NIBB and the Institute of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tokushima University have signed an agreement of cooperation which is deemed effective from November 26, 2020.
This agreement aims to promote mutual collaborative activities in the capacity of research and education centers that lead the way in world class, cutting edge research in the field of medical science and basic biology, as well as to utilize the results of these activities for research on a mutual basis. It also strengthens the support infrastructure for collaborative use and research nationwide, and to stimulate international academic exchange.
In order to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 infection, the signing ceremony was held in a remote capacity via an online connection between Tokushima and Okazaki.

Dr. Kiyokazu Agata, the Director General of NIBB and Dr. Toyomasa Katagiri, the Director of IAMS shaking hands through the screen.