Doctorate and Tea Sciense Center, Japan
Dr. Keiko Unno is a renowned researcher in the field of pharmaceutical sciences with a particular focus on brain health and the impact of dietary compounds. With an educational background from Shizuoka College of Pharmacy and the University of Shizuoka, she has dedicated her career to exploring the beneficial effects of green tea and other compounds on brain function and aging. Her extensive research includes studying the impact of green tea on brain aging, the potential of dietary DNA to reduce stress, and the role of coffee polyphenols in preventing oxidative damage. Dr. Unno has been recognized for her contributions with several prestigious awards, including the Society of Tea Science Young Researcher’s Award and the World Green Tea Association’s O-CHA Pioneer Award. Currently, she serves as a Visiting Associate Professor at the Tea Science Center, University of Shizuoka, continuing her impactful research.
Dr. Keiko Unno obtained her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Shizuoka College of Pharmacy in 1976. She continued her academic journey and earned a Ph.D. from the University of Shizuoka in 1994, where her research focused on areas pertinent to pharmaceutical sciences.
Dr. Unno began her career as a Research Associate at Shizuoka College of Pharmacy in 1976, where she worked until 1987. Following this, she joined the University of Shizuoka’s School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, where she held various positions including Research Associate, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor from 1987 to 2019. In 2019, she transitioned to her current role as a Visiting Associate Professor at the Tea Science Center, University of Shizuoka. Her professional trajectory highlights her extensive experience in pharmaceutical sciences and her specialization in the effects of tea and related compounds on health.
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Dr. Unno’s contributions to her field are marked by a dedication to advancing knowledge through rigorous research and a focus on the practical applications of her findings. Her continued work promises to provide valuable insights into the complex interactions between diet, stress, and brain health.
Publications Top Notes
- “Stress Reduction Potential in Mice Ingesting DNA from Salmon Milt”
- “Enokitake Mushroom and Its Active Component, Adenosine, Which Restores Testosterone Production in Impaired and Fatigued Mouse Models”
- “Mouse Models with SGLT2 Mutations: Toward Understanding the Role of SGLT2 beyond Glucose Reabsorption”
- Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Publication Date: March 27, 2023
- DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076278
- “Theanine, a Tea-Leaf-Specific Amino Acid, Alleviates Stress through Modulation of Npas4 Expression in Group-Housed Older Mice”
- Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Publication Date: February 16, 2023
- DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043983
- “Effects of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate on Matrix Metalloproteinases in Terms of Its Anticancer Activity”