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Opening a Joint Research Center at Keio University Tonomachi Town Campus

A joint research center focused on the central nervous system and human OPN5 has been opened at Keio University Tonomachi Town Campus. Researchers from Keio University, RIKEN, and 坪田ラボ will collaborate to advance research and development.

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Research team of approximately 7 people, including professors
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Announced details

Joint research and research center relating to the non-visual receptor OPN5
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)

Central nervous system, neuroscience, regenerative medicine, developmental biology, neurosurgery, quantum life sciences, ophthalmology

Launch date24 June 2026 (already opened)
Relationship between the counterparty and the company
Tsubota Laboratory Incorporated4890
Relationship with the Company

Joint research relationship. No capital or personnel relationship is stated.

CounterpartyKeio University Regenerative Medicine Research CenterRIKEN Center for Brain Science

The Keio University Regenerative Medicine Research Center is a research center headed by Professor Hideyuki Okano (岡野栄之) as director. The RIKEN Center for Brain Science is a research center where Professor Hideyuki Okano (岡野栄之) serves as team director.

Location (as indicated in this announcement)

Keio University Tonomachi Town Campus

Approximately 7 people, including professors, with approximately 5 PI and research staff. Dedicated laboratories, cell culture facilities, and an environment for light-stimulation experiments have been established.
Impact on Business Performance

The company states that the center will accelerate the creation and advancement of the pipeline, but no specific impact on earnings has been disclosed.

The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.

Announced details
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Names of Products / Services CoveredJoint research and research center relating to the non-visual receptor OPN5
CounterpartyKeio University Regenerative Medicine Research Center, RIKEN Center for Brain Science
Counterparty overviewThe Keio University Regenerative Medicine Research Center is a research center headed by Professor Hideyuki Okano (岡野栄之) as director. The RIKEN Center for Brain Science is a research center where Professor Hideyuki Okano (岡野栄之) serves as team director.
Relationship with the CompanyJoint research relationship. No capital or personnel relationship is stated.
Launch date24 June 2026 (already opened)
Applicable areaCentral nervous system, neuroscience, regenerative medicine, developmental biology, neurosurgery, quantum life sciences, ophthalmology
LocationKeio University Tonomachi Town Campus
Location scaleApproximately 7 people, including professors, with approximately 5 PI and research staff. Dedicated laboratories, cell culture facilities, and an environment for light-stimulation experiments have been established.
Impact on Business PerformanceThe company states that the center will accelerate the creation and advancement of the pipeline, but no specific impact on earnings has been disclosed.
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The reasons the company gives

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To elucidate the functions of OPN5 in the central nervous system and the molecular characteristics and physiological functions of human OPN5, thereby accelerating the creation of new research seeds and the creation and advancement of the pipeline.

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