On Sunday, July 18, we the fifth SSH students, who are “germinated brown rice team,” visited a laboratory of Dr. Moeka ISHIDA, who is assistant professor of Graduate School of Agriculture at Ehime University and our graduate of the second period SSH.
   Dr. ISHIDA belongs to the field of animal cell engineering education, which specializes in bio-engineering, and studies the functionary of food not only for animal cells but also for ones in experimental animals and human beings.  We have been conducting task research and receiving experimental guidance from members of Dr. ISHIDA’s laboratory.
   In order to avoid COVID－19, we had been taught online, but this time we were very glad to actually visit her laboratory.
   When I first visited there, I was surprised to find many research posters was on the wall in front of the laboratory.  And I was also moved to learn once again that many foods are being studied for their functionary.  Afterwards, we did conduct a protein quantification experiment after hearing the explanation of the results.  I really appreciated their sparing a lot of time to teach us despite their busy schedule.  Especially Dr. ISHIDA showed us cell culture experiments.  I could full-scale experiment up close and I almost forget the time went by.

   I thought it was a very valuable experience to be able to receive research guidance from our graduates.  I really envy SSH students because I am in the general course.
( 205 Karin MATSUOKA )