Unraveling
what it means to be alive

Scientific breakthroughs and technological innovations are born from curiosity-driven research.

At RIKEN BDR, we are striving to clarify the biology underlying the foundations of life, and apply the knowledge acquired through our research to address global issues facing humanity.

Latest Research

Jun. 28, 2022

Human-robot-AI teamwork accelerates regenerative medicine

Jun. 3, 2022

Rapid, single-cell analysis of microbiotas now possible

A new method for single cells can rapidly determine the make-up of bacterial communities in the gut and environment

May. 26, 2022

Palaeospondylus : long-standing mystery of vertebrate evolution solved using powerful X-rays

May. 9, 2022

Iron-snatching compound effective against the parasitic amoeba Entamoeba histolytica

A safe and effective drug against a parasitic amoeba could come from a new approach that exploits the parasite’s need for iron

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Featured Events

Oct. 29, 2022

RIKEN Open Day in Kobe

On-site events return for the first time in three years at the Kobe Campus along with some online programs! On-site programs include tours of the labs and facilities by researchers, and hands-on activities. Participation in programs on-site requires advance registration.

Jan. 24 - 27, 2023

Yamada Conference LXXV

Opening and Keynote Speakers:
Nobutaka Hirokawa (The University of Tokyo, Japan) and Cliff Tabin (Harvard Medical School, USA)

Feb. 15 - 17, 2023

2023 RIKEN BDR-CuSTOM Joint Organoid Symposium

- Oral presentations / Participants requiring a visa to enter Japan: Friday, October 21, 2022
- Poster presentations / General registration: Friday, December 16, 2022

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