Yesterday, the graduation ceremony was held, and one graduate student and eight undergraduate students graduated from the Natural Product Chemistry Laboratory. Some of you may have faced difficulties as your research did not proceed as planned, but your efforts will certainly not be in vain and will surely become a valuable asset in your future lives. I sincerely wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

At the 106th Spring Annual Meeting of the Chemical Society of Japan (2026) held at the Funabashi Campus of the College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Master's student Audreyana and undergraduate student Qiu gave oral presentations.

In my previous blog, I mentioned final lecture and retirement party of Professor Araki Masuyama, and several graduates from Kobayashi's lab also attended his party. The photo shows the initial members of Kobayashi's lab who joined the party. I hope everyone continues to get along well and do their best!