RIKEN diverse research leaders at the forefront of science
Introducing research leaders with diverse backgrounds, from young to experienced.
![Image of Goda](/medialibrary/riken/about/gender/leader/leader_photo_goda.jpg)
March 2017
Toward an era when women scientists worldwide can achieve their full potential
Yukiko Goda
Deputy Director, RIKEN Brain Science Institute
Team Leader, Laboratory for Synaptic Plasticity and Connectivity
![Image of Hiyama](/medialibrary/riken/about/gender/leader/leader_photo_hiyama.jpg)
March 2017
Developing a new precision calculation method with the goal of being the No.1 globally
Emiko Hiyama
Chief Scientist, Strangeness Nuclear Physics Laboratory, RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science
![Image of Sakai](/medialibrary/riken/about/gender/leader/leader_photo_sakai.jpg)
March 2017
Exploring the wonders of space in a quest to know the rarity of the human race
Nami Sakai
Chief Scientist, Sakai Star and Planet Formation Laboratory, RIKEN Institute of Physical and Chemical Research
![Image of Horikoshi](/medialibrary/riken/about/gender/leader/leader_photo_horikoshi.jpg)
March 2017
From clinical physician to researcher. Finding satisfaction in building up results
Momoko Horikoshi
Team Leader, Laboratory for Endocrinology, Metabolism and Kidney Diseases, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences