Announcement

The Stellar Science Foundation (hereinafter referred to as "SS-F"), a general incorporated association based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, led by Founder/ Representative Director Takanori Takebe, has launched the SS-F Inventor Bridge Program to provide financial assistance to research labs with world-class achievements to attract outstanding researchers from both Japan and abroad. As the first recipient of this program, the Nishimasu Laboratory at the University of Tokyo, led by Professor Hiroshi Nishimasu, has been selected. The lab has welcomed Dr. Sundaram Acharya, a researcher from the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB), a leading research institute in genome science in India. The Nishimasu Laboratory is renowned for its groundbreaking research in structural life sciences, and with the support of this program, it aims to further accelerate its research through Dr. Acharya's contribution. About the SS-F Inventor Bridge Program Many research laboratories in Japan face challenges in attracting top talent. One significant hurdle is securing funding to hire researchers. Particularly when recruiting internationally, it is common for the process of applying for fellowships or research grants to take over a year after…

  The Stellar Science Foundation (hereinafter referred to as "SS-F") has recently launched the "SS-F New-Generation Program," a new initiative aimed at fostering young researchers who will lead the next generation. Dr. Haruka Sasaki, an Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, has been selected as the first researcher for this program. About the SS-F New-Generation Program SS-F has a vision of realizing People-Centric Science, a research ecosystem centered around people. This vision is based on the belief that in order to advance the world through the power of science, scientists need to connect with a diverse range of individuals beyond their own fields. However, the current situation presents a challenge, as researchers often have limited opportunities for meaningful dialogue across organizations and disciplines.To address this issue, the SS-F New-Generation Program provides the following support to young researchers, promoting discoveries and inventions that arise from interdisciplinary exchanges, thereby accelerating their research. Key support provided: ● Mentoring from top scientists (Stellar Inventors) who are part of the SS-F community.● Support from SS-F science experts in presenting at academic…

Stellar Science Foundation (hereinafter referred to as "SS-F") exhibited a booth at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine, held from March 23rd (Thursday) to 25th (Saturday), 2023, at the Kyoto International Conference Center. In addition, SS-F’s Founder/ Representative Director, Takanori Takebe, delivered a keynote speech, participated in a symposium on diversity, and took part in a special session on the practical application of next-generation regenerative medicine. The Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine is the largest society in Japan in the field of regenerative medicine, and the annual meeting brings together over 3,000 participants from industry, government, and academia. Through presentations and the booth exhibit, we were able to share information about the establishment and vision of SS-F with many participants. Professor Hideyuki Okano, President of the Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine, in front of the SS-F booth.  

Mariko Kita, Executive Director of SS-F, will speak at the 45th Annual Meeting of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan (MBSJ) during the MBSJ Special Program on Thursday, December 1, from 11:45 am to 12:55 pm. She will present the activities of SS-F in English alongside renowned global research funding organizations such as EMBO and HFSP. There will also be an announcement of a new program aimed at the next generation. MBSJ Special Program “The role of organizations in international science” Date/Time: December 1 (Thu) 11:45~12:55 Venue: Room 1 (Makuhari Messe, International Conference Hall, 2F, Convention Hall A)