Joint Research with Universities and Graduate Schools

Joint Research Program with the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Osaka University

In June 2015 Osaka University and Mandom established the Advanced Cosmetic Science Joint Research Program at the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Osaka University.
In order to accelerate open innovation for creating innovative original technologies that satisfy consumers, the joint program was relocated and renewed in March 2022 to the newly established Osaka University Pharmaceutical Sciences Building No. 4. The theme of the new laboratory is to accelerate open innovation, such as expanding meeting spaces and setting up experimental spaces for new concepts.

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The joint research program employs cutting-edge technologies from fields that have seen remarkable growth in recent years, such as regenerative medicine, applying them to research the development of next-generation functional cosmetics and quasi-drugs.
In FY2023, two adjunct professors, one invited professor, two specially appointed associate professors, one guest associate professor, two specially appointed assistant professors, three part-time invited faculty member, two part-time visiting researcher, one part-time staff member, ten joint researchers, and ten graduate students, for a total of 34 people are conducting research.

The joint research program aims to advance research related to cosmetic sciences and contribute to fostering capable researchers and technicians in this field.

the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Osaka University

Central Laboratory
Experiment in progress
Cultured human skin cells

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Professor Satoshi Obika,
Director of Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University
Osaka University, tracing its roots back to Tekijuku and Kaitokudo, has developed with support from citizens. The university upholds the motto, "Live Locally, Grow Globally" and is engaged in not only basic research but also applied research aiming at implementation of research findings in practice. The Laboratory of Advanced Cosmetic Science (Mandom) Joint Research Program was inaugurated as the first joint research program of the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and celebrated its 8th anniversary in June 2023. In March 2022, the laboratory was relocated to the newly built Pharmaceutical Sciences Building 4 and made a fresh start as a center for open innovation. The program aims to create new value and a new future to give the findings of basic science back to and contribute to the well-being of society.

Efforts to Expand Our Global Network of Technology in Asia

As one of our efforts to broaden our global network of technology in Asia, Mandom is actively helping to invite young lecturers from universities in Asia to the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Osaka University.
We believe this effort to broaden the global network of technology in Asia, using the Advanced Cosmetic Science Joint Research Program as a base, will be useful for the types of value creation shown below.

Value creation expected in the future

  • Innovation by bringing together knowledge of outstanding Asian researchers
  • Research and development through joint research with Asian universities

Previous track record

[FY2022]

  • Accepted: 2 person
  • Applicable university:Gadjah Mada University, Airlangga University

[FY2020, FY2021]

  • Accepted: None
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No acceptance due to the COVID-19 pandemic

[FY2019]

  • Accepted: 2 person
  • Applicable university:Bandung Institute of Technology of Indonesia, Airlangga University

[FY2018]

  • Accepted: 2 person
  • Applicable university:Bandung Institute of Technology of Indonesia, Airlangga University

[FY2016]

  • Accepted: 1 person
  • Applicable university:Bandung Institute of Technology of Indonesia (Institut Teknologi Bandung, commonly known as ITB)

Osaka University is collaborating with universities all over the world. For example, in September 2014, the university was selected as Type A (Top Type) of the Top Global University Project of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Please see the website below for information on efforts being made as part of Osaka University's concept for the Top Global University Project, World Tekijuku.

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Concluded Agreement on a Cross-appointment System

In August 2018, Osaka University and Mandom concluded an agreement on a cross-appointment system with the aim of further promoting continued and multi-faceted cooperation with a focus on co-creation between the university and the company.

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Under this agreement, a female Mandom employee holds a concurrent position at the Graduate School and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Osaka University as a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (full-time). At the university's Laboratory of Advanced Cosmetic Science, she is engaged in international joint research with overseas faculties, and using the results to guide students in their own studies.
For details, please see the news release below.

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On March 1, 2020, Osaka University and Mandom concluded the second agreement on a cross-appointment system. Under this agreement, a female Mandom employee holds a concurrent position at the Graduate School and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Osaka University and is conducting research into replacing laboratory animal testing with alternative safety test methods.For details, please see the news release below.

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Held a Seminar Aimed at Promoting Industry-Academia Collaboration

Aiming to promote open innovation through tie-ups between industry and academia, and as a way of introducing the efforts of the Laboratory of Advanced Cosmetic Science, Mandom helps to hold seminars.

Past Event

November 24, 2022
54th Osaka University Open Lecture 2022

Presentation Cosmetics Developed by a University in Osaka, a City of Uniqueness and Diversity
Speaker Fumitaka Fujita
Invited professor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University; Manager, Fundamental Research Institute, Mandom Corporation

August 21, 2021
30th Meeting of The Society of Ambulatory and General Pediatrics of Japan

Theme New development of immune-dermatology and immune boosting balneotherapy based on vaccine/adjuvant research
Chair person Fumitaka Fujita
Invited professor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University; Manager, Fundamental Research Institute, Mandom Corporation

Presentation 1 New development of immune-dermatology and immune boosting balneotherapy based on vaccine/adjuvant research
Speaker Ken Ishii
Professor, Division of Vaccine Science, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo Mockup Vaccine Project, National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition​

Presentation 2 Temperature-sensitive cell sensor TRPM4: Function of the dermatologic system in immune reaction and new hot spring-derived activating agent
Speaker Kaori Saito
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University; Fundamental Research Institute, Mandom Corporation

October 12,2019
The 46th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association of Neuroscience Nurses

Theme A new approach for improvement of "a tired look" on faces in the evening ⁓A new theory, calld sensor science theory
Chair person Fumitaka Fujita
Osaka University, Graduate school of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guest Associate Professor/ Mandom corp., Fundamental Research Institute, Group leader

Presentation 1 Factors which affect "a tired look"on faces of women
Speaker Ayumi Yamaguchi
Mandom corp., Fundamental Research Institute, Group leader

Presentation 2 Development of the new immune controlling technology activating TRPM4, a sensor of skin sensation
Speaker Kaori Saito
Osaka University, Graduate school of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Specially Appointed Assistant Professor/ Mandom corp., Fundamental Research Institute, Supervisor

March 16,2019
The 92nd Annual Meeting of The Japanese Pharmacological Society

Theme Life science in Cosmetics and Open innovation through Industry-Academia collaboration
Chair person Yasushi Fujio
Professor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University

Presentation 1 Challenge for Advanced Cosmetic Science
Speaker Fumihiro Okada
Guest Professor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University General Manager, Fundamental Research Institute, Mandom Corporation.​

Presentation 2 New Strategy to break through limit of transdermal drug delivery
Speaker Yoshihiro Tokudome
Professor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Josai University

Participation in the Program on Open Innovation Platform with Enterprises, Research Institutes and Academia (OPERA)

As part of our open innovation activities, we are participating in the "Program on Open Innovation Platform with Enterprises, Research Institute and Academia (OPERA)" promoted by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), and are working with industry-academia partners to promote basic chemistry that will become the basis for a wide range of applications of chlorine dioxide generated on demand (MA-T or Matching Transformation System).

Research Results in the Advanced Cosmetic Science Joint Research Program

Research is being conducted every day to create innovative cosmetics in the Advanced Cosmetic Science Joint Research Program. We report on these research results when appropriate through news releases and other media.

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