Yusho Ishii
Post-Doctoral Fellow – Rheumatology
What is your professional background?
I am a rheumatologist and saw autoimmune patients in Japan. In my PhD course, I researched the effect of methionine metabolism on epigenetics in B cell activation. Then I studied abroad to improve the treatment of autoimmune disease patients.
Which division do you work in? Who is your mentor?
I am working in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Rheumatology. My mentor is Professor Inaki Sanz.
Briefly describe your research. Why is it important?
My current research focuses on the study of lupus-specific immunological, transcriptional, and epigenetic characteristics. The specific feature can be a novel therapeutic target or diagnostic or disease activity evaluating marker.
What do you like most about Emory?
I have a lot of chances to meet and communicate with various people and learn what they think and study.
What is your favorite movie or TV show?
I watch Japanese drama and anime, but I recently enjoyed Top Gun.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I play tennis at the Emory campus tennis courts.
What is a fun fact about you?
I started having an interest in Japan after I came to the U.S.
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