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Takamitsu Funayama

Tohoku University

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Organism:human· 4 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 4 Approach:statistical model· 3 Research Focus:database / resource· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:fine-mapping· 1 Research Focus:genome assembly· 1 Research Focus:variant calling· 1

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Gen TamiyaiD· 4 shared Jun TakayamaiD· 4 shared Masayuki P. YamamotoiD· 4 shared Kengo KinoshitaiD· 3 shared Satoshi MakinoiD· 3 shared Shu TadakaiD· 3 shared Yasunobu OkamuraiD· 3 shared Akihito OtsukiiD· 2 shared

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JG2: an updated version of the Japanese population-specific reference genome

Sirawit Sriwichaiin, Satoshi Makino, Takamitsu Funayama, Akihito Otsuki, Junko Kawashima, Yasunobu Okamura, Shu Tadaka, Fumiki Katsuoka, Kazuki Kumada, Shuichi Tsutsumi, Kengo Kinoshita, Masayuki P. Yamamoto, Gen Tamiya, Jun Takayama

This paper updates the Japanese population-specific reference genome JG1 to JG2 using Hi-C and meta-assembly methods, improving coverage and accuracy for genetic research.

Human Genome Variation · Oct 1, 2025Peer-reviewedGenomics

A fine-scale genetic map of the Japanese population

Jun Takayama, Satoshi Makino, Takamitsu Funayama, Masao Ueki, Akira Narita, Keiko Murakami, Masatsugu Orui, Mami Ishikuro, Taku Obara, Shinichi Kuriyama, Masayuki P. Yamamoto, Gen Tamiya

This paper constructs a fine-scale genetic map of the Japanese population using whole-genome sequencing data, identifies recombination hotspots, and shows improved haplotype phasing and imputation accuracy.

Clinical Genetics · May 8, 2024Peer-reviewedGenetics

Next-generation sequencing analysis with a population-specific reference genome

Tomohisa Suzuki, Kota Ninomiya, Takamitsu Funayama, Yasunobu Okamura, Shu Tadaka, Kengo Kinoshita, Masayuki P. Yamamoto, Shigeo Kure, Atsuo Kikuchi, Gen Tamiya, Jun Takayama

The paper develops resources for NGS analysis using the Japanese reference genome JG, including variant calling, annotation, and coordinate conversion tools.

bioRxiv · Mar 7, 2024 · PreprintBioinformatics

Construction and Integration of Three De Novo Japanese Human Genome Assemblies toward a Population-Specific Reference

Jun Takayama, Shu Tadaka, Kenji Yano, Fumiki Katsuoka, Chinatsu Gocho, Takamitsu Funayama, Satoshi Makino, Yasunobu Okamura, Atsuo Kikuchi, Sachiyo Sugimoto, Junko Kawashima, Akihito Otsuki, Mika Sakurai‐Yageta, Jun Yasuda, Shigeo Kure, , Gen Tamiya

This paper constructs and integrates three de novo Japanese human genome assemblies to create a population-specific reference, improving variant calling accuracy for Japanese individuals.

Nature Communications · Jan 11, 2021Peer-reviewedGenomics