PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES KYUSHU UNIVERSITY

I am Bo Pang from Qingdao, a beautiful coastal city in China just like Fukuoka. Now, I am studying as a master's student in Prof. Takashi Ohshima's lab. As a foreigner, there are so many things I need to learn and adapt to. And Kyushu university gave me a chance to be a research student for one year to learn Japanese and enjoy life in Japan. The teachers and students in our lab are very friendly and give me a lot of help. The research topic I am focusing on is about the development of practical and meaningful organic chemistry reactions. And I hope I can achieve a Ph.D. degree in this lab. Japan is one of the most advanced countries, where so many young scientifi c researchers are eager to study. And I also like Japanese animates like One Piece, that's why I chose Japan to continue my studies. Additionally, it's important for us as a foreign student to make a balance between research and life during our stay in Japan. Please try to enjoy science as well as daily life. I actively attend every single party or activity held by our group. The past almost two years are really enjoyable and fruitful. I will keep working hard and treasure every moment, and I'm looking forward to spending the rest time with all of the members in our lab.

Hello everyone, my name is Xincheng Lin, and I come from Fujian in southeast China. I’m currently conducting research on covalent drug discovery in Prof. Akio Ojida’s lab at the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences as a Ph.D. student. Driven by my passion for research and my desire to explore different parts of the world, I started my life in Fukuoka and continued my research in medicinal chemistry at Kyushu University. Starting a new life in an unfamiliar environment abroad made me feel anxious at fi rst, but the well-structured support system and the friendly help from everyone have made the transition completely smooth for me. Fukuoka is a very livable seaside city. The favorable climate and the variety of activities available here make me satisfi ed. There are many outstanding research groups with state-of-theart technology at the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the wellequipped facilities provide great support for my studies. I welcome you to join us and look forward to meeting you.

Hello everyone, my name is Di Wu. I’m from Urumqi, a city in northwestern of China. I have loved Japanese anime and culture since I was a child, so it has always been my dream to study in Japan. In 2022, I had the honor to study in Prof. Nishida’s lab as a research student. For me, coming to Japan for the fi rst time, the initial fear was that I could not adapt to life in Japan. But I was overthinking. The one-year research student life made me fall in love with Fukuoka, and with the help and care from staff and classmates, I soon got used to the life in Japan. After the discussion with Professor Nishida, my research project was the infl uence of protein complex formation on muscle, and then, my master’s degree started. My scientifi c research was not smooth sailing, but the patient guidance and enthusiastic help of Professor Nishida and staff gave me the confi dence to solve the diffi culties. During my study and life in Kyushu University, I have communicated with staff and students from different countries, I learn about the culture of their countries and broaden my horizons. At the same time, I have maintained my curiosity for unknown things, constantly pursued knowledge, and exercised perseverance and patience in my research. Pharmaceutical research in Japan has a wide infl uence in both academia and industry, and the life in Kyushu University School of Pharmacy will certainly be a valuable experience in my life. If you also want to be an outstanding researcher and enjoy the life in Japan, I thought Kyushu University is the perfect choice.