Shuta Itami

 

Hi, I’m Shuta Itami, a third-year student at the University of Tokyo. I study biochemistry in the Faculty of Engineering and hope to become a researcher in the future. Next year, I will join a lab that studies RNA modification, and I am really excited to start my research.

I want to improve my English to talk with lab members, give presentations, and write papers. I also hope to speak English confidently in daily life. I want to continue to a PhD program and then do research at a graduate school overseas.

While I’m in New Zealand, I would love to make friends with both local people and other Japanese students. Before returning home, I hope to see penguins and a rugby match. If anyone is interested, I would be happy to go together.

 I’m looking forward to learning with you!

Comments

  1. NozomiFebruary 25, 2026 at 11:16 PM

    I'm interested in biochemistry too, because I'm studying pharmacy. Please tell me about your research someday!!

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    1. Shuta ITAMIFebruary 26, 2026 at 6:11 PM

      Thank you! I'm happy to hear you major in pharmacy.
      Year, let's talk about our research someday!

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  2. KazukiFebruary 26, 2026 at 1:17 AM

    I’m looking forward to the rugby game!!

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    1. Shuta ITAMIFebruary 26, 2026 at 6:15 PM

      I have Ticapo Trip in March 7-8, so the only weekend I have free is 14th-15th.

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  3. AsumiFebruary 26, 2026 at 1:33 AM

    Do you know the rules well? I’m interested in watching a game too, but I don’t know much about the rules.

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    1. Shuta ITAMIFebruary 26, 2026 at 6:22 PM

      I have only played rugby in high school classes, I don't really know much beyond that.

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  4. David WoodfieldFebruary 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM

    The very best with your plans, Shuta. Hopefully you'll be able to discover something through your research that can be of benefit to humankind. David :-)

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    1. Shuta ITAMIFebruary 26, 2026 at 6:23 PM

      that's my goal, I hope I can do good researches.

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  5. ryotaFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:38 PM

    What made you interested in RNA modification?

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    1. Shuta ITAMIFebruary 26, 2026 at 6:25 PM

      I'm interested in the central dogma and DNA, this is the reason I chose that lab.

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