“HLS-Holistic Life Science” is a field that aims to advance the science and technology of life science and biotechnology, and thereby realize a bio-driven society that is friendly to humans and the earth; in other words, a "bio-first society".
Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) has established priority strategic fields with the goal of opening up new frontiers in academia and industry, and has launched initiatives to achieve solutions to social issues and the realization of a prosperous future society as well as systematic and strategic partnerships with industry and the international community. HLS is positioned as one of these strategic areas. In addition, it promotes university-wide bio-strategy.
HLS promotes cross-disciplinary research to create new value through science and technology unique to Tokyo Tech, and builds a "Tokyo Tech bio-ecosystem" to solve various social issues through the formation of communities in cooperation with companies and public authorities, thereby contributing to the realization of a bio-first society.
In order to realize the frontiers of academia and industry, Tokyo Tech will continue to impart knowledge that will enrich society and lead the way in developing professionals who can build a brighter future and create new value. For this purpose, systematic and strategic partnerships with industry and the international community have become extremely important. Holistic Life Science (HLS), a strategic field, is a priority of the university and an initiative to solve various social issues for a prosperous future. Crucial to achieving an environmentally friendly and bio-driven society, it is a field of science and engineering that is essential for creating innovations that contribute to medicine and health. In order to promote the creation of new value through science and technology that is unique to Tokyo Tech, we have established a cross-disciplinary HLS research system. We hope that you will use this website to collaborate with faculty members in the HLS field at Tokyo Tech.
President, Tokyo TechKazuya Masu
To develop basic technologies for the production and biofinery of bioplastics, high-performance chemicals, biofuels, etc. using microorganisms such as bacteria and microalgae, and to build a recycling-oriented society by reducing environmental burden and CO2 emissions through the use of bio-resources.
<Research Areas> Bioplastics, Functional Materials, Microbial Metabolism, Algae, Decarbonization
To maintain the global environment, we will make effective use of bioresources and improve efficiency through smart agriculture to increase productivity and achieve zero emissions. In addition, we will create innovation through genome editing and the development of functional materials.
<Research Areas> Decarbonization, Photosynthesis, Plants, Crop Breeding, Food and Health
For the treatment of intractable diseases, we are exploring innovative drug discovery for small molecule drugs, biopharmaceuticals such as nucleic acid and protein drugs, and new modalities such as regenerative medicine and cell therapy. We also promote research on imaging and drug delivery systems (DDS) to support drug discovery.
<Research Areas> Small & medium Molecule/Protein Drug, Imaging, DDS, Gene Therapy, Regenerative Medicine/Cell Therapy
To create innovation in the field of health and medicine by promoting basic research on developmental regeneration, metabolism/metabolome, proteome, etc., as well as research on elucidation of disease mechanisms, gene therapy, application to regenerative medicine, and development of medical devices and diagnostic methods.
<Research Areas> Metabolism/Metabolome, Disease Science, Cell Therapy, AI medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, Biomaterials, Healthcare
To promote cutting-edge basic research in life science and to establish key technologies for advanced biotechnology.
<Research Areas> Basic Biology, Chemical Biology, Analysis and Measurement Technology, Data Science
Tokyo Tech HLS Administrative Office
