Purpose of Establishment
The purpose of the establishment of Iwate Biotechnology
Research Center is to contribute to the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries
industries and the food industry in Iwate Prefecture by conducting basic
research using leading-edge biotechnology in order to support research on
application of biotechnology by testing/research institutions set up by the
Iwate Prefectural Government.
Overview of Operations
- By using the
facilities and equipment at Iwate Biotechnology Research Center, basic research
on biotechnology is conducted with regard to assignments commissioned by the
Iwate Prefectural Government.
Major
Commissioned Assignments
I.
Development of technologies that
contribute to production of competitive agricultural, forestry, and fishery
products
II. Development
of technologies that contribute to the maintenance of health
- In order to
obtain up-to-date information about biotechnology, researchers are sent to
academic/research conferences and research institutions in Japan and overseas
for collecting various types of literature and reference materials.
- Iwate
Biotechnology Research Center holds public seminars and symposiums on
biotechnology to improve the quality of researchers at the Center and in Iwate
Prefecture, and actively promotes research exchange with researchers in Japan
and overseas.
- In order to master
the state-of-the-art technology related to biotechnology, the Center provides
training programs.
Research Structure
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