World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
56
Citations
20720
World Ranking
14154
National Ranking
5968

Overview

Akiko Hata is a researcher affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco, specializing in the fields of Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their work encompasses a range of subfields including Molecular Biology, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, and Physiology.

The main topics of Akiko Hata's research include:

  • Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
  • Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
  • ATP Synthase and ATPases Research
  • TGF-β signaling in diseases
  • Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies

Their recent publications include:

  • Structural basis for ALK2/BMPR2 receptor complex signaling through kinase domain oligomerization, 2021, Nature Communications
  • Development and Characterization of Type I, Type II, and Type III LIM-Kinase Chemical Probes, 2022, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
  • Combination Therapy with STAT3 Inhibitor Enhances SERCA2a-Induced BMPR2 Expression and Inhibits Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, 2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Control of ribosomal protein synthesis by the Microprocessor complex, 2021, Science Signaling
  • Reversal of pulmonary veno-occlusive disease phenotypes by inhibition of the integrated stress response, 2024, Nature Cardiovascular Research

Akiko Hata frequently collaborates with several researchers including Amit Prabhakar, Giorgio Lagna, Prajakta Ghatpande, Makoto Funaki, and Meetu Wadhwa. These co-authors have contributed to multiple publications alongside Hata, reflecting ongoing research partnerships.

Their work is often published in venues such as bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), The Journal of Medical Investigation, JCI Insight, European Journal of Nutrition, and Nature Communications. Among these, bioRxiv hosts the largest number of their publications, followed by The Journal of Medical Investigation.

Best Publications

  • Smad proteins control drosha-mediated mirna maturation

    Akiko Hata;Brandi N. Davis;Giorgio Lagna

  • Targeting the TGFβ signalling pathway in disease.

    Rosemary J. Akhurst;Akiko Hata

  • Partnership between DPC4 and SMAD proteins in TGF-beta signalling pathways.

    Giorgio Lagna;Akiko Hata;Ali Hemmati-Brivanlou;Joan Massagué

  • Smad6 inhibits BMP/Smad1 signaling by specifically competing with the Smad4 tumor suppressor

    Akiko Hata;Giorgio Lagna;Joan Massagué;Ali Hemmati-Brivanlou

  • A human Mad protein acting as a BMP-regulated transcriptional activator

    Fang Liu;Akiko Hata;Julie C. Baker;Jacqueline Doody

  • Tyrosine kinases Lyn and Syk regulate B cell receptor-coupled Ca2+ mobilization through distinct pathways.

    M. Takata;H. Sabe;A. Hata;T. Inazu

  • The TGF-beta family mediator Smad1 is phosphorylated directly and activated functionally by the BMP receptor kinase.

    Marcus Kretzschmar;Fang Liu;Fang Liu;Akiko Hata;Jacqueline Doody

  • TGF-β Signaling from Receptors to Smads.

    Akiko Hata;Ye-Guang Chen

  • A structural basis for mutational inactivation of the tumour suppressor Smad4.

    Yigong Shi;Akiko Hata;Roger S. Lo;Joan Massagué

  • OAZ Uses Distinct DNA- and Protein-Binding Zinc Fingers in Separate BMP-Smad and Olf Signaling Pathways

    Akiko Hata;Joan Seoane;Giorgio Lagna;Ermelinda Montalvo

  • Mutations increasing autoinhibition inactivate tumour suppressors Smad2 and Smad4

    Akiko Hata;Roger S. Lo;David Wotton;Giorgio Lagna

  • Determinants of specificity in TGF-β signal transduction

    Ye-Guang Chen;Akiko Hata;Roger S. Lo;David Wotton

  • Smad Proteins Bind a Conserved RNA Sequence to Promote MicroRNA Maturation by Drosha

    Brandi N. Davis;Aaron C. Hilyard;Peter H. Nguyen;Giorgio Lagna

  • Regulation of MicroRNA Biogenesis: A miRiad of mechanisms.

    Brandi N Davis;Brandi N Davis;Akiko Hata;Akiko Hata

  • Induction of MicroRNA-221 by Platelet-derived Growth Factor Signaling Is Critical for Modulation of Vascular Smooth Muscle Phenotype

    Brandi N. Davis;Aaron C. Hilyard;Peter H. Nguyen;Peter H. Nguyen;Giorgio Lagna

  • Mechanisms of control of microRNA biogenesis

    Brandi N. Davis-Dusenbery;Akiko Hata

  • TGF-β signalling through the Smad pathway

    Joan Massaous;Akiko Hata

  • Analysis of the binding of the Src homology 2 domain of Csk to tyrosine-phosphorylated proteins in the suppression and mitotic activation of c-Src

    Histaka Sabe;Akiko Hata;Masato Okada;Hachiro Nakagawa

  • Dysregulation of microRNA biogenesis and gene silencing in cancer

    Akiko Hata;Judy Lieberman

  • Micromanaging Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation and Phenotypic Modulation

    Brandi N. Davis-Dusenbery;Connie Wu;Akiko Hata

Frequent Co-Authors

Joan Massagué
Joan Massagué Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Kenneth D. Bloch
Kenneth D. Bloch Harvard University
Nicholas W. Morrell
Nicholas W. Morrell University of Cambridge
Judy Lieberman
Judy Lieberman Boston Children's Hospital
Christopher Newton-Cheh
Christopher Newton-Cheh Harvard University
Thomas J. Wang
Thomas J. Wang Vanderbilt University
Ashish Lal
Ashish Lal National Institutes of Health
Brian L. Black
Brian L. Black University of California, San Francisco
Yigong Shi
Yigong Shi Westlake University
Lawrence A. Crum
Lawrence A. Crum University of Washington

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring a future in Biology or Biochemistry opens many doors—both in academics and health-related careers. Many students are now considering flexible degree options to fit their busy schedules, especially those looking to balance studies and work. For individuals interested in working directly with patients, medical assistant programs online Michigan can provide a fast track into the healthcare field, often with financial aid options available.

Some professionals may want to advance further. For certified medical assistants, a CMA to LPN bridge program online can help you move up with streamlined coursework tailored for working adults. Similarly, students who wish to dive deeper into the sciences can benefit from online biology degrees that offer accelerated paths without the traditional classroom setting.

There are also rewarding careers in nursing, which require a solid background in science. If that’s your interest, consider online nursing programs that can lead to professional licensure and challenging roles.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance, these online pathways provide flexibility and specialized training to reach your career goals in biology, healthcare, and beyond.

Best Scientists Citing Akiko Hata

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles