Dr. Itakura during the interview (Photo provided by CoSTEP)

An interview article featuring Yukari Itakura, Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at the IVReD has been published in IINE! HOKUDAI, the web magazine operated by the Communication in Science & Technology, Education and Research Program (CoSTEP) at Hokkaido University.

The article, titled “#62 From the School of Veterinary Medicine to Vaccine Research: Expanding Career Paths Through New Experiences / Yukari Itakura (Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, IVReD) [FIKA No.18]”, is part of the FIKA Role Model Interview Series, a collaborative initiative between CoSTEP and the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Hokkaido University.

In the interview, Dr. Itakura discussed her career journey from studying veterinary medicine to conducting vaccine research, as well as her current research activities and perspectives on scientific inquiry. The article also highlights her experiences balancing professional and personal responsibilities and shares her message to students and early-career researchers who aspire to pursue a career in research.

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