Welcome to the Complex Molecular Systems Laboratory!

Our laboratory was newly established in April 2015. We focus on complex biological systems that involve the interplay of a variety of molecules. Concerted actions by molecules of different types can lead to an emergent biological function that individual molecules cannot achieve by themselves. Such complex molecular networks support sophisticated biological systems. The research activities of our laboratory focus on spontaneous aggregation and segregation of proteins, the key molecules in many biological processes. We investigate the dynamic properties of protein interaction networks to identify drug targets and develop new protein-derived materials.