News & Information
- Accepted: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & MetabolismA collaborative research paper with the Ogawa Lab, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, has been accepted by The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Inflammatory Markers Link Steroid Profiles to Bone Status in Patients with Autonomous Cortisol Secretion.Kitamura Y, Yokomoto-Umakoshi M, Nakano Y, Nakatani K, Umakoshi H, Nakao H, Kaneko H, Iwahashi N,… Read more: Accepted: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
- ASMS2026The following presentation was given at ASMS (American Society for Mass Spectrometry) 2026, held in San Diego, USA from May 31st to June 4th, 2026: Keisuke Nakata, Assistant Professor: Analytical strategies for the preservation and quantification of reduced folates: A systematic evaluation using high-resolution tandem mass spectrometry.
Welcome to the Bamba Laboratory!
The Bamba Laboratory conducts research in "metabolomics."
Our mission is to continuously develop cutting-edge analytical techniques. The laboratory implements thorough on-the-job training to cultivate talent, ultimately aiming to produce individuals who can excel globally as professionals in analytical chemistry.
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Introduction
Genomic information is translated into proteins through the transcription process. These translated enzyme proteins then synthesize metabolites necessary for life systems. The totality of metabolites is called the "metabolome," and the technology and science of analyzing the metabolome is called "metabolomics." Our laboratory is engaged in the development of technologies for metabolome analysis and applied research in metabolomics.
Metabolome analysis comprehensively captures the chemical changes of small molecule compounds synthesized by enzyme proteins, and is the highest-resolution phenotypic analysis method most closely related to genomic information. In other words, as a result of complex and continuous changes caused by genes, or external factors such as drugs and the environment, the metabolome is a useful indicator that can be used as a molecular phenotype of life activity.
The Bamba Laboratory is developing highly sensitive and quantitative metabolome analysis techniques using chromatography and mass spectrometry to accurately observe intracellular metabolic information. Furthermore, we are conducting a wide range of research, from basic to applied, on the relationship between disease and metabolism using these developed analytical methods, and aiming for integrated analysis with other omics disciplines. For more details on our research, please see RESEARCH.