SMMiL-E and the Role of Scientific Direction

Abstract

SMMiL-E is the first overseas laboratory of the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo.

In SMMiL-E, interdisciplinary and international collaborations are preformed to implement microsystems developed in LIMMS at the IIS into cancer therapies in Lille, France. To proceed with these collaborations smoothly and fruitfully, a new function called “Scientific Direction” has been implemented. Specifically, two medical doctors, one French and the other Japanese, have been selected and assigned as Scientific Directors to supervise and guide the research within SMMiL-E. Scientific Direction is now expected to expand to uphold the qualities of the collaborative projects in SMMiL-E, as the organization continues to grow in scale. Efficient Scientific Direction is a key to the success of the SMMiL-E endeavour.