Division of Moonshot Research and Development Program Moonshot Research and Development Program

Outline

Key Fields	Moonshot Research and Development Program
R&D phase	Basic Study, Applied Study, Nonclinical Study/Pre-clinical Study, Clinical Study, Clinical Trials, None
Contact	Office of Project Management Division of Moonshot Research and Development Program E-mail: moonshot"AT"amed.go.jp , Replace "AT" with "@" Remarks: ※Please contact us, preferably by e-mail using the above contact information.

Overview

"Moonshot Research and Development" is a bold new R&D program from AMED that aims to create disruptive innovation in Japan.
To solve issues facing future society, AMED is driving R&D in ambitious projects that are more than just extensions of conventional technology.

Moonshot Research and Development Program (Cabinet Office)
The basic approach for the Moonshot Research and Development Program (Cabinet Office)
Guidelines for Operation and Evaluation of the Moonshot R&D Program in Health and Medical Fields (Cabinet Office・MEXT・MHLW・METI)

AMED is tackling Moonshot Goal 7 in the health and medical field.

In order to achieve Moonshot Goal 7 as set forth by the Headquarters for Healthcare Policy, AMED will conduct research and development (R&D) in accordance with the R&D Concept established by the Cabinet Office, MEXT, MHLW and METI.

｢Realization of sustainable care systems to overcome major diseases by 2040, for enjoying one’s life with relief and release from health concerns until 100 years old｣

Moonshot Goal 7 : R&D Activities

Introducing activities in Moonshot Goal 7, including symposiums, lectures, and videos of research results.
Click on the URL or image below to access the R&D Activities page.

Moonshot Goal 7 : R&D Activities

Research and Development Program & management (Portfolio)　New!

Updated on May 8

This document is an overview of the "portfolio" that serves as the management plan for Moonshot Goal 7 in an easily understandable manner.
It includes the overall structure of Goal 7, individual projects, and the story of realization by 2040,
Dr. Hirano, Moonshot Program Director, will answer questions and introduce the portfolio.

Click on the image to view the PDF file.

The Moonshot Goal engaged by AMED

Toward the attainment of the Moonshot Goal 7 finalized by the Headquarters for Healthcare Policy, research and development will be implemented by combining based on the basic approach to the R&D program specified by the Cabinet Office, MEXT, MHLW and METI.

The summery of "Moonshot goal7." For details, see

Management and Evaluation Framework

This figure shows the overall promotion framework of Moonshot R&D.
The Moonshot Program Director (PD) and Moonshot Sub-PD’s will provide necessary guidance and advice to the research projects conducted by the PMs in order to achieve the Moonshot goals set by the Headquarters for Healthcare Policy.

Moonshot R&D promotion framework. Please see above for the details.

Moonshot Program Director

HIRANO Toshio (Professor Emeritus, Osaka University, President, Osaka International Cancer Treatment Foundation)

Specializes in immunology and life science; PhD.
Discovered Interleukin 6 and opened new ways to treat autoimmune diseases.
Draws on deep and wide-ranging knowledge and experience, from work promoting cutting edge multidisciplinary research to basic medical research to medical applications; served as head of Osaka University and of QST
Recognized by numerous prizes, including the Crafoord Prize and the Japan Prize
Appointed in 2016 as the first President of the National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology

R&D Projects

Each PM's project website provides up-to-date information.
Each project title links to the corresponding project's website.

Adopted in FY2020 (1st Time)
PM Name	Affiliation	Position	Project Name	Project Overview	Latest Symposium Video
ABE Takaaki	Tohoku University	Professor	Mitochondrial Medicine	Document	Video
KURITA Masakazu	The University of Tokyo	Lecturer	Development of method for complex tissue regeneration via tissue embryonization	Document	Video
NAKANISHI Makoto	The University of Tokyo	Professor	Extending healthy lifespan by elimination of senescent cells　In Japanese only	Document	Video
MURAKAMI Masaaki	Hokkaido University	Professor	Curing diseases by Quantum Technology and Neural Pathways！　In Japanese only	Document	Video
YANAGISAWA Masashi	University of Tsukuba	Professor	Deciphering and Engineering Sleep and Hibernation -- The Future of Medical Care	Document	Video

Adopted in FY2022 (2nd Time)
PM Name	Affiliation	Position	Project Name	Project Overview	Latest Symposium Video
NANGAKU Masaomi	The University of Tokyo	Professor	Bring hospital into home toward controlling inflammation at home	Document	-
HONDA Kenya	Keio University	Professor	Understanding and harnessing the role of the gut microbiome in healthy longevity	Document	-

Adopted in FY2022 (3rd Time)
PM Name	Affiliation	Position	Project Name	Project Overview	Latest Symposium Video
KOSEKI Haruhiko	RIKEN	Deputy Director	A world of zero cancer risk created by rejuvenation using cell lineage conversion	Document	-
NISHIKAWA Hiroyoshi	Nagoya University	Professor	Actualization of a cancer-free society through regulation of chronic inflammation	Document	-

PM：Project Manager

(Reference) Other Moonshot goals and responsible Agency for R&D

Moonshot Goal	Funding Agency's
【Moonshot Goal 1】 Realization of a society in which human beings can be free from limitations of body, brain, space, and time by 2050.	Japan Science and Technology Agency（JST）
【Moonshot Goal 2】　Realization of ultra-early disease prediction and intervention by 2050.	Japan Science and Technology Agency（JST）
【Moonshot Goal 3】　Realization of AI robots that autonomously learn, adapt to their environment, evolve in intelligence and act alongside human beings, by 2050.	Japan Science and Technology Agency（JST）
【Moonshot Goal 4】　Realization of sustainable resource circulation to recover the global environment by 2050	New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)
【Moonshot Goal 5】　Creation of the industry that enables sustainable global food supply by exploiting unused biological resources by 2050.	Bio-oriented Technology Research Advancement Institution (BRAIN)
【Moonshot Goal 6】　Realization of a fault-tolerant universal quantum computer that will revolutionize economy, industry, and security by 2050.	Japan Science and Technology Agency（JST）
【Moonshot Goal 8】　Realization of a society safe from the threat of extreme winds and rains by controlling and modifying the weather by 2050.	Japan Science and Technology Agency（JST）
【Moonshot Goal 9】　Realization of a mentally healthy and dynamic society by increasing peace of mind and vitality by 2050.	Japan Science and Technology Agency（JST）