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Fostering Connections and New Perspectives — The Journey of the SS-F New Generation Program

2025/04/24
The SS-F New Generation Program is an initiative to support the multifaceted growth of young researchers. The program's first fellow, Dr. Haruka Sasaki, an assistant professor at the Graduate School of Dentistry at Tohoku University, participated over a two-year period. In this interview, she reflects on the transformation she experienced through her engagement with SS-F while pursuing her unique research on the link between asthma and umami receptors.
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“Never Give Up, No Matter How Many Times You Are Rejected: The Passion for Germ Cell Research That Paved the Way to a Stunning Career”──Germ Cell Researcher, Naoko Irie

2025/03/19
"What excites me most is the moment when I feel I am truly uncovering the fundamental mysteries of life," Irie shares about the allure of her research. She describes how her journey through different fields led to unexpected discoveries. From a childhood curiosity to an unconventional change of academic direction, and ultimately to securing a research position in the UK through her own initiative, we trace the path that led Irie to become a researcher exploring the profound mysteries of life.
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Scientific Innovation Begins with Connections—SS-F Convening Brings Together Partners to Share Insights

2025/02/28
On January 20, 2025, the SS-F Symposium was held in partnership with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). Centered around the theme of "Building a Global Scientific Community," the symposium brought together leading researchers, government officials, startup professionals, and early-career scientists. We were honored to welcome Professor Stephen Quake and Professor Eimi Nishimura as keynote speakers, providing a platform for researchers to engage in discussions on cutting-edge research and global innovation.
ABOUT US

Perhaps it is,
It may be a small realization like a coincidence or
or a mere inspiration.
But it could also be
It may be something that moves the world forward.

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OUR MODEL

The Stellar Model

The Stellar Model is a new research support model for seamlessly realizing original academic research to social implementation.

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Stellar Inventors

Researchers who combine unparalleled, unique perspectives and imagination with a commitment to ambitious scientific research. We call them Stellar Inventors.

Investment

In order for stellar inventors to make world-leading discoveries and inventions that no one else has been able to create, we provide comprehensive support, including research funding, to create an environment in which inventors can focus purely on their research.

Inclusion

By providing inclusive opportunities for people from different fields to interact with each other, we will provide new perspectives on research, leading to the early realization of invention and innovation.

COMMUNITY

Scientists can immerse themselves and focus on their research
to immerse and concentrate on their research.
and focus on their research.

Many individuals, corporations, and organizations have endorsed the purpose of SS-F. Together with you, we aim to become a platform that supports scientific research in a completely new way.

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