Research Unit Profiles

Bio-based Fuel and Chemical Research Unit

Aims to develop innovative technologies to realize a sustainable low-carbon society through a diverse range of research on production of bio-based fuels and bio-based chemicals

Biologics Research Unit

Research of biologics such as “biopharmaceuticals” produced using the power of life such as animal cells, and similar research methods have been applied to expand research into peptide drugs, nanotechnology + nucleic acid drugs

Functional Food Material and Agrobio Research Unit

Focuses on research and development of “functional foods” that will mitigate and prevent decreases in crop productivity due to extreme weather and increases in lifestyle diseases

Chemical and Process Research Unit

Works on chemical processes that optimize substance production and bioprocess optimization

Advanced Platform Technology Development Unit

Develops future platform technologies for life science

Bioeconomy Research Unit

Utilizes biological resources and biotechnology to engage in a variety of types of research and development, formulate industrial policies, and take part in economic activities with the aim of reconciling economic growth with environmentally responsible action