Biomolecular Characterization Unit
To resolve the mystery of biological phenomena, we examine the protein structure
Unit Leader
Naoshi Dohmae Ph.D.

- 1993
- D.Sci., Saitama University
- 1993
- Technical Scientist, Division of Biomolecular Characterization, RIKEN
- 2003
- Team Leader, Biomolecular Characterization Team
- 2006
- Visiting Associate Professor, Saitama University
- 2007
- Sub-team Leader, Sub-team for Nano Protein Science, RIKEN
- 2008
- Team Head, Biomolecular Characterization Team, RIKEN
- 2015
- Unit Leader, Technology Platform Division Biomolecular Characterization Unit, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (-current)
- 2019
- Visiting Professor, Saitama University (-current)
- 2020
- Deputy Division Director, Technology Platform Division, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (-current)
Main Research Fields : | Biology |
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Related Research Fields : | Environmental Science / Chemistry / Biological Sciences / Agricultural Sciences / Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy |
Keywords : | Post-translational modofocations / Proteomics / Mass spectrometry / Epigenomics / Structural characterization |
Strategic Program : | Advanced Research and Technology Platforms ![]() |

Outline
Our unit provides high quality structural characterization methods to the field of biological science, aiming to further understand the mechanism and action of biological molecules. We manage specialized and technical instruments including protein chemical analyses, mass spectrometry. Our challenge to research, develop and fine-tune novel characterization methods for biological molecules, is an endless yet rewarding process.Subjects
- Development and application of analytical methods for structural details on biological molecules
- Development of quantitative analysis of biomolecules
- Identification and characterization of RNA by mass spectrometry
CONTACT
dohmae [at] riken.jp