Overview of the Projects of the HTR
The Hokkaido Organization for Translational Research (HTR) is a research institution that support life science seeds research projects originating from universities and business enterprises, with the aim to facilitate the practical application of newly developed medicines, medical equipment, and in vitro diagnostic agents (this type of research support is termed translational research).
Missions
of the HTR
Through translational research, to contribute to
- facilitate the practical application of results of basic research related to the life sciences,
- improve the conditions of medical science including citizen welfare,
- the economy of Japan and Hokkaido by creating new industries, and by strengthening and stimulating the economy.
Overview of the Projects of the HTR
| Program Name | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology “Translational Research Network Program” |
|---|---|
| Project Name | All Hokkaido Translational Research Project for Advanced Medicine |
| Representative Organization | Hokkaido University |
| Administrating Organizations | Sapporo Medical University, Asahikawa Medical University |
| Principal Researcher | Keizo YAMAGUCHI（President, Hokkaido University） |
| Project Operation Period | From April 1st, 2012 to March 31st, 2017 |
| Executive | Hokkaido Organization for Translational Research（HTR） Exective Director : Keizo YAMAGUCHI（President, Hokkaido University） |
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