Research Core and Unit

Research Department

Within the Research Department, the central body of the Institute, there are three research cores.

Each core consists of multiple units which promote interdisciplinary research to open new fields of scientific inquiry.

Core Introduction Pursuit of Truth Research Core

What is Life? What is a human being? Researchers from different academic fields, such as biology, medicine, mathematical sciences, and humanities・social sciences, will come together to seek answers to these questions and explore the truth through new interdisciplinary research.

Core Introduction Next Generation Medical
Development Research Core

By utilizing a variety of advanced technologies, we will elucidate the core mechanisms of cancer, metabolic diseases, infectious disease-related diseases, etc., and translate the findings into next-generation medical developments through drug discovery, probe development, microbiome intervention.

Core Introduction Green Innovation Research Core

For the sustainable development of society, we will create a revolution in diverse science and technology by strengthening and promoting the creation and smart use of energy and the development of technologies for carbon neutrality and material recycling and promote green innovation with new ideas and an expanded bird's-eye view through the fusion of disciplines.