Occupation: Professor Emeritus & Neurochemist (Retired)
Born: Osaka, Japan
Education:
National Institute of Mental Health Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Pharmacology, Yale University, New Haven, CT (1974-1976)
PhD in Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan (1971)
BS in Chemistry, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan (1966)
Career:
Professor of Pharmacology Emeritus, Neurochemist, University of Michigan (2016-Present)
Research Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan (2016-Present)
Research Professor, Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience Institute, University of Michigan (2003-2016)
Professor, Department of Pharmacology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1989-2016)
Senior Research Scientist, Mental Health Research Institute, University of Michigan (1988-2003)
Associate Professor of Pharmacology in Psychiatry and Pharmacology, University of Michigan (1982-1989)
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1981-1988)
Associate Research Scientist, Mental Health Research Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1981-1988)
Associate Professor of Pharmacology in Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1981-1982)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1981-1982)
Assistant Research Scientist, Mental Health Research Institute, University of Michigan (1978-1981)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1978-1981)
Research Associate, Department of Pharmacology, Yale University, New Haven, CT (1976-1978)
Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Pharmacology, Yale University, New Haven, CT (1971-1974)
Teaching Fellow, Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan (1966-1970)
Career Related:
Research Professor, Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1988-Present); Member, Committee, Candidates for Pharmacology Faculty Positions, University of Michigan (2012); Member, Committee, Candidates for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience Institute Faculty Positions, University of Michigan (2011); Member, Committee, Candidates for Psychiatry Chairman, University of Michigan (2010); Committee on Departmental Operations, Department of Pharmacology, University of Michigan (2009); Member, Committee, Incoming Students for Programs in Biomedical Sciences, University of Michigan (2008); Member, Committee, Incoming Students for Neuroscience Program, University of Michigan (2008); Member, Committee, Candidates for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience Institute Faculty Positions, University of Michigan (2003-2004); Member, Committee, Incoming Students for Neuroscience Program, University of Michigan (2003-2004); Member, Committee, Incoming Students for Pharmacology, University of Michigan (2003-2004); Member, Committee, Candidates for Pharmacology Faculty Positions, University of Michigan (2003); Member, Committee, Candidates for Pharmacology Faculty Positions, University of Michigan (1999); Member, Committee, Incoming Students for Neuroscience Program, University of Michigan (1998-2000); Member, Committee, Candidates for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience Institute Faculty Positions, University of Michigan (1998); Member, Committee, Incoming Students for Pharmacology, University of Michigan (1998); Grant Reviewer, Advanced Study Institute, NATO, Brussels, Belgium (1995); Faculty Search Committee, Pharmacology, University of Michigan (1995); Member, Neuroscience Council, University of Michigan (1994-1995); Review Committee, Discretionary Fund Programs, Office of Vice President for Research, University of Michigan (1994); Operating Committee, Medical Scientist Training Program, University of Michigan (1994); Member, Committee, Incoming Students for Medical Science Training Program, University of Michigan (1994); Member, Committee, Incoming Students for Neuroscience Program, University of Michigan (1994); Member, Committee, Candidates for Pharmacology Chairman, University of Michigan (1994); Appointments and Promotions Committee, Pharmacology, University of Michigan (1994); Member, Committee, Candidates for Pharmacology Faculty Positions, University of Michigan (1994); Grant Reviewer, Medical Research Council, London, England (1992-1993); Searle Scholars Selection Committee, University of Michigan (1992); Pew Scholars Selection Committee, University of Michigan (1992); Organizer of Departmental Seminar Series, Neurotransmitter Glutamate, Department of Pharmacology, University of Michigan (1992); Member, Committee, Incoming Students for Neuroscience Program, University of Michigan (1992); Review Committee, Discretionary Fund Programs, Office of Vice President for Research, University of Michigan (1992); Committee, Coon Symposium, University of Michigan (1989-1990); Member, Subcommittee I, Neurological Sciences Study Section, National Institutes of Health (1987-1991); Associate Research Scientist, Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1981-1988); Member, Committee, Incoming Students for Medical Science Training Program, University of Michigan (1980-1990); Committee, Smith, Kline & French Lectureship, University of Michigan (1980-1981); Member, Committee, Candidates for Pharmacology Chairman, University of Michigan (1980); Grant Reviewer, National Science Foundation (1978-1996); Assistant Research Scientist, Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1978-1981); Speaker in Field
Creative Works:
Editorial Board, Neurochemical Research (2014-Present); Contributor, Chapter 7, “Vesicular Glutamate Uptake,” The Glutamate/GABA-Glutamine Cycle, Springer International (2016); Editorial Board, Journal of Medicine Neuroscience (1990-1993); Co-Author, “Characterization of Glutamate Uptake into Synaptic Vesicles,” Journal of Neurochemistry, Raven Press (1985); Co-Author, “Adenosine Triphosphate-Dependent Uptake of Glutamate into Protein I-Associated Synaptic Vesicles,” The Journal of Biological Chemistry (1983); Contributor, Articles to Professional Journals; Contributor, Chapters to Books
Achievements:
Dr. Ueda’s greatest achievement and the most memorable moment goes back to January 1973 when he published an article on glutamate transport, the primary transmitter in the center of our system, the brain. Obtained United States patent for composition and methods for the inhibition of neurotransmitter uptake of synaptic vesicles (2000); Discovery, purification and characterization of Synapsin I, and NADH-rubredoxin reductase; Discovery and characterization of the synaptic vesicle uptake system for glutamate; Discovery, purification, and characterization of an inhibitory protein factor, which reduces glutamate/GABA uptake into synaptic vesicles, Rose Bangel as a potent inhibitor of vesicular uptake of glutamate, GABA and monoamines, glycolytic ATP provides energy for neurotransmitter accumulation into synaptic vesicles; Discovery of synaptic vesicle-bound aspartate aminotransferase synthesizes the neurotransmitter glutamate.
Awards:
Grantee, National Institutes of Health (NIH) (1999-2011); Grantee, Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (1997-2006); Recipient, University of Michigan Senior Research Scientist Lectureship Award (1994); Recipient, NIH Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award (1988-1995); Grantee, American Diabetes Association (1988-1990); Honoree, World Biographical Hall of Fame, Volume Two, Melrose Press Ltd. (1985-1986); Honoree, The First Five Hundred (1985); Honoree, The Biographical Roll of Honor, Third Edition (1985); Honoree, Men of Achievement (1984-1985); Honoree, Personalities of America (1984-1985); Grantee, National Science Foundation (1982-1988); Grantee, National Institutes of Health (NIH)(1979-1996); National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Fellow (1974-1976); Osaka Prefectural Board of Education Scholar (1963-1966); Japanese Ministry of Education (Now Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Scholar (1962-1966); Japanese Ministry of Education (Now Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Scholar (1956-1959)
Memberships:
Member, American Chemical Society (1997-Present); Member, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1982-Present); Member, Society for Neuroscience (1979-Present); Member, International Society for Neurochemistry (1979-Present); Member, American Society for Neurochemistry (ASN) (1979-Present); Member, American Association of University Professors (1989-2016); Member, The New York Academy of Sciences (1979-1997); Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science (1970-2016)
Family:
Son of Ryuji Ueda and Takao (Hamaguchi) Ueda
Married: Yasuko Amano (1/11/1970)
Children: Jane Kiyoko; Judy Yoshiko
Two Grandson
Hobbies:
Walking; Running; Research; Grant writing; Staying healthy; Spending time with his grandchildren; Relaxing
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2019, 72nd Edition (pub. 2019)
Who’s Who in America – 2018, 71st Edition (pub. 2018)
Who’s Who in America – 2016, 70th Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in America – 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in America – 2013, 67th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering – 2000-2001, 5th Edition (pub. 1999)
