FOR COMPANIES
Collaboration
The Department of Laboratory Medicine welcomes industry-academia collaboration in various forms — joint research, contract research, and technology transfer — through basic and clinical research related to the diagnosis and treatment of hematologic malignancies. We flexibly tailor collaboration to your company's needs, whether that involves new diagnostic technologies, therapeutic drug development, or building testing platforms. Please feel free to contact us to get started.
Collaboration Menu
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Joint Research
Companies and the university share costs and personnel to conduct joint research. Ownership of intellectual property arising from the research is determined through mutual discussion. We can accommodate a wide range of fields, including hematologic oncology, infectious disease, and laboratory medicine.
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Contract Research
The university carries out research commissioned by a company. We undertake specialized analyses such as evaluation of specific compounds, devices, or reagents, and drug sensitivity testing using patient-derived cells.
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Technology Transfer & Licensing
We are available to discuss licensing agreements and technology transfer for the practical application of diagnostic technologies, assay systems, and analytical methods developed in our laboratory.
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Research Funding & Endowed Chairs
We welcome financial support for our research activities and contributions in the form of scholarship donations. Inquiries regarding the establishment of endowed chairs are also welcome, in accordance with university regulations.
Process
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Inquiry
Please contact us first by email. Providing an overview of the research content and your requirements will help us respond smoothly.
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Consultation &
MeetingWe listen to your requirements and discuss the direction, format, and schedule of the collaboration. Detailed information exchange takes place under an NDA when necessary.
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Contract
Joint research or contract research agreements are concluded through the industry-academia collaboration office of the Institute of Science Tokyo. Intellectual property handling and cost sharing are clearly defined in the contract.
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Research & Reporting
Research begins in accordance with the contract. We maintain close collaboration through regular progress reports and meetings, and submit a final report upon completion.
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Utilizing Outcomes &
Ongoing CollaborationWe discuss the practical application, patenting, and publication of the results obtained, and actively support the development of ongoing collaborative relationships.
CONTACT
Inquiries About Industry-Academia Collaboration
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
A member of our team will get back to you.