September 12, 2025
The 52nd TI-FRIS Hub Meeting / 68th FRIS Hub Meeting (Hybrid event)
TI-FRIS Hub Meetings are held once a month at Tohoku University to foster researchers who understand and can utilize the importance of interdisciplinary research across disciplines and institutions.
Common sense and way of thinking cannot be expected among researchers in different fields. The audience is encouraged to ask questions during the presentation to discuss and deepen their understanding. Please participate actively.
・Date & Time: Every Friday of the month except August (16:00-17:00)
・Target Audience: TI-FRIS Fellows, researchers and students from TI-FRIS participating institutions
The 52nd TI-FRIS Hub Meeting (jointly held with the 68th FRIS Hub Meeting)
Date and Time ：
Friday, September 26, 2025, 16:00 to 17:00
Event Format：
Hybrid (Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences Seminar room and Online)
*Depending on the status of the new coronavirus infection, it may be necessary to take measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Please note that there may be changes to online-only sessions, etc. Thank you for your understanding.
*The following persons are eligible to participate
1. Hub Meeting members
Participants targeted for presentation and archived viewing
- FRIS faculty members
- TI-FRIS Fellows
2. Observers
The following participants interested in the Hub Meeting (may also participate in questions and discussions)
The following participants interested in the Hub Meeting (may also participate in questions and discussions)
- Tohoku University DIARE Students
- Staff and students of Tohoku University
- Staff and students of TI-FRIS participating universities
- TI-FRIS officials (committee members, etc.)
- Fellows of “Strategic Professional Development Program for Young Researchers”
- Those approved by the Director of FRIS / TI-FRIS Program Manager
Presenter：
Assis. Prof., Lam Pui Ying（Akita Univertsity/Life and Environments/TI-FRIS Fellow）
Presentation Title：
Plant specialized metabolism and biotechnology
Abstract：
Plants produce a diverse array of specialized metabolites, including flavonoids and lignin, which are crucial for plant physiology and beneficial to human activities. Flavonoids are health beneficial when consumed, whereas lignin is a key component of plant lignocellulosic biomass used for the sustainable production of fuels, chemicals, and materials in biorefineries, which can contribute to reducing the reliance on fossil resources. To better utilize plants for various applications, understanding the biosynthesis and physiological roles of these metabolites is essential. In this seminar, I will give a brief introduction to plant science, specialized metabolism, and biotechnology. I will also introduce my research on biosynthesis and bioengineering of flavonoids and lignin.
