National Institute for Basic Biology Founded, Dr. Masutaro Kuwabara appointed first General Director.

First NIBB Conference convened.

Dr. Haruo Kanatani appointed 2nd General Director.

Dr. Tokindo Okada appointed 3rd General Director.

Dr. Ikuo Takeuchi appointed 4th General Director.

Dr. Hideo Mouri appointed 5th General Director.

Dr. Motoya Katsuki appointed 6th General Director.

NIBB convened the first Okazaki Biology Conference (OBC) with the aim of creating international communities of researchers tackling new fields in basic biology.

The first NIBB International Practical Course was held to promote the spread of new techniques and international exchange among young scientists from both Japan and abroad.

Dr. Kiyotaka Okada appointed 7th General Director.

Dr. Masayuki Yamamoto appointed 8th General Director.

Dr. Kiyokazu Agata appointed 9th General Director.