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Tomoko Iwata is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow with over 20 years of experience in tumor biology and digital pathology. She obtained her PhD in Biochemistry from ETH-Zurich in 1996 and underwent postdoctoral training as a research fellow at NIH, USA, and worked as a Research Scientist at EMBL-Heidelberg and the Max-Planck Institute in Germany. Dr. Iwata is well-known for her work on in vivo models of FGFR3 gene mutations associated with genetic diseases and has pioneered the use of microarrays and circulating tumor DNA-based biomarkers. She has published 29 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 2 book chapters, acquired numerous grants, and has served as a principal investigator and industry engagement partner. Her current research interests focus on FGFR3 biology and improving immunotherapy response biomarkers through innovative techniques such as multiplex immunofluorescence (mIF), RNAScope, and digital pathology. Additionally, she contributes to the Innovate UK funded INCISE project, aimed at predicting polyp recurrence. Dr. Iwata is committed to enhancing education with a research-led ethos, having overseen numerous postgraduate research students and led initiatives to create inclusive learning environments. She has a strong record in teaching cancer biology and digital pathology for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
University of Glasgow • Glasgow
Teaching and research in tumor biology and digital pathology.