The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced the adoption bases of the "World Top Level Research Center Program (WPI)" in 29.Two projects were adopted: the International Research Organization for Neuro-Intelligence at the University of Tokyo and the Institute for Nano-Life Sciences at Kanazawa University.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has been promoting the World Top Level Research Center Program (WPI) since 2007.We will provide intensive support for the concept of forming a world-class research center centered on high-level researchers.We are encouraging voluntary efforts such as the introduction of system reforms, gathering a large number of front-line researchers from all over the world, and aiming to build a "visible research center" that boasts an excellent research environment and high research standards.
This time, the open call for participants started in February 2017, and applications from 2 institutions were accepted by April 4.After that, the program committee examined it and it was adopted by the University of Tokyo and Kanazawa University.
The University of Tokyo aims to create a new academic field "Neuro intelligence" that connects life science and informatics. It is said that it will contribute to the future society through "understanding the essence of human intelligence", "overcoming disorders of brain neural circuits", and "development of new AI". It is an ambitious project aimed at synergies in the three fields, and was evaluated as having a large scientific impact.
Kanazawa University has developed "nano-endoscopic technology" that can directly observe, analyze, and manipulate intracellular nanodynamics by fusing and developing the world's most advanced bio-SPM (scanning probe microscope) technology and supramolecular chemistry technology. do.Furthermore, the cause of dysfunction caused by cancer cells will be elucidated at the nano level.Taking advantage of Kanazawa University's strengths of bio-SPM technology and cancer research, it was evaluated that great development is expected in life science.
Up to 7 million yen will be supported each year for 10 years at each base.Achievement of world-class research, realization of an international research environment, reform of research organization, and creation of integrated areas are required.
