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Dr. Kaoru Kaida is a leading figure in functional genomics, best known for her pivotal contributions to the FANTOM5 consortium. Her research centers on the precise mapping of transcription initiation and the regulation of gene expression, with a particular focus on how non-coding RNAs and promoter architectures shape cellular identity. Her most cited work, the landmark 2017 paper "FANTOM5 CAGE profiles of human and mouse samples" (361 citations), established a foundational resource by using Cap Analysis of Gene Expression (CAGE) coupled with single-molecule sequencing to map transcription start sites at single base-pair resolution across thousands of human and mouse samples. This comprehensive atlas has become an indispensable reference for the genomics community, enabling researchers to decode promoter usage and enhancer activity with unprecedented clarity. Dr. Kaida’s work has profoundly impacted our understanding of transcriptional diversity, providing critical insights into how gene regulation differs across tissues, developmental stages, and disease states. Her dedication to large-scale, open-access data generation continues to empower discoveries in molecular biology and medicine.
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- 1FANTOM5 CAGE profiles of human and mouse samples361 citations · 2017