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Dr. Soichi Kojima is a leading computational biologist whose work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of gene regulation through the precise mapping of transcription initiation events. His research centers on functional genomics, transcriptomics, and the development of high-resolution methods to decode the regulatory genome. Dr. Kojima’s most impactful contribution is his pivotal role in the FANTOM5 project, where he helped produce the landmark 2017 study that mapped transcription initiation across thousands of human and mouse samples at single base-pair resolution using CAGE (Cap Analysis of Gene Expression). This monumental work, cited over 360 times, provided an unprecedented atlas of promoters and enhancers, transforming how researchers study cell-type-specific gene expression and disease mechanisms. By coupling CAGE with single-molecule sequencing, Dr. Kojima enabled the quantitative monitoring of transcription start sites on a genome-wide scale, offering a foundational resource for the scientific community. His achievements exemplify how large-scale collaborative projects can yield enduring tools for molecular biology, solidifying his reputation as a key architect of modern regulatory genomics.