Yokota Lab - Purdue University

Our lab explores induced tumor-suppressing (iTS) cells, a transformative approach to cancer therapy that uses biophysical stimuli such as mechanical, electrical, and optical pulses to reprogram the tumor microenvironment. By modulating chromatin dynamics, we aim to unlock latent tumor-suppressive pathways and reshape cellular identity. This reflects a modern interpretation of “survival of the fittest,” not as a brutal contest, but as a selective pressure that can be guided toward healing.

In our lab, discovery is not just a goal, but a dialogue with Nature. We welcome curious minds who value both rigorous science and philosophical depth, and who find joy in asking questions that matter. It is also important to recognize that we are likely to be wrong.