Prof. Dr. Kuniyasu Soda

Education background including institution information and year of graduation: Graduated from Jichi Medical University in 1980. M.D. (1980) and Ph.D. (1994) Work experience: 33 years of research experience at Saitama Medical Center. Based on the close relationship between the anti-inflammatory effects of polyamines and the regulation of gene methylation, my research group and I were the first to report that a diet high in polyamines prevents age-related diseases and extends the lifespan of mice. We are investigating the mechanism of inhibition of age-related diseases provided by polyamine. Current and previous research interests; The role of polyamine on life span, and its mechanism.