World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Kumiko Yoshimatsu

Kumiko Yoshimatsu

D-Index & Metrics

Microbiology

D-Index
49
Citations
9471
World Ranking
4556
National Ranking
185

Overview

Kumiko Yoshimatsu is affiliated with Hokkaido University in Japan and focuses primarily on research within the field of Medicine, with a significant emphasis on Infectious Diseases. Their work has contributed substantially to the understanding of viral infections, particularly in relation to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19.

The scientist's main topics of research include:

  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • Viral Infections and Vectors
  • Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
  • Animal Virus Infections Studies
  • SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
  • Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
  • Vector-Borne Animal Diseases

Yoshimatsu's subfields of study extend beyond infectious diseases into Animal Science and Zoology, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, and Global and Planetary Change. This diversification supports a broad understanding of virus-host interactions in both human and animal populations.

Frequent collaborators in their research include Shinya Tanaka, Takasuke Fukuhara, Masumi Tsuda, Kei Sato, and Rigel Suzuki. These coauthors have contributed to multiple publications together, highlighting a sustained partnership within the scientific community.

The scientist's research outcomes are published in various venues, with a notable concentration in:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Nature Communications
  • Viruses
  • PLoS neglected tropical diseases
  • Journal of Virology

Some recent papers authored or coauthored by Kumiko Yoshimatsu include:

  • Attenuated fusogenicity and pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (2022), Nature
  • Enhanced fusogenicity and pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 Delta P681R mutation (2021), Nature
  • Virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 spike (2022), Cell
  • Virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 XBB variant derived from recombination of two Omicron subvariants (2023), Nature Communications
  • Virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 subvariants, including BA.4 and BA.5 (2022), Cell

Best Publications

  • Attenuated fusogenicity and pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

    Unknown

  • Enhanced fusogenicity and pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 Delta P681R mutation

    Akatsuki Saito;Takashi Irie;Rigel Suzuki;Tadashi Maemura;Tadashi Maemura

  • Virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 spike

    Unknown

  • Virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 XBB variant derived from recombination of two Omicron subvariants

    Unknown

  • Virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 subvariants, including BA.4 and BA.5

    Unknown

  • Virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75 variant

    Unknown

  • Genetic diversity of hantaviruses isolated in china and characterization of novel hantaviruses isolated from Niviventer confucianus and Rattus rattus.

    Hua Wang;Kumiko Yoshimatsu;Hideki Ebihara;Michiko Ogino

  • Outbreak of leptospirosis after flood, the Philippines, 2009.

    Al-shere T. Amilasan;Mugen Ujiie;Motoi Suzuki;Eumelia Salva

  • A case of tick-borne encephalitis in Japan and isolation of the the virus.

    Ikuo Takashima;Kouichi Morita;Misako Chiba;Daisuke Hayasaka

  • Virological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 BA.2 variant

    Unknown

  • Characterization of the nucleocapsid protein of Hantaan virus strain 76-118 using monoclonal antibodies

    K. Yoshimatsu;J. Arikawa;M. Tamura;R. Yoshida

  • Hantavirus infection in East Asia

    Hiroaki Kariwa;Kumiko Yoshimatsu;Jiro Arikawa

  • Extensive Host Sharing of Central European Tula Virus

    Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit;Sandra Essbauer;Rasa Petraityte;Kumiko Yoshimatsu

  • Soochong virus: an antigenically and genetically distinct hantavirus isolated from Apodemus peninsulae in Korea.

    Luck Ju Baek;Hiroaki Kariwa;Kumari Lokugamage;Kumiko Yoshimatsu

  • In vitro antiviral activity of lactoferrin and ribavirin upon hantavirus.

    M. E. Murphy;H. Kariwa;T. Mizutani;K. Yoshimatsu

  • Protective immunity of Hantaan virus nucleocapsid and envelope protein studied using baculovirus-expressed proteins

    K Yoshimatsu;Y C Yoo;R Yoshida;C Ishihara

  • Use of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Pseudotypes Bearing Hantaan or Seoul Virus Envelope Proteins in a Rapid and Safe Neutralization Test

    Michiko Ogino;Hideki Ebihara;Byoung Hee Lee;Koichi Araki

  • Protective role of antigenic sites on the envelope protein of Hantaan virus defined by monoclonal antibodies

    J. Arikawa;J. S. Yao;K. Yoshimatsu;I. Takashima

  • Truncated Hantavirus Nucleocapsid Proteins for Serotyping Hantaan, Seoul, and Dobrava Hantavirus Infections

    Koichi Araki;Kumiko Yoshimatsu;Michiko Ogino;Hideki Ebihara

  • bla(NDM-1)-positive Klebsiella pneumoniae from environment, Vietnam.

    Rie Isozumi;Kumiko Yoshimatsu;Tetsu Yamashiro;Futoshi Hasebe

  • Pathogenicity of Hantaan Virus in Newborn Mice: Genetic Reassortant Study Demonstrating that a Single Amino Acid Change in Glycoprotein G1 Is Related to Virulence

    Hideki Ebihara;Kumiko Yoshimatsu;Michiko Ogino;Koichi Araki

  • Evidence for the existence of Puumula-related virus among Clethrionomys rufocanus in Hokkaido, Japan

    Kariwa H;Yoshizumi S;Arikawa J;Yoshimatsu K

  • Mouse Mx2 protein inhibits hantavirus but not influenza virus replication.

    H. K. Jin;K. Yoshimatsu;A. Takada;M. Ogino

  • GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF HANTAVIRUSES IN THAILAND AND POTENTIAL HUMAN HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE OF THAILAND VIRUS

    Sirima Pattamadilok;Byoung-Hee Lee;Sanit Kumperasart;Kumiko Yoshimatsu

  • Cell Fusion Activities of Hantaan Virus Envelope Glycoproteins

    Michiko Ogino;Kumiko Yoshimatsu;Hideki Ebihara;Koichi Araki

  • Genetic diversities of hantaviruses among rodents in Hokkaido, Japan and Far East Russia.

    Hiroaki Kariwa;Kumiko Yoshimatsu;Junko Sawabe;Eiichi Yokota

  • SARS-CoV-2 spike P681R mutation, a hallmark of the Delta variant, enhances viral fusogenicity and pathogenicity

    Akatsuki Saito;Takashi Irie;Rigel Suzuki;Tadashi Maemura;Tadashi Maemura

Frequent Co-Authors

Jiro Arikawa
Jiro Arikawa Hokkaido University
Hiroaki Kariwa
Hiroaki Kariwa Hokkaido University
Ikuo Takashima
Ikuo Takashima Hokkaido University
Tetsuya Mizutani
Tetsuya Mizutani Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Hideki Ebihara
Hideki Ebihara Mayo Clinic
Rainer G. Ulrich
Rainer G. Ulrich Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut
Yoshihiro Kawaoka
Yoshihiro Kawaoka University of Tokyo
Ichiro Azuma
Ichiro Azuma Hokkaido University
Ayato Takada
Ayato Takada Hokkaido University
Shigeru Morikawa
Shigeru Morikawa National Institutes of Health

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

Studying Microbiology in the USA can open doors to diverse and rewarding career paths, especially when combined with specialized certifications and degrees in related healthcare fields. For instance, professionals interested in data management within healthcare might explore positions as health information managers, which offer competitive compensation as highlighted in health information manager salary insights.

To qualify for such roles, pursuing cahiim accredited health information management programs online is a strategic step. These accredited programs ensure quality education and adherence to industry standards, enhancing job prospects in a rapidly evolving sector.

Moreover, those aiming for quicker entry into the field might consider the shortest online medical billing and coding certificate programs. These streamlined courses provide essential skills for handling medical records and billing processes efficiently, an invaluable asset in healthcare administration.

Beyond microbiology, many online healthcare degrees that pay well are available, allowing students to combine their scientific background with practical skills that meet the growing demand in healthcare. Exploring these options can lead to stable, well-compensated careers, making microbiology a versatile foundation.

Best Scientists Citing Kumiko Yoshimatsu

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles