37 “global universities” selected
Date: Sep 27, 2014
Source: The Japan News
Jiji Press – The education ministry has said it will help finance the globalization and personnel training programs of 37 universities in the country, including the University of Tokyo, to strengthen their international competitiveness.
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iPS derived cells help improve ALS in mice
Date: Jun 26, 2014
Source: NHK World
A group of Japanese researchers say they have succeeded in controlling the progression of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in mice by transplanting cells made from iPS cells, or pluripotent stem cells.
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Possible new therapeutic strategy to regulate atopic dermatitis via upregulating filaggrin expression
Date: September 17, 2013
Source: Kyoto University
Associate Professor Kenji Kabashima (Department dermatology, Graduate School of Medicine), and Postdoctoral fellow Atsushi Otsuka (Innovation Center for Immunregulation Technology and Therapeutics ：AK project) found the compound to regulate atopic dermatitis via upregulating filaggrin expression.
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Award of Honor Gala 2013 – Japan Society of Northern California
Venue: The Westin St. Francis in Union Square
Location: 335 Powell St., San Francisco, CA 94102 USA
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2013
VIP Reception: 5:30 PM
General Reception: 6:00 PM
Dinner Program: 7:15 PM
Organizer: Japan Society of Northern California
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Japanese researchers win Gairdner Intl. Award Date: Mar 25, 2015 Source: NHK World Two Japanese researchers have won a prestigious international medical aw...
