The center conducts the identification and mo-lecular studies of human genes associated with viral pathogenicity and genomics research on pathogenic viruses and bacteria in humans.

LABORATORY OF MOLECULAR GENETICS

The laboratory conducts the molecular studies of human genes and their products that are associated with viral infection, propagation, toxicity, and oncogenicity. The research is focused on basic biology of human papillomavirus (HPV) and its pathogenicity. The laboratory is responsible for national testing of HPV vaccines and also engaged in the development of new HPV vaccines.

LABORATORY OF VIRAL GENOMICS

The laboratory conducts genomics and proteomics research on pathogenic viruses. The data are used for the construction of “Database of Pathogen Genomes” for viral nucleotide sequences, viral protein structure and function, and the other information pertinent to the diagnosis and treatment. Appropriate part of the database will be open to the public.

LABORATORY OF BACTERIAL GENOMICS

The laboratory conducts genomics and proteomics research on pathogenic bacteria. The data are used for the construction of “Database of Pathogen Genomes” for bacterial nucleotide sequences, bacterial protein structure and function, drug-resistance, antigenicity, and the other information pertinent to the diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment. Appropriate part of the database will be open to the public.

LABORATORY OF PATHOGEN GENOMIC DATA SCIENCE

The laboratory conducts research on human pathogenic genome data using data science technology. The genomic data are integrated with metadata (geographical information, etc.) to evaluate the degree of impact, and to support for field epidemiological and infection dynamics studies.