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

"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 target 7: 3 targets】

【Target：3】Realization of drastic improvement of QoL without feeling load (realization of an inclusive society without health disparity)

• Goals to be achieved by the Moonshot R&D Program (Cabinet Office)
• 【Moonshot Goal 7】R&D Concept (Cabinet Office・MEXT・MHLW・METI)

NEW‼　Updated on April 16

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.

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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.

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 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