12/23/2025
FUTI 伊藤隆敏教授記念講演会（第1回）「人間の血を吸う都市型の蚊の起源―感染症撲滅への重要な一歩」/ PROF. TAKATOSHI ITO MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES- 1: “Ancient Origin of an Urban Underground Mosquito” by Yuki Haba, PhD
Friends of UTokyo is pleased to present an online lecture/dialogue by Dr. Yuki Haba, an award-winning evolutionary biologist and currently a Leon Levy Scholar in Neuroscience at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute. Dr. Haba has already received numerous professional awards, despite completing his PhD only recently, in 2023.
Dr. Haba’s talk will be based on his article recently published in Science. It has been reported widely in major media including Nikkei and CNN.
いつから蚊は人類の敵に？ 進化の定説を覆した生命科学者、サイエンスに論文掲載
https://reskill.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOLM163L60W5A011C2000000/
「ロンドン地下鉄の蚊」の起源、通説より大幅に古い可能性 新研究
https://www.cnn.co.jp/fringe/35239645.html
Date/Time: January 23, 2026, Friday, 9pm-10.00pm+ (ET)
Format: Zoom invite will be sent to those who RSVP
Language: English for the lecture and English and Japanese for the Q and A.
Cost: Free
RSVP: Required. More information visit friendsofutokyo.org/01232026-haba
This is the inaugural talk in a new lecture series created in memory of Professor Takatoshi Ito, a prominent international political scientist formerly at School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University. (https://www.friendsofutokyo.org/en/in-memoriam-former-futi-director-prof-takatoshi-ito/) The series aims to highlight promising early-stage professionals and provide opportunities for younger generations of FUTI alumni to learn from their work, perspectives, and career experiences. It also seeks to encourage spirited dialogue, and help foster a supportive professional network. We expect the lecture/dialogue to be held annually, either in person or online.
