-suited for those with or aspiring to the following specializations: 

• Medical doctors looking to start research

• Clinical laboratory technologists

• Microbiologists with non-medical research experience seeking to apply it in the medical field

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Welcoming International Students
　We began accepting international students in 2023. If you're looking for a research environment with a diverse international atmosphere, we encourage you to consider our lab. While passion is crucial, it's not the sole criterion. We comprehensively assess compatibility with our lab, considering factors like productivity, cooperativeness, responsibility, dedication, and open-mindedness. We aim to welcome individuals with potential for growth who can invigorate our research group. Please contact us directly if you have any questions.

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Scholarships and Studying in Japan
　For those considering studying in Japan, the following scholarship programs and resources may be helpful:

• Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships

• Japan Student Service Organization 

• Study in Japan  

​​　There are only a few scholarship options available before arriving in Japan, and MEXT scholarships are highly competitive. If you come to Japan as a self-financed student, you'll have access to significantly more scholarship opportunities, and your chances of receiving one will be higher.

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Important Notes on MEXT Scholarship (University Recommendation) Applications

(For MEXT Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation), please refer to the guidance in your respective country.)

　The MEXT Scholarship (University Recommendation) involves a multi-step selection process: our lab's internal ranking, followed by university-wide selection, and finally, MEXT's selection. Our lab has internal guidelines for MEXT Scholarship (University Recommendation) applications to the University of Toyama. When there are multiple applicants, the following factors are considered. Please also understand that the burden on our lab staff for MEXT Scholarship (University Recommendation) applications is substantial.

• Those who wish to study here at their own expense even if they do not receive the MEXT scholarship.

• Those who have not previously applied for a MEXT Scholarship (University Recommendation) through our lab (unless explicitly invited by our lab to reapply).

• Those who are cooperative in communicating closely with staff. 

Additional Notes for Master's Degree Applicants

• Those who are considering continuing to our lab's doctoral program.

Additional Notes for Doctoral Degree Applicants

•  Those with publications of original articles (co-authorship on review articles will not be considered).

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Cases Where Applications Cannot Be Accepted (Regarding Applicants from the Same Country)
　In the following cases, we will not accept applicants from the same country for three years:

• Those who expressed a desire to study here at their own expense if they couldn't receive the MEXT scholarship, but did not actually proceed with self-financed study.

• Those whose academic records from their alma mater were disproportionately highly rated (e.g., if recommendation letters or transcripts were deemed excessively positive compared to actual achievements).

• Those who have seriously damaged our trust.

　However, these restrictions do not apply to recipients of MEXT scholarships (embassy recommendations) or other scholarships, or to those genuinely intending to study abroad at their own expense.

 

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