Naoki Okamoto

About

Naoki Okamoto is an Associate Professor at the University of Tsukuba in Japan. His research focuses on various aspects of Drosophila melanogaster, including the functional impact of nicotinic receptors, interorgan communication through peptide hormones, and the response to protein restriction. Additionally, he explores the essential functions of mosquito ecdysone importers in development and reproduction. His recent work highlights the role of juvenile hormone-responsive tissues in adult male Drosophila.