Prof. Dr. Susumu Uchiyama

Prof. Dr. Susumu Uchiyama is a biophysical chemist with over 25 years of experience. Since 2017, he has been a professor of biotechnology at the Osaka University in Japan. He focuses on studying solution biophysics of proteins, protein complexes and protein-nucleic acids complexes using various methods, including analytical ultracentrifugation, mass spectrometry (mainly native MS and HDX-MS) and calorimetry. Prof. Uchiyama also remodeled analytical instruments, such as laser optics for the Beckman Model-E analytical ultracentrifuge and digital data acquisition system for the DASM-4 calorimeter. He has also participated in the development of several instrument prototypes.

In 2005, Prof. Uchiyama stayed for one year at Prof. Carol Robinson’s laboratory at Cambridge University, where he focused on native mass spectrometry. He launched U-Medico Inc. in 2006 and has provided analytical services for pharmaceutical companies since 2008. His research interest includes an energetic understanding of immune-related proteins and formulation development of therapeutic proteins and gene therapy products. His research scope also consists of a container closure system for biopharmaceuticals with better quality and more safety. In recent years, Prof. Uchiyama has led a national project in Japan to develop characterization and quality control of virus vectors for gene therapy. He has published over 250 peer-reviewed papers and reviews and edited a book of Analytical Ultracentrifugation from Springer. He serves on the Editorial Advisory Boards for the Journal of Biochemistry and Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences.