In December 2025, Dr. Ramin Rayee concluded his appointment at Hiroshima University and commenced a new position as a Crop Breeder at Vilmorin Mikado Company in Chiba, Japan.

We sincerely thank Dr. Rayee for his valuable contributions to our laboratory and wish him every success in his future endeavors. We are confident that his expertise and dedication to scientific research will be a great asset in his new role.