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Developing into a Bio-Specialty Pharmaceutical Organization based on our Mission to Supply Vaccines

The Research Foundation for Microbial Diseases of Osaka University (BIKEN Foundation) was first built at the campus of the University in 1934, supported by the strong passion of a bacteriologist to “protect Japanese people from infectious diseases” and donations by a philanthropist.
While another institution established at the same time (currently known as the Research Institute for Microbial Diseases of Osaka University) has conducted basic research on microbial diseases, the BIKEN Foundation has been engaged in applied research, manufacturing vaccines and providing laboratory services. This pioneering venture business model has led to developing and supplying a number of first vaccines in Japan.

Using its proprietary biotechnologies, the BIKEN Foundation not only conducts research and development and manufacture and supply of vaccines and other biological products, but also provides laboratory diagnostic services that contribute to the prevention of infectious diseases and early detection of cancer. We strive to develop the world’s first innovative made-in-Japan biological products through open innovations using the network with academia that was created since its establishment.

General Information

Name
The Research Foundation for Microbial Diseases of Osaka University
Date of Establishment
June 6, 1934
Basic fund
JPY500.05 million
Number of Employees
940; As of April 1,2023
Total asset amount
JPY199.4 billion; As of March 31,2023
Representative
YONEDA Yoshihiro ; Director General
Offices
Suita City, Osaka
Activities
•Research on microbial diseases
•Manufacture and supply of vaccines and other biological products
•Aid to academic research
•Clinical test searvices

Officers List

Director General
YONEDA Yoshihiro
Director
SATO Naobumi
Director
MURAKAMI Seiichi
Director
TANAKA Takashi
Director
MANABE Sadao
Director
ABE Keiichi
Director
MORI Yasuko
Director
KUSAO Koichi
Corporate Auditor
MITSUNARI Kenji
Corporate Auditor
DOI Nobuyuki