New technologies originating in Japan are anticipated to contribute to “transitioning to a sustainable society.” On this basis, researchers are attempting to construct “tissues” that closely resemble those found in living organisms, although the development of such technologies remains in its early stages. Meanwhile, advances in measurement and analysis technologies have enabled a more comprehensive understanding of the complexity of biological phenomena. In addition, the sophistication of materials science and various technologies in engineering, mathematics, and information science, are helping to prepare a foundation for the development of high-quality, high-performance tissues. Accordingly, this Strategic Objective aims to take on the challenge of creating a new dynamic materials system as a new technology that combines biological and artificial materials by integrating various scientific technologies, using each material’s unique features to take advantage of both. The system will utilize tissues equivalent to living organisms as well as tissues whose functions have been adjusted and manipulated and cell populations which are created by integrating various scientific technologies.
Strategic Planning, Research and Development Division