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Research
Visionary Initiatives ― Shaping the future with science
Science Tokyo introduced a new vision-driven integrated research framework across the Institute in April 2025 to create enhanced societal impact across various key areas. Driving the model forward are newly established Visionary Initiatives (VIs) — international, multi-sectoral hubs that strive to solve critical societal issues based on “visions for the future.”
Science for All
Explore cutting-edge science and the frontiers of the future
Science Tokyo Faces
Article series featuring Science Tokyo researchers and their pioneering work in various fields.
Press Releases
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Bringing classical LDPC code design theory to quantum computers
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A crystalline sponge for revealing structures of large “beyond rule of 5” molecules
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Elucidating the underlying mechanism of Atg2-mediated lipid transfer in autophagy
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Making polymers fluoresce with stress
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Nanoscale multiferroic materials open the path to efficient magnetic memory technology
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Metabolic networks provide clues about the earliest stages of enzyme evolution
Spearheading future research
Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University, the predecessors of Institute of Science Tokyo identified its own leading research areas respectively and has been actively advancing its activities. These research initiatives have been carried over to Science Tokyo, forming a crucial foundation for continuously promoting cutting-edge research on a global scale.
Researcher information
Details on the researchers of Science Tokyo are available.
Resources for Researchers
Science Tokyo with outstanding facilities and support staff
We provide comprehensive support to researchers, including assistance in acquiring research funding, managing research facilities, and promoting research internationally.
Innovations with Industry
Diverse industry-academia collaboration to create innovation
By implementing the university's knowledge in collaboration with the industry, we contribute to the advancement of the industry and society, creating a virtuous cycle between Science Tokyo and society.
Nurturing university-based startups to change the world
We contribute to making the world a better place by returning the educational and research achievements of Science Tokyo to society through venture creation.
Creating medical innovation
Using the university hospital that offers world-class medical care as a field, we build a base for developing world-leading medical devices and systems, international standardization of Japanese product standards, new drug development, and creating new industries, while promoting the development of future human resources to support these initiatives.
Support for creating innovation
We have various systems in place to receive donations from companies, organizations, individuals, etc. The donated funds are used to encourage education and research at Science Tokyo, broadly returning the benefits to society through these results.
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Research Support Service Desk