{"id":7747,"date":"2026-06-22T15:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T06:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.infront.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/?page_id=7747"},"modified":"2026-06-23T16:43:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T07:43:59","slug":"labo10","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.infront.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/laboratory\/labo10\/","title":{"rendered":"LAB. OF Viral Molecular Pathogenesis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pagehead\">\n<h2>LABORATORY<span>About our laboratory<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"pankuzu\"><a href=\"..\/..\/\">HOME<\/a> &gt; <a href=\"..\/\">Faculty<\/a> &gt; LAB. OF Viral Molecular Pathogenesis<\/div>\n<p><main id=\"main\" class=\"laboratory\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"contents no-photo\">\n<div class=\"department\">\n<p class=\"field\"><span>DEPARTMENT OF VIRUS RESEARCH<\/span>LAB. OF Viral Molecular Pathogenesis<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"web-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vmp.infront.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/img\/laboratory\/i_web.svg\" alt=\"Website\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<h3 class=\"tit\"> MESSAGE FROM THE LAB <\/h3>\n<p>We study DNA viruses and seek to bridge molecular mechanisms with organismal biology to advance our understanding and control of viral infectious diseases. However, our ultimate interest extends beyond the viruses themselves. Through investigating virus\u2013host interactions, we aim to uncover fundamental principles of life science.Training the next generation of life scientists is also an important mission of our laboratory. We welcome students who are eager to explore the mysteries of life and pursue new discoveries. No prior background in virology or biology is required. If you are interested in our research, please feel free to contact us.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"member\">\n<div class=\"contents\">\n<div class=\"professer\" style=\"border-bottom:none\">\n<div class=\"photo-p\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/img\/laboratory\/labo10\/prof.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"identity\">\n<p><span class=\"position\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"name\">Akihisa Kato<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"msg-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vmp.infront.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/img\/laboratory\/i_web.svg\" alt=\"Website\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"m&#97;&#105;&#108;t&#111;&#58;&#97;&#107;&#105;h&#105;&#115;&#97;&#107;&#64;&#105;&#110;&#102;&#114;&#111;&#110;t&#46;&#107;&#121;&#111;t&#111;&#45;&#117;&#46;&#97;&#99;&#46;jp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/img\/laboratory\/i_ms.svg\" alt=\"Mail\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"research\">\n<h3 class=\"tit\">RESEARCH<\/h3>\n<div class=\"contents\">\n<div class=\"field\">\n<h4>Laboratory of Viral Molecular Pathogenesis<\/h4>\n<p>We study large DNA viruses, including herpes simplex virus and cytomegalovirus, to better understand both infectious diseases and fundamental biological processes. Viruses are not only pathogens but also a \u201cmirror of life\u201d that reflects hidden biological rules awaiting discovery. By elucidating the molecular interplay between viruses and their hosts, we seek to uncover fundamental principles of life that have yet to appear in textbooks and to translate these discoveries into novel therapeutic strategies.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-field\">\n<div class=\"field\">\n<div class=\"with-photo\">\n<p class=\"txt\">Our research is guided by a simple idea: understanding viruses helps us understand life. One of our goals is to uncover how DNA viruses, such as herpesviruses, exploit cellular machinery, evade immune defenses, and persist within their hosts. Insights from these studies may contribute to the development of new antiviral strategies. At the same time, we use viruses as powerful tools for discovery. By studying how viruses interact with cells, we seek to identify previously unknown genes, cellular functions, and even fundamental biological principles that remain hidden from current textbooks. We believe that virology not only advances our understanding of infectious diseases but also provides a unique window into the fundamental mechanisms of life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/assets\/img\/laboratory\/labo10\/img01en.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<br \/>\n<\/main><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LABORATORYAbout our laboratory HOME &gt; Faculty &gt; LAB. OF Viral Molecular Pathogenesis DEPARTMENT OF VIRUS RESEARCHLAB. OF Viral Molecular Pathogenesis MESSAGE FROM THE LAB We study DNA viruses and seek to bridge molecular mechanisms with organismal biology to advance our understanding and control of viral infectious diseases. 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