Keisuke Ito
Professor of Cell Biology/Stem Cell Institute, Medicine and Oncology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (@einsteinmededu.bsky.social), studying stem cell equilibrium and developing therapeutics for hematological disorders
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- Honored to be interviewed by HematoPaseo (Chief Editor: my former mentor, Dr. Kizaki) for “気鋭の群像”—Japanese only. A 2.5-hr chat cheering next generation of physician-scientists, recalling my early hem/onc days & Boston training. bit.ly/4pTNGAu bit.ly/49xCQer
- Happy holidays and warm wishes for the New Year from the Ito Lab at Einstein @einsteinmededu.bsky.social!! So grateful for this incredible team and truly proud to work alongside our colleagues at Einstein and our wonderful collaborators. @aysegulerdemm.bsky.social
- Enjoyed an amazing South Indian lunch at a holiday party with Aditi, Marina and Yoko! Huge thanks to Aditi for organizing — dosa with curry & coconut chutney, kulfi, and a lovely visit to Noguchi Museum, all sparking great conversations about current & future collaborations. @einsteinmed.bsky.social
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoISEH supports open access in our journal Experimental Hematology. Take advantage of your ISEH member discount rate or institutional APC coverage, and the opportunity to showcase your work to our community of world-renowned scientists. Learn more: www.exphem.org/open-access-.... #ExpHem
- Reposted by Keisuke Ito@nyctrainkuhr.bsky.social’s homepage is updated — now also featuring an alumni message from our own Dr. Sanjana Pillay, Mount Sinai of New York. Congrats again, Sanjana, on your K99/R00 award from NIH/NIDDK on gene expression during erythropoiesis! nyckuhr.org/messages-fro...
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoWhether you’re looking to relive the excitement of #ISEH2025 or catch up on what you missed, the New Investigators Committee has gathered the top moments from from our time together in Kumamoto. Read more on iseh.org/Publications...
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoKeen to dive into KUH basic science or clinical research? Spend your summer in the NYCTrainKUHR lab with Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP). Open to all experience levels—learn techniques and translational approaches in kidney, urological and hematological research. Details: bit.ly/4iAUWPD
- @einsteinmed.bsky.social honored staff for their dedication at today’s Staff Recognition Ceremony—celebrating 5 to 45 years of service—with a special shoutout to our wonderful Ms. Joan Pitcan! Congrats, Joan, on 15 years! All of us at the Stem Cell Institute truly appreciate your amazing support!!
- Young Investigator Award honors outstanding work in ExpHem @isehsociety.bsky.social. Congrats again to Dr. Julio Flores — amazing former MSTP @einsteinmededu.bsky.social, now UCSF resident — an inaugural 2023 awardee and lovely recognition of his dedication. Your future is bright! bit.ly/4rb8UM6
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoShowcase your research in Experimental Hematology, the ISEH journal dedicated to transformative hematology science. Take advantage of fast-track options, open access discounts, and global visibility for your work. Learn more: iseh.org/Publications/ExpHem-Journal
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoLab Halloween 2025 is in the books— can you guess our theme?
- Two 3rd-year med students from my alma mater, Keio Univ (Japan), visited @columbiauniversity.bsky.social— exploring career paths incl. IMGs & physician-scientists, and enjoying inspiring exchanges with @nyctrainkuhr.bsky.social team, mentors & trainees!
- Honored to serve as Chief Associate Editor, representing our amazing AE team at Experimental Hematology, the official journal of @isehsociety.bsky.social (bit.ly/4o5Z9Na)! Excited to support #ExpHem as it grows and inspires the field to new, vibrant heights!
- Amazing dinner with former Paul Frenette lab heroes — Drs. Yuya Kunisaki (Nature 2013), who pioneered whole-mount bone marrow 2D imaging & arteriole niche, and Noboru Asada (Nat Cell Biol 2017), who discovered perivascular cytokines. Both now lead as physician-scientists—such an inspiring reunion!
- Had such an amazing time at the Presidential Dinner #JSH2025 in Kitano, Kobe! Wonderful chats and discussions with hematology/oncology colleagues, exquisite cuisine, and a stunning night view—plus, of course, delicious Kobe beef and whiskey! @ninacabezas.bsky.social @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
- Wonderful start to #JSH2025 (Japanese Society of Hematology, Kobe) at the speaker reception! Enjoyed great chats with many leading Hem/Onc clinicians and scientists. Excited for three days of hematology science, new connections, and reunions with old friends! @ninacabezas.bsky.social
- Had a wonderful visit to Kobe Univ, Faculty of Medicine—so fun catching up with Dr. Yoshio Katayama (first postdoc of Dr. Paul Frenette) about his time at Sinai, and so impressed by X-ray/Cryo EMs and cutting-edge imaging at Nitta lab! Thanks Yoshio, Eriko & Ryo—a perfect warm-up for #JSH2025 Kobe!
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoThank you! I am deeply honored and grateful to the scientific community at ISEH for receiving this award! All the brilliant, fearless, and hard-working former and current lab members who I have had the privilege to work with are the true stars here! 😊🤩 Thank you all! 🙏
- Huge congratulations to Uli @steidluli.bsky.social on receiving the McCulloch & Till Award 2025 @isehsociety.bsky.social in Kumamoto, Japan!! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social #ISEH2025
- Had a wonderful visit to Tokyo Dental College to give a seminar & catch up with Dr. Toshi Mizoguchi, former postdoc in Paul Frenette’s lab and visiting @keisukeito-lab.bsky.social member. Thanks, Toshi, for the kind invite—excited to see our niche projects keep growing! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
- @isehsociety.bsky.social feels like home—so special with old friends, new connections, inspiring discussions, and endless learning! Above all, such a joy to share traditional Japanese attire with Momoko, Akiko & Noriko at #ISEH2025!! See you at #ISEH2026 in Frankfurt!! @steidluli.bsky.social
- Huge congratulations to Uli @steidluli.bsky.social on receiving the McCulloch & Till Award 2025 @isehsociety.bsky.social in Kumamoto, Japan!! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social #ISEH2025
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoSo proud of this work by the @isehsociety.bsky.social Junior Faculty Committee!!! Whether you are just starting your lab or had it for many years, a good Lab Handbook is essential, and we want to help you on the way with this important document…
- Are you a PI who just set up your lab or wants a more efficient daily flow? @isehsociety.bsky.social Junior Faculty Committee (and more) share in #ExpHem to help you build a transparent and functional lab culture. See how a Lab Handbook can benefit you. @nickvangastel.bsky.social bit.ly/3KBFvcQ
- Are you a PI who just set up your lab or wants a more efficient daily flow? @isehsociety.bsky.social Junior Faculty Committee (and more) share in #ExpHem to help you build a transparent and functional lab culture. See how a Lab Handbook can benefit you. @nickvangastel.bsky.social bit.ly/3KBFvcQ
- Such a wonderful pre-meeting dinner of traditional Japanese in Kumamoto with @isehsociety.bsky.social Board and old/new friends in #ExpHem! Big thanks to Toshio, Tao & Yuri for arranging, and congrats Li & Dan!! @smckinneyfreeman.bsky.social @einsteinmededu.bsky.social #ISEH2025
- Ready for #ISEH2025 Scientific Session? After 1.5 days of rich, productive discussions, @isehsociety.bsky.social leadership & Board of Directors are all set—with the full program and even the social events lined up! @thekinglab.bsky.social @smckinneyfreeman.bsky.social @nickvangastel.bsky.social
- Enjoying Japan’s autumn flavors together yesterday after a full day of teamwork & remarkable effort toward multi-year strategic planning for @isehsociety.bsky.social, future scientists, and the prestige of #ExpHem. @thekinglab.bsky.social @smckinneyfreeman.bsky.social @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
- After lovely catch-ups in Tokyo with friends of 40 yrs since Keio junior high, I’m now heading to @isehsociety.bsky.social! Grateful for rugby teammates & postdoc comrade who make it feel like yesterday, and excited to reconnect with old & new #ExpHem friends in Kumamoto! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoExcited to welcome 5 new trainees (pre- and postdoc)!! This promising new generation of investigators will grow through cutting‑edge techniques, intensive career development, and interdisciplinary collaboration in KUH field. Welcome to @nyctrainkuhr.bsky.social! Details: bit.ly/3K9lOci
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoJoin the Junior Faculty Career Session: Meet the Editors: Insights from Behind the Scenes. Attend this free session during the lunch hour on Thursday, 25 September at #ISEH2025 🏯! iseh.org/Annual-Meeting/54th-Annual-Meeting/Registration
- Two 3rd-year med students from my alma mater, Keio Univ School of Medicine (Tokyo), visited Einstein! They had wonderful chats with our lab & @einsteinmededu.bsky.social colleagues about career paths, incl. IMGs & scientists. Truly inspired by their energy & motivation—their future shines so bright!
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoThe ISEH just launched a brand new website! Check it out and join our society today to network with your colleagues and keep abreast of the latest advances in basic and translational experimental hematology research! iseh.org
- Had a wonderful visit to Iowa State Univ. for the GDCB seminar! Huge thanks to Raquel @espinlab.bsky.social & Clyde @clydecampbell-lab.bsky.social for the warm hosting. Loved exploring stem cell metabolism collaborations with ISU faculty & trainees—plus Iowa’s sweet corn! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
- So excited to speak at Iowa State University for the GDCB Seminar Series on Sept 9! Huge thanks to Raquel (@espinlab.bsky.social) & Clyde for the kind invite—can’t wait for the in-person visit! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social bit.ly/4mLIBcx
- The Ito lab is 13.5 years young — and our homepage is finally live! Come visit us here: sites.google.com/view/ito-lab... @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoDelighted to announce that Dr. Sanjana Pillay, our esteemed @nyctrainkuhr.bsky.social postdoc (Dr. James Bieker lab), has been awarded an NIH/NIDDK K99/R00 grant to elucidate the role of higher-order chromatin organization during erythropoiesis. Congratulations, Sanjana!!
- Delighted to share a thoughtful dialogue with Dr. Toshio Suda, Editor-in-Chief of #ExpHem! On behalf of the editorial board, I enjoyed a candid, conversational interview on the journal’s future vision. Grateful to @isehsociety.bsky.social & Publications Committee for the opportunity. bit.ly/3HNdnm6
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoThis week on #SimplyBlood🩸 we're delighted to share an inspiring conversation with Dr. Toshio Suda, Editor-in-Chief of ExpHem! @keisukeito-lab.bsky.social had the unique opportunity to discuss the journal’s evolution including its future vision and ongoing efforts➡️https://www.simplyblood.org/
- A wonderful first step as an MSTP student and physician-scientist in the making! Our former PREP student (2023–25) Mr. Carlos Hurtado Muñoz, at the White Coat Ceremony at @einsteinmededu.bsky.social — huge congrats, Carlos! Excited to see all the growth, learning and experiences ahead!
- Today, Dr. John Crispino from St. Jude stopped by Einstein @einsteinmededu.bsky.social. I really enjoyed chatting with him, especially about fostering interactions and collaborations. Coincidentally, his new blog @isehsociety.bsky.social is so engaging and insightful!
- Connect wherever possible. This week on #SimplyBlood 🩸 learn how to maximize your travel to connect and collaborate, plus advice on staying engaged in your community when resources for travel may be limited. www.simplyblood.org
- Dr. Hideo Watanabe from Mount Sinai NY, my childhood friend and pulmonologist, stopped by Ito Lab today! He's been my role model since junior high—through med school, residency, PhD, postdoc, and now as a PI—always a year ahead. Had such great science chats! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoThrilled to share that Dr. Samaneh DiMartino, our amazing @nyctrainkuhr.bsky.social postdoc, has received an NIH/NIDDK F32 award to explore BCAA catabolism in AKI and fibrosis. Huge achievement—so proud of you, Sama!! @stonybrookmedicine.bsky.social
- Had such an amazing time at the tri-lab joint BBQ to kick off summer! Loved sharing fun moments, delicious food, and building new connections with Dr. Dawlaty and Guo (@wenjunguolab.bsky.social) labs. Looking forward to more collaborations! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social @aysegulerdemm.bsky.social
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoHuge congrats to Dr. Robert Bronstein @stonybrookmedicine.bsky.social, our @nyctrainkuhr.bsky.social postdoc and an expert in glomerulopathies, on being named a 2025 KidneyCure grantee! So well-deserved—an inspiring future leader in KUH field. So proud of you, Rob!! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
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- Beautiful tribute to Dr. James Till by Dr. Norman Iscove. Truly honored to serve as editor for this legacy in @isehsociety.bsky.social, as a proud scientific descendant of Dr. McCulloch. Tx to Norman for insights into the early HSC era & Jim’s pivotal role. bit.ly/45NPeWb @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoWelcome! Einstein’s newest M.D.-Ph.D. students in our Medical Scientist Training Program continued their orientation session Tuesday afternoon, gathering at the Forchheimer Medical Science Building to take their group photo with program leader Myles Akabas and their individual headshots. #MedEd
- Today is our Dr. Katrina Blankenhorn’s final SAC meeting before she starts as Clinical Asst Prof @stonybrooku.bsky.social. So proud of her ongoing dedication to clinical care & research in sickle cell disease & Pediatric HemOnc. Can’t wait to work together again, Katrina! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoContinuing our interview spotlight series is the 2025 McCulloch and Till Awardee @steidluli.bsky.social Dr. Steidl discusses his current work, career inspirations and more. Watch part III on www.simplyblood.org
- Catching up with my @harvardmed.bsky.social postdoc buddies instantly takes me back! Had such a lovely dinner in New York with my close, same-age friends Shingo Kajimura @hhmi.org & Hiro Morishita @sinaibtain.bsky.social. So grateful for your inspiring science and a friendship that never changes!
- Another heartfelt farewell to our collaborator Dr. Deepa Manwani, Dept of Pediatrics @einsteinmededu.bsky.social, as she heads to St. Jude (led by our friend Dr. Mitch Weiss) after years of dedicated care & research in sickle cell disease. We’ll miss you, Deepa—here’s to bridging Memphis & NY!
- Bittersweet to see trainees move on, but so proud of our amazing Lidiane (Dr. Lidiane Torres) as she starts her next chapter! Your passion for neutrophil biology & sickle cell disease has inspired us all. Keep shining—we can’t wait for more chances to team up again! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoThanks to @lindemileslab.bsky.social and @challenlab.bsky.social (& team) for writing our first commentary for @isehsociety.bsky.social journal Experimental Hematology! Two recent papers on Clonal Hematopoiesis- want to learn more? Read the link here 👇🏻
- Excited to see the first commentary in Experimental Hematology (@isehsociety.bsky.social)! Kudos to Aishwarya, Linde @lindemileslab.bsky.social, and Grant @challenlab.bsky.social for highlighting recent papers in Exp Hem on cell-extrinsic factors in Tet2-mutant clonal hematopoiesis!! bit.ly/4k3pEAI
- Excited to see the first commentary in Experimental Hematology (@isehsociety.bsky.social)! Kudos to Aishwarya, Linde @lindemileslab.bsky.social, and Grant @challenlab.bsky.social for highlighting recent papers in Exp Hem on cell-extrinsic factors in Tet2-mutant clonal hematopoiesis!! bit.ly/4k3pEAI
- @nyctrainkuhr.bsky.social team joined inspiring talks on mentoring & program growth, connected with other KUH training programs, and took part in mentor–mentee sessions. Huge thanks to ATLANTIS-KUH for the fantastic organization! #KUHRTN2025 @einsteinmededu.bsky.social @einsteincellbio.bsky.social
- Our trainees had a truly enriching experience at #KUHRTN2025 at Emory, Atlanta! They gained insights into career development, received valuable advice, and enjoyed connecting with field leaders and peers from across the country. bit.ly/3H529IZ @steidluli.bsky.social @gritsmanlab.bsky.social
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoOur trainees had a truly enriching experience at #KUHRTN2025 at Emory, Atlanta! They gained insights into career development, received valuable advice, and enjoyed connecting with field leaders and peers from across the country. bit.ly/3H529IZ @steidluli.bsky.social @gritsmanlab.bsky.social
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoNew paper from our lab! In this study, we show that AML cells critically depend on LDHA to maintain their NAD+/NADH balance. Congrats to first author Ayşegül Erdem and all co-authors! cancerandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
- Had wonderful dinners with Dr. Jean-Emmanuel Sarry from CRCT-Oncopole, Toulouse! Loved his AML metabolism seminar at @einsteinmed.bsky.social’s Blood Cancer Institute, co-hosted by Drs. Will and Konopleva. Enjoyed the inspiring chats before and after. Excited to collaborate! @steidluli.bsky.social
- Our collaborative study with Dr. Meelad Dawlaty of @einsteinmededu.bsky.social is published in HemaSphere (@hemasphere-journal.bsky.social)! So excited that Harmony and Claudia’s teamwork uncovered the roles for TET3 in HSC homeostasis during embryonic and adult hematopoiesis!! bit.ly/3RQgFqf
- Had a wonderful dinner with young Japanese researchers from @einsteinmededu.bsky.social and a guest clinical resident from Japan! Truly inspired and encouraged by all of you. Congrats on your amazing achievements—excited to see your continued growth and future successes!
- So happy for you both, Kira and Jen (@trowbridgelab.bsky.social), and Steven Chan on the paper’s publication! Such a joy working with you and team. Claudia and I are thrilled to be part of this amazing study on mitochondrial activity in CH-mutant HSPCs! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
- New paper from my lab! Elevated mitochondrial membrane potential is a therapeutic vulnerability in Dnmt3a-mutant clonal hematopoiesis: rdcu.be/eh1Nb Complementary to new work from Steven Chan & @georgevassiliou.bsky.social as described by @goodell-lab.bsky.social: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoNew paper from my lab! Elevated mitochondrial membrane potential is a therapeutic vulnerability in Dnmt3a-mutant clonal hematopoiesis: rdcu.be/eh1Nb Complementary to new work from Steven Chan & @georgevassiliou.bsky.social as described by @goodell-lab.bsky.social: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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View full threadReposted by Keisuke ItoCongrats to Kira Young who spearheaded this work & all contributing authors. This was a fun (and long!) collaboration with @marcmansour.bsky.social, @challenlab.bsky.social, @ericpietras.bsky.social, Kelsey Fisher-Wellman, @keisukeito-lab.bsky.social & Steven Chan
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoThe results are in 🗳️ Congratulations to our incoming 2025-2026 Board of Directors who will start their terms at the conclusion of #ISEH2025🏯 in September! 👏
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoA sincere appreciation to all the trainees, preceptors, and speakers involved! @einsteinmededu.bsky.social @keisukeito-lab.bsky.social @stonybrooku.bsky.social
- Reposted by Keisuke ItoThe 2025 Retreat at @columbiamed.bsky.social featured engaging presentations on career paths, commercializing research, scientific writing, work-life balance, and lively panel discussions with professionals in basic, translational, clinical research, and industry, along with fun social activities!
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