Programs Department of Basic Medical Research

Overview

The Department of Basic Medical Research supports basic research on diseases and the research environment based on the Project for Basic Medical Research, part of the Plan for Promotion of Medical Research and Development.

Division of Basic Medical Research

The Division of Basic Medical Research supports basic R&D to elucidate the functions of life phenomena, such as brain function, immunity, and aging, and the mechanisms of various diseases with an emphasis on those that pose current and future social challenges in Japan. The division aims to support basic research that will produce results that will lead to clinical application by linking with other projects’ R&D and clinical R&D.

Last updated 10/28/20