This translation checker holds a PhD in Medical Sciences and has exhaustive experience in preparing and translating scientific documents, journal articles, book chapters, and patent applications. She has published numerous articles in many renowned journals, and is a member of many distinguished associations.

Biomedical, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Human Nutrition, Food Science, Dietetics

Country

USA

Years of experience

13+

Education and Training

PhD in Medical Sciences, Nagoya University, Japan -
MSc in Nutrition, Tokushima University, Japan
BSc in Life Studies (Food and Nutrition), Sugiyama Jogakuen University, Japan
Certification in Didactic program in Dietetics course requirements, Lowa State University, USA

Work experience

Faculty (guest lecturer), Des Moines University, USA
Consultant, Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa, USA
Researcher, Indiana University School of Medicine, USA
Assistant Professor, Sugiyama Jogakuen University, Japan

Research and Publication

Publications:
The translator has published articles on the following topics:
Suppression of glycogen consumption by dietary branched-chain amino acids during acute exercise in rats
Exercise prevents maturation-induced reductions in insulin receptor substrate-1 and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase levels in rat skeletal muscles
Alpha ketoisocaproate catabolism in liver tissue of humans and rats
mRNA abundance for pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase isoenzymes in brain regions of young and old rats
Binding of BCODH kinase regulates the activity of the branched-chain 2-oxo acid dehydrogenase (BCODH) complex
Exercise activates branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase complex
Exercise modifies activity and enzyme expression of the hepatic branched-chain alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase complex in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
Mechanisms involved in clofibric acid stimulation of branched-chain amino acid catabolism
Cumulative effects of flax and sesame seeds on vitamin E and cholesterol levels in rats
Control of branched-chain amino acid catabolism in female rats by estrogen
Growth impairments and neurological abnormalities in branched-chain alpha keto acid dehydrogenase kinase-deficient mice
Profiling of gene expression in mice with genetically modified muscle glycogen content

Reviewed:
Articles on regulation of branched-chain amino acid catabolism
Articles on overview of the molecular and biochemical basis of branched-chain amino acid catabolism
Articles on branched-chain amino acid catabolism in exercise and liver disease

Awards and Affiliations

Membership:
American Dietetic Association, USA
Iowa Dietetic Association, USA
Japanese Society of Nutrition and Food Science, Japan
Japanese Biochemical Society, Japan
Vitamin Society, Japan
Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry, Japan
Japan Society of Home Economics, Japan

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