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medical devices and regulatory science
bio-devices for visualization of health conditions
measurement and characterization of factors that affect human health
Life Science and BiotechnologyLife Science and Biotechnology
We aim at contributing to human health and quality of life for the sustainable development society.

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Award Mar. 5, 2026

IOP Outstanding Reviewer Awards 2025 CertificateRyo Takagi, Senior Researcher of the Medical Device Research Group, has received the IOP Outstanding Reviewer Awards 2025 from IOP Publishing.



Research Findings Mar. 2, 2026
hydrogen bonding networkA collaborative research team, including Jotaro Yamamoto from the Bioimaging Research Group, has announced its results titled “Promotion of DNA Base-Pair Formation by Sub-Terahertz Irradiation” (published on the website of the Cell and Molecular Engineering Research Division).

Update Jan. 6, 2026

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Research Findings Dec. 1, 2025
Images courtesy of Associate Professor Tsutsui, ISIR, Osaka University
Schematic model depicting Peltier cooling by cation-selective ion transport in a gate-all-around nanopore.
An international collaborative research team, including Kazumichi Yokota from the Cell Handling and Diagnostic Technology Research Group, has developed a strategy to enhance cooling by driving the flow of ions through nanoscale channels. More Info(Ext. Link)

Award June. 18, 2025

Tay Zhiwei, Senior Researcher of the Medical Care Technology Research Group, received the Journal of Materials Chemistry B Oral Presentation Award at the 41st Annual Meeting of the Japan Drug Delivery Systems (DDS).

Update Oct. 1, 2025

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Update Apr. 1, 2025

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The Medical Care Technology Research Group was launched; the Artificial Organ Research Group was closed.

Update Oct. 1, 2024

Oral Frail Research Group was launched; QOL and Materials Research Group was closed.

Update Oct. 1, 2024

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Award Jun. 13, 2024

Toshihiro Takamatsu of the Medical Devices Research Group, received the Best Innovative Contribution Award, which was presented during the Technology Symposium - "Amazing Technologies" in The 32nd International Congress of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.

Award Jun. 7, 2024

Ryo Nishihara, Senior Researcher of Nano-biodevice Research Group, recieved the Marlene Deluca Prize at the 22nd ISBC & 20th ISLS.

Update Apr. 1, 2024

Oral Frail Research Group was launched; QOL and Materials Research Group was closed.

Update Oct. 1, 2023

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Update Apr. 1, 2023

The Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology Research Group and the Cell handling and diagnostic technology Research Group have been launched, while the Molecular Composite Physiology Research Group has been closed.

Update Apr. 1, 2022

(Staff page, Medical Devices R. G., Biomaterials R. G., Molecular Composite Physiology R. G., Bioimaging R. G., etc.)

Update Oct. 1, 2021

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Update Apr. 1, 2021

(Staff page, Medical Devices R. G., Biomaterials R. G., Molecular Composite Physiology R. G. and Bioimaging R. G.)

Update Sep. 1, 2020

The Biomarker Analysis Research Group has been renamed the Cellular Function Analysis Research Group.
The Molecular Composite Medicine Research Group has been renamed the Molecular Composite Physiology Research Group.

Award Apr. 11, 2020

Kumiko Yoshihara received the Stephen Bayne Mid-Career Award from the International Dental Society (IDAR).

Update Apr. 1, 2020

The English version of this website was launched.