About AMED Overview

Name

Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development

Established

April 1, 2015

History

Objectives/Main projects covered by AMED

Ministers in charge

The Prime Minister
The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
The Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

Laws forming the basis for AMED

Act on Promotion of Healthcare Policy
Act on the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development

Staff

About 370

Budget

JPY 126.6 billion (FY 2018)

Board of Directors / Organization

Last updated 2018.11.13