IDAC’s world renowned research facilities are divided into three divisions. Within these division are a total of fifteen laboratories collaborating with one another to achieve “smart-aging”. In addition, IDAC has three special facilities within the institute: the Cell Resource Center for Biomedical Research, the Pre-Clinical Research Center and the Center for Environmental Response and Aging.
Division of Aging Science
| DEPARTMENT | FACULTY |
|---|---|
| Department of Gene Expression Regulation | Prof. Hozumi MOTOHASHI |
| Department of Experimental Immunology | Specially Appointed Prof.(Research) Toshiyuki TAKAI |
| Department of Immunobiology | Prof. Koetsu OGASAWARA |
| Department of Modomics Biology and Medicine | Prof. Fan-Yan WEI |
| Department of Integrative Bioanalytics | Prof. Shinpei KAWAOKA |
| Department of Aging Biology | Prof. Shimpei KAWAMOTO |
| Department of In Silico | Prof. Kengo KINOSHITA |
Division of Cancer Science
| DEPARTMENT | FACULTY |
|---|---|
| Department of Molecular Oncology | Prof. Kozo TANAKA |
| Department of Cancer Biology | Prof. Natsuko CHIBA |
| Department of Thoracic Surgery | Prof. Yoshinori OKADA |
Division of Brain Science
| DEPARTMENT | FACULTY |
|---|---|
| Department of Functional Brain Imaging | Prof. Ryuta KAWASHIMA |
| Department of Human Brain Science | Prof. Motoaki SUGIURA |
| Department of Aging Research and Geriatric Medicine | Prof. Yasuyuki TAKI |
| Department of Integrative Physiology | Prof. Akiko SATO |
| Department of Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience | Associate Prof. Chihiro HOSODA |
Cell Resource Center for Biological Research
The purpose of the Cell Resource Center for Biomedical Research is the collection, establishment, quality control, distribution of useful cell lines, and the construction of an extensive database for researchers worldwide.
| DEPARTMENT | FACULTY |
|---|---|
| Cell Resource Center for Biomedical Research | Prof. Koetsu OGASAWARA |
Pre-Clinical Research Center
The Pre-Clinical Research Center’s main purpose is to determine the safety and effectiveness of devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens that may be used for the prevention, treatment and diagnosis of diseases before any clinical trials begin.
| DEPARTMENT | FACULTY |
|---|---|
| Department of Medical Engineering and Cardiology | Prof. Yoshinori OKADA |
| Department of Biomedical Measurements | Prof. Yoshifumi SAIJO |
| Department of Respiratory Engineering | Prof. Yoshinori OKADA |
Center for Environmental Response and Aging
The Center for Environmental Response Research aims to clarify functional interactions between the aging process and stress response to environmental factors, such as environmental chemicals, pathogens and mechanical stimuli. The center’s ultimate goal is to delay the aging process and alleviate age-related diseases by regulating defense mechanisms and increasing cytoprotection capacities.
| DEPARTMENT | FACULTY |
|---|---|
| Laboratory of Oxidative Stress Response | Prof. Hozumi MOTOHASHI |
| Laboratory of Nucleic Acid Modification and Damage Response | Prof. Kozo TANAKA Prof. Fan-Yan WEI, Prof. Natsuko CHIBA |
| Laboratory of Immunological Response | Prof. Koetsu OGASAWARA |
| Laboratory of Mental Stress Response | Prof. Akiko SATO |
| Laboratory of Integrated Bioinformatics | Prof. Shinpei KAWAOKA |
Brain MRI Center
The Brain MRI Center was established for “joint use” of the high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment, which is available for research on human brain function and structure. Researchers from universities, research institutes and companies who are interested in using MRI equipment can participate in brain measurement experiments.
| DEPARTMENT | FACULTY |
|---|---|
| Brain MRI Center | Prof. Motoaki SUGIURA |
Small Animal MRI Center for Research Use with Technical Advantage
| DEPARTMENT | FACULTY |
|---|---|
| Small Animal MRI Center for Research Use with Technical Advantage | Prof. Kozo TANAKA |