OIST Podcast

OIST COI-NEXT Symposium 2023, reported by the OIST Podcaster-in-Residence  Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) has been selected by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) as a recipient of the "COI-NEXT" program in 2022, which aims to realize a sustainable society based on mind, body, and natural environment, and will establish the "Global Bioconvergence Innovation Center" in 2023.   One year after its establishment, how has the Center's project developed and how will it develop in the future?   On February 20, 2024, the Center's annual symposium "Cutting-Edge Science for Social Implementation" was held. Many stakeholders gathered to share the current status of the Center's projects and confirm the future direction of the Center's activities.  This time on the OIST Podcast, DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster-in-Residence reports on the event.  In this episode, you can listen to:  Opening remarks by Prof. Nicholas Luscombe   Special remarks, “Expectation to COI-NEXT Program at OIST” by Mr. Ichiro Ikeda, Director, University-industry Collaboration and Regional R&D Division, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)  Plenary Lecture by Prof. Fumihiro Haga, The University of the Ryukyus (Deputy Project Leader of COI-NEXT.  Learn more about the OIST COI-NEXT Program: https://bioconvergence.jp/en/  About the COI-NEXT Symposium 2023: https://groups.oist.jp/bioconvergence/fy-2023-coi-next-annual-symposium 

This is third podcast episode where DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster in Residence, checks out OIST's Visiting Program (TSVP). In this documentary, you will experience a day in the life of visiting researchers on the OIST campus. In the TSVP office area, we will meet the people who are running the program and hear from visitors about their research. Experience what it is like to be a part of the Visiting Program. Check out the TSVP’s website: https://groups.oist.jp/tsvp.

In this latest episode of OIST’s podcast featuring researchers from the OIST Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation, a center dedicated to promoting mental, physical, and environmental health based on the “One World, One Health” approach, OIST Podcaster in Residence, DJ Nick Luscombe spoke with Prof. Kenji Doya, leader of the Neural Computation Unit. Prof. Doya and his team work to understand how a healthy mind works by combining artificial intelligence and biological models.

DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster in Residence, checks out OIST's Visiting Program, TSVP. In this episode, he introduces the Thematic Programs that started last year as part of the TSVP. He talks to Dr. Samuel Ross, OIST researcher who is scientific coordinator for the Thematic Program on "The Future of Response Diversity and Ecosystem Stability" in March 2024 and Dr. Harini Desiraju from the University of Sydney, who was one of the coordinators of the first Thematic Program "Exact Asymptotics: From Fluid Dynamics to Quantum Geometry", which took place from August 1 to October 28, 2023. Last but not least he interviews Prof. Nic Shannon of the OIST Theory of Quantum Matter unit, who was one of the founders of the Visiting Program at OIST. Check out the TSVP’s website: https://groups.oist.jp/ja/tsvp  And its Thematic Programs: https://groups.oist.jp/tsvp/thematic-programs 

Embark on a journey into the future of healthcare with the fifth OIST podcast episode on the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation. DJ Nick Luscombe dives deep into groundbreaking research with Profs. Amy Shen and Keiko Kono, who are reshaping healthcare through microfluidic devices and anti-senescence supplements. From disease detection to food security, their work blurs the lines between science fiction and reality. Explore how the Center fosters collaboration across scientific fields to tackle global challenges. Prof. Shen discusses lab-on-a-chip devices for medical research, while Prof. Kono unveils insights into cell aging and potential anti-senescence solutions. Tune in now to unlock the secrets of tomorrow's healthcare. For more information on the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation’s goals and projects, see here.

In the latest episode of OIST’s Global Bioconvergence Center podcast series, DJ Nick Luscombe speaks to the team managing the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) about the highlights and challenges of pursuing the new center’s long-term objectives. The core team ensures the smooth running of the center which allows exciting scientific collaborations to unfold. They’re on a quest to create a sustainable society founded on mental, physical, and environmental health. For more information on the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation’s goals and projects, see here.

In this episode of the OIST Podcast, we introduce listeners to the latest episode of New Ratio, a podcast by OIST Podcaster in Residence DJ Nick Luscombe. In this interview and performance recorded at OIST in August of 2023, Okinawan musician ARAGAKI Mutsumi demonstrates how she combines Okinawan sanshin and traditional singing with environmental recordings and electronica to produce soundscapes that are based in tradition but also firmly avante-garde. A video of the musical performance can be found on the OIST Youtube channel.  More about DJ Nick Luscombe at https://www.mscty.space/ . Find ARAGAKI's interview on the New Ratio podcast site. Learn more about ARAGAKI Mutsumi at https://www.aragakimutsumi.com/ . Watch a video of ARAGAKI Mutsumi in the OIST studio.

In this second episode of the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation podcast series, DJ Nick Luscombe discusses coral reef research at OIST with Prof. Nori Satoh and Prof. Timothy Ravasi. From field trips to exotic places, to the valuable support of local Okinawans, it’s a fascinating journey!     Get more information at the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation website.

In the latest episode of our Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation podcast series, DJ Nick Luscombe speaks with researchers from the OKEON Churamori Project, who use genomics, machine learning and acoustic monitoring to gain new insights into ecosystem health.  More information at the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation website.

Delve into the first episode of a six-part series on the innovative research conducted at the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation. DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster in Residence, talks to Prof. Tom Froese, leader of the Embodied Cognitive Science Unit at OIST. They discuss the center’s research on mental health and what mental well-being means today. Check out the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation’s website: https://bioconvergence.jp/en/   

DJ Nick Luscombe, OIST Podcaster in Residence, checks out OIST's Theoretical Sciences Visiting Program (TSVP). In this episode, he talks to Dr. Jonas Fischer, TSVP Academic Coordinator, and Prof. Simone Pigolotti to learn more about the program. He also interviews the guest researchers visiting OIST as part of the program and asks them about their experiences at OIST. Check out the TSVP’s website: https://groups.oist.jp/tsvp

This episode, Lucy speaks to Prof. Paola Laurino about her research looking at the structure, function, and evolution of enzymes, a group of proteins that facilitates vital chemical reactions for living organisms.