May 27, 2022
Professor ENNISHI Daisuke at the Okayama University Hospital Center for Comprehensive Genomic Medicine has received a research grant from the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) for its 2022 “Genome
Medical Realization Biobank Utilization Program (Genome Omics Analysis
that Supports Next-generation Medical Infrastructure)”.
This project aims to develop research infrastructures, such as Japan’s
biobanks and biological samples and health and medical information
collected through cohort studies on genomic information via Omics data
analysis, that can efficiently and effectively contribute to the
realization of next-generation medicine that takes into account
individual differences due to genetic factors. Since the process of
genomic and Omics analysis involves a wide variety of targets and
methods, as well as significant time and cost, this project aims to
introduce a strategic system to analyze samples in order of priority
based on scientific merit. Admirably, Professor Ennishi’s research
proposal was selected out of thirteen applications, and he will lead a
research team under the theme of “Construction of a Spatial Single-Cell
Multi-Omics Database for Elucidation of the Pathophysiology of Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Development of Novel Therapies”
in 2022.
In response to his successful application, Professor Ennishi commented,
"The research team aims to elucidate the pathogenesis of COPD and
develop therapeutic drugs by making full use of the world-class genome
technology at Okayama University”.
Professor Ennishi is an exceptional researcher whose research efforts
have not only been recognized by Okayama University, but also by the
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Under the “Research Professor”
system at Okayama University, which was established to encourage
outstanding associate professors to become lead researchers (Principal
Investigators) in their fields of interest, Professor Ennishi has
received incentives such as increased funding and research aids.
Furthermore, he was selected for the FOREST (Fusion Orientated Research for disruptive Science and Technology) Program*,
a JST program to support young researchers. Please look forward to
reading more about the activities of Professor Ennishi’s research team
in the near future.
You can find more information about the project on the AMED news page (posted May 5, 2022).
*JST FOREST (Fusion Oriented REsearch for disruptive Science and Technology) Program
This program aims to create research seeds that will encourage
disruptive innovation through diversity and fusion without setting
specific projects or short-term goals. It helps create an environment in
which researchers can devote themselves to their research by providing
long-term support for diverse, unrestricted, challenging and
fusion-oriented research for the period of seven years (may be extended
up to ten years after an interim review).
https://www.jst.go.jp/souhatsu/en/outline/index.html
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