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【简介】 Mitsubishi Kagaku Institute of Life Sciences (MITILS) was founded in 1971 by the late Mr. Hideo Shinojima, who was a former president of Mitsubishi Chemical Industries Limited, presently Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC), to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the company.
Life Science Research Department promotes high-level basic research as “a programming research” by creating original ideas. Biomolecular Science & Technology Department is responsible for developing epochal methodologies that underlie life sciences, and elucidating the dynamics of biomolecules based on the genome. Both departments have several key laboratories functioning with their independent research themes. They work as two wheels, hand in hand, to enhance the quality of research activity at MITILS.
As a noteworthy point of reform, Translational Research Department whose responsibility is to bridge between fundamental research in MITILS and business practices in MCC was established. This department effectively transfers research results to society through the MCCs business by placing results from fundamental research into practice based on a business-driven platform.
Technology Support and Development Department comprises three research bases, including Mouse Genome Technology Center, Histo-Pathophysiological Analysis Center, and Technical Support Center to assist with daily research activities for maintaining and developing advanced science and technology.
More intimacy between society and life science technology will be required in the coming decades. Since establishment of MITILS, Knowledge-Based Civilization Research Department has played a significant role in society. In April 2002, the Center of Life Science and Society (CLSS) has been incorporated to strengthen the potential capacity of this department. This newly formed center is a wholly owned subsidiary of MITILS while the Life Science and Society Program continues its research activities within MITILS.
