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Apr. 3, 2026 BDR News
Meetings
Successful Wrap-Up of the Annual RIKEN BDR Symposium
The RIKEN BDR Symposium 2026 "Biological Horizons: Innovative Explorations into Life’s Mechanisms and Dynamics" was held March 2 and 3, 2026, spotlighting cutting-edge research by up-and-coming researchers
Dec. 16, 2025 BDR News
Meetings
Beyond Mentorship: Mirai Alliance Launches Year-Long Support Network for Women in Life Sciences
The Mirai Alliance, a new year-long support network for women researchers, launches at RIKEN BDR with a Kickoff Symposium.
Nov. 27, 2025 BDR News
Meetings
Exhibit Booth at the 48th Annual Meeting of the MBSJ
Nov. 11, 2025 BDR News
BDR Team Director Tomoya Kitajima awarded the Osaka Science Prize
Oct. 1, 2025 BDR News
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A Spirit of Adventure Originating from Left-Right Asymmetry
Special Postdoctoral Researcher Tomoki Ishibashi studies left-right asymmetry observed in molecules, cells and organs of living organisms. He talks about his research as well as future aspirations.
Sep. 22, 2025 BDR News
Public Events
Calling for submissions for the 6th Ikimon Coloring Contest!
Jul. 22, 2025 BDR News
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The Future Beyond Automation
Senior Technical Scientist Nobuyuki Tanaka applies engineering to biology through microfabrication and robotics. He discusses how automation can eliminate human intervention, allowing researchers to observe life in its most natural state.
May 12, 2025 BDR News
Meetings
Navigating academia – the way forward for women
Three distinguished women scientists shared career insights at RIKEN BDR’s “Inspiring Women in Science” symposium
Apr. 22, 2025 BDR News
New Director Takes the Helm at RIKEN BDR
Mar. 31, 2025 BDR News
Three new team leaders join RIKEN BDR
Mar. 21, 2025 BDR News
Former BDR Team Leader Shigeru Kuratani selected as Japan Academy Prize recipient
Mar. 8, 2025 BDR News
Meetings
Careers in Science—Perspectives of Women Researchers and Technical Staff
The second IDWGIS Symposium Held at the BDR
Mar. 6, 2025 BDR News
BDR research scientist awarded the Public Trust Cardiovascular Research Fund–Uchida Prize Prize
Jan. 23, 2025 BDR News
Team Leader Ichiro Hiratani Awarded Hyogo Prefectural Science Prize
He was recognized for his pioneering research on the development of scRepli-seq, a method that allows genome-wide analysis of DNA replication states at the single-cell and single-chromosome levels.
Dec. 27, 2024 BDR News
Public Events
BDR Takes Part in RIKEN Open Days in Kobe and Yokohama
Building connections with the local community
Dec. 10, 2024 BDR News
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Measuring Various Things with Mass Spectrometers
Research Scientist Keiko Masuda develops high-precision mass spectrometry techniques. She collaborates across disciplines, providing essential data to identify proteins and uncover complex biological functions within living cells and systems.
Nov. 25, 2024 BDR News
RIKEN BDR will be exhibiting at the 47th Annual Meeting of the MBSJ
Introducing research activities, services, job and study opportunities
Nov. 15, 2024 BDR News
Meetings
Navigating Failures and Transitions: Key Lessons from the BDR Launchpad Series
Dr. Miho Matakatsu discussed her transition to the biotech industry, while Prof. Fumio Motegi highlighted the role of failures in scientific success
Aug. 15, 2024 BDR News
Meetings
Fostering Diversity in Science: Insights from Professor Fiona Watt
Inspiring Dialogue on Inclusivity Hosted by BDR Launchpad
Jul. 31, 2024 BDR News
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What’s Important for Experimental Automation?
Special Postdoctoral Researcher Atsushi Shibai, a robotics engineer, automates bacterial evolution experiments. He builds custom, low-cost devices and discusses finding the ideal balance between high-tech automation and flexible human judgment