About CiRA
About CiRA
Research Departments
Dept. of Life Science Frontiers
The Department of Life Science Frontiers conducts research aimed at pioneering new fields in the life sciences at the molecular and cellular levels by leveraging iPS cell technology.
Head : Yoko Hamazaki
Dept. of Clinical Application
The Department of Clinical Application establish methods for inducing the differentiation of various cell types from iPS cells and evaluate the efficacy and safety of cell transplantation therapies.
Head : Kenji Osafune
Dept. of Fundamental Cell Technology
The Department of Fundamental Cell Technology provides technical and facility support to other CiRA labs.
Head : Yasuhiro Takashima
Drug Discovery Technology Development Office Head : Shimpei Gotoh
Builds a platform for drug discovery using iPS cell and provides support for iPS cell drug screening
Common Equipment Management Office Head : Naoki Harada
Manages shared equipments at CiRA
Information Security Office Head : Takuya Yamamoto
Manages information security at CiRA
Uehiro Research Div. for iPS Cell Ethics
This division is devoted to the bioethics involving iPS cell research and application.
