Author Information
Tomoichiro Oka is a prominent researcher affiliated with the Department of Virology II at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases in Musashi-murayama, Tokyo, Japan. Additionally, he is associated with the Food Animal Health Research Program at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, The Ohio State University in Wooster, Ohio, USA. His research primarily focuses on infectious diseases, particularly virology, contributing significantly to the understanding of viral structures and mechanisms.Research Contributions
Tomoichiro Oka has made substantial contributions to the field of virology, with a focus on human sapoviruses, noroviruses, and orthoreoviruses. His research includes detailed studies on the atomic structure of virus capsids, insights into the genomic RNA synthesis of noroviruses, and the genetic diversity of enteroviruses. Notably, his work on the atomic structure of the human sapovirus capsid and the role of viral protease activity in inducing tumor necrosis factor α mRNA highlights his expertise in virus-host interactions and viral pathogenesis. His research is essential for developing strategies to combat viral infections and understanding viral evolution.Aliases
Tomoichiro Oka is also known by the aliases T Oka and T. Oka. These variations are used in different publications and citations but refer to the same researcher.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Citation Count |
5157 |
| h-index |
41 |
| Total Number of Papers |
150 |
