Call for Proposal
Basic information of the Research Area
[Supra-Biological Tissue]Creation and Novel Function Development of Supra-Biological Tissues through Interdisciplinary Fusion
Research Supervisor
Kazunari AkiyoshiProfessor Emeritus ＆ Project Professor, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine
Strategic Objective
Challenging to create suprabiological tissue
Overview
This research area explores supra-biological tissues, defined as tissues wherein the intrinsic functions of living organisms are either enhanced, diminished, or newly introduced to specialize or adapt to specific functions. Our endeavor involves the creation of supra-biological tissues through various combinations of biological and synthetic materials.
In detail, we aim to construct high-functioning, high-quality tissues with functionalities, morphologies, or polarities equivalent to those found in living organisms. We also focus on the design and control of cell population composition and organization to create dynamic material systems that exhibit specific functions. To realize this vision, it is crucial that manufacturing research and the understanding of phenomena and principles interact in a mutually reinforcing manner. Incorporating new ideas, concepts, and technologies that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries is essential. In this research area, we promote research with a dual focus on practical applications across a wide range of fields and free and unrestricted basic research, through interdisciplinary integration and researcher connections. We also work on understanding and modeling the regulatory mechanisms of biological tissues, such as intercellular communication, as well as the combined dynamics of materials/devices and cell populations. Additionally, we develop new enabling technologies to support these efforts.
Innovative technologies and new insights created in this area are expected to bring innovation to the fields of bio and life sciences, materials science, and medicine, etc.
Research Area Advisors
| Satoru Kidoaki | Professor, Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University |
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| Shimpei Gotoh | Professor, Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University |
| Toshiro Sato | Professor, Keio University School of Medicine |
| Haruko Takeyama | Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University |
| Kohei Tsumoto | Professor, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo |
| Nobuhiko Nomura | Professor, Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba |
| Yoshinobu Baba | Director General, Institute for Quantum Life Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology |
| Tetsuji Yamaoka | Department Head, Department of Clinical Engineering, Faculty of Health Sciences, Komatsu University |
The list of Research Area Advisor will be updated later.
Schedule of Selection Process
| Deadline for application | 2025/06/03 at 12:00 noon, Japan time |
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| Document-based review | Late June – Middle of July |
| JST will contact to the interviewees no later than | Early July - Late July |
| Interview-based review（ONLINE） ※Interview date and time will be assigned by JST. |
Middle of July – Early August |
Research Supervisor's Policy
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