We invite several leading life science experts as guest lecturers, and they introduce and present the latest research findings and trends on cutting-edge research topics. Among the presenters, we have Nobel laureates such as Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi and Dr. Shinya Yamanaka. Recently, we have also been increasingly inviting experts from industry to give lectures on drug discovery. In addition to on-site venues that allow for close discussions with lecturers, we will also incorporate web streaming to make it accessible to a wider audience across the country. After the lectures, we will hold a business card exchange event, which we hope will be attended by many researchers from universities, companies, and research institutes to expand the circle of exchange.

As part of the Senri Life Science Seminars, once every two years we hold an ‘International Symposium’ (in English), where prominent researchers from overseas gather to give lectures on the world’s most cutting-edge research topics.

We have been organizing evening lectures and get-togethers with the speakers after the lectures in the spirit of fostering an atmosphere in which young researchers can engage in open and candid discussions, with the principles of “you can ask anything and say what you really think,” and “don’t be embarrassed to ask anything.” This “Shin-Tekijuku” alternates between three themes each month: ‘The Fascination of the Brain,’ ‘Challenges in Rare Diseases,’ and ‘Invitation to Future Drug Discovery.’
After Corona, we will continue to prioritize on-site events while also maintaining web streaming. We have also resumed get-togethers after the lectures at the venue with the aim of facilitating interaction among all participants.

“Behind success, sweat and tears”
We hold the “AKIRA Juku,” inviting successful researchers to share the hidden aspects behind their success, with the aim of inspiring and motivating young researchers in their future endeavors. This “AKIRA Juku,” conducted twice a year, incorporates the “Shin-Tekijuku” principles of “you can ask anything and say what you really think,” and “don’t be embarrassed to ask anything.” This will be followed by post-lecture get-togethers with the speakers.

In order to promote creative science and technology and contribute to new developments of the 21st century,as well as the future of human society, we honor extremely promising researchers who play a significant role in these aspects with the Osaka Science Prize. (Co-sponsored with Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, and (the general incorporated association) Osaka Science & Technology Center.)