2025 Welcome Aboard！

The entrance ceremony was held at GSMS, Kumamoto University on October 1st. Two doctoral students enrolled in the Ueno Laboratory.

First, IBRAHIM Pendo Mussa spoke about her enthusiasm and aspirations for her research in Japan.She graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at KCMC University and spent several years in clinical practice before returning to clinical research at MUHAS to continue her research in HIV and cancer.

I am grateful for the opportunity to be a PhD student at Kumamoto University. I sincerely thank Professor Takamasa Ueno for his trust and support in welcoming me to join the Ueno Lab team. With my passion for immunological responses to viral infections, I look forward to contributing to this lab's ongoing work while growing both academically and personally in this incredible environment.

Next is Siriya Saitoti Timoth. He is also from Tanzania and graduated from the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology. He is currently working as a researcher at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. He enrolled in the university to obtain his PhD and further refine his research.

I am excited to join this advanced research facility, where the complexities of infectious agents are explored in depth. I am grateful to my academic supervisor, Prof. Motozono, for welcoming me into his research group. I look forward to collaborating with fellow lab members to advance research on cellular immunity and contribute to curative solutions for HIV, cancer, and other complex diseases.