Welcome to the Laohavisit Lab
We are the Laohavisit Lab at the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules, which is part of Nagoya University. The institute is based in the Higashiyama Campus.
Our lab uses a multi-disciplinary approach to understand how plants sense, respond and communicate, within cells or between plants, to various stimuli. We collaborate with various groups from Japan and abroad.
We also work extensively with the chemists within the institute to develop sustainable chemicals for better plant productivity.
Join Our lab
We welcome new prospective students/Postdocs. Our lab aims to contribute to research and education, as well as personal development
Research
We are curisority driven researchers and we maintain our research ethics to the highest level
Education & Training
For new member, we and the institute will provide ample of opportunities for learning and training
Communication
Our lab uses both English and Japanese for communication. We welcome anyone from Japan or abroad!
Life Outside the lab
Nagoya has plenty of spots for you to take a breather. Our colleagues also hold regular social events for newcomers
Our Research
Our lab aim is to better understand plant signalling systems and exploit this system for a more sustainable agriculture. We aim to identify novel plant signalling components in response to various chemical stimuli
Plant Quinone Biology
Knowledge on the role of quinones in plants has been limited. Recently, we identified a receptor-like kinase in plants that perceives quinone, and will use this as a starting point for further investigation.
Quinone Biosynthesis
Although plants produce a wide range of quinone, how secondary quinone compounds are produced remain unclear. We aim to identify new quinone compounds in plants and define their biosynthetic route.
Visualizing Quinone
We aim to visualize quinone dynamics in vivo through small molecules chemistry and rationally design probes with collaboration from other groups within the institute.
Exploring plant-chemical signalling
Plants sense and respond to a broad range of stimuli. We aim to identify new sensing components using genetic screens, chemical screens, and synthetic biology.