EBM Interview: Taishi Yokoi

Here is the interview we did with him

1. Could you briefly introduce your current research field?

My research field is ceramic biomaterials. We are conducting a wide range of bioceramics research, including artificial bones, materials that realize theranostics, and bioresponsive materials.

2. What obstacles or difficulties have you encountered in your research work? How did you overcome these difficulties?

There are many difficulties to advancing research. In our case, the difficulties are technical. There are many phenomena that cannot be explained even with the most advanced technology.

One way to overcome these difficulties would be to enlist the help of collaborators.I am an experimental researcher, but I am working in collaboration with researchers who specialize in computational chemistry to clarify things that cannot be understood experimentally.

3. What attracted you to join the BAM editorial Board team?

This is pure coincidence. It is truly fate!

4. What are your expectations for the future development of Bioactive Materials and its promotion of related fields?

I am conducting research in Japan, where the population is aging rapidly and there are high expectations for new biomaterials. I hope that "Bioactive Materials" will function as a medium for disseminating cutting-edge biomaterials to the world.

5. What is your greatest hobby outside of scientific work?

Moderate workouts and walks

6. How do you balance scientific research work and personal life?

One thing I do to maintain a work-life balance is to set a time to leave work, so that I can spend time with my family.

7. What do you think is the most important quality for researchers?

I think it is tenacious personality. Research is always going to come with obstacles, so I think perseverance to overcome them is essential.

8. What advice do you have for young scholars who are determined to engage in scientific research?

I hope young scholars to enjoy scientific research.