ABOUTIPR Osaka University
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GREETINGS
DirectorOKADA Mariko
With the spread of comprehensive measurement technologies such as next-generation sequencers, the research environment surrounding life science has changed significantly. In protein research, the emergence of measurement technologies such as cryo-electron microscopy and deep learning technologies such as AlphaFold has attracted attention to the discoveries made by the fusion of computational science and life science.
In the genome-to-life process, there are complex networks driven by various molecules including proteins. In order to understand the principle of the network, the technologies that connect and analyze those molecular information are indispensable. Focusing on protein structure science, which is one of the strengths of this institute, we would like to promote cutting-edge protein research by combining technologies for network prediction, verification, design and synthesis. We appreciate your continued support and encouragement.
Prospects: Life Science Research Leading the Future
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Visualizing Proteins
We aim to reveal “Life” in multi-scale level, from sub-nano scale atomic structures of protein molecules to dynamic localization of the molecules in a cell.
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Understanding Function of Proteins
We aim to integrate various scientific approaches, including biology, chemistry, physics, and computational science to understand the function of proteins.
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Creating Novel Proteins
We aim to design and create novel protein molecules together with developing new technologies/methodologies for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as “Zero hunger”, “Good health and well-being for people”, “Climate action” etc.
HISTORY
The Institute for Protein Research (IPR) of Osaka University was established on April 1, 1958, as a joint research based upon the recommendation of the Science Council of Japan and the concurrence between the Ministry of Education. Professor Shiro Akabori was appointed as its director. Since its foundation IPR has been growing as shown in the chronological tables, and we are working as a research center for protein sciences in Japan.
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1956
Set up of a new laboratory in Faculty of Science, Osaka University, for organic chemical studies of proteins and amino acids (the predecessor of IPR) supervised by Prof. Shiro Akabori.
Faculty of Science
Opening of the IPR
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1958
Establishment of the Institute for Protein Research as a Joint-use Research Organization, composed of three Divisions : Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Protein Metabolism
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AKABORI Shiro 1stDirector
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The first IPR building
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1961
Main building (4,130m²）was completed on the former Nakanoshima Campus.
Former Nakanoshima Campus Main building
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1968
The 10th Anniversary
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1971
Main building (7,873 m²) of the IPR was completed on Suita Campus.
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Suita Campus Main Building
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KAKUDO Masao 5th Director
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1972
The crystal structure of bonito heart ferrocytochrome c was determined for the first time in Japan.
Suita Campus（1972）
Atomic model of cytochrome c from bonito heart
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1979
Buildings for the Crystallographic Research Center (1,505 m²) and NMR Research Laboratory (267m²) were completed.
Buildings for the Crystallographic Research Center(1979)
NMR Research Laboratory
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1983
The 25th Anniversary
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1988
The Research Center for Protein Engineering was established.
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1998
The Center for Structural Biology was established.
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2000
The Protein Data Bank Japan（PDBj） started its operation.
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2002
The Research Center for Structural and Functional Proteomics was established.
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2004
Transformed into a Research Institute of Japanese National Universities under the National University Corporation Law.
2007 Retreat
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2008
The 50th Anniversary Building of Collaborative Research Facility (1,149m²) was completed.
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2009
Main building reinforcement for earthquake-resistance was completed.
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2010
Certified as a Joint Usage/Research Center by MEXT.
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2012
The Research Center for State-of-the-Art Functional Protein Analysis was established.
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2016
Continuation of IPR as a Joint Usage / Research Center was certified by MEXT.
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2018
The 60th Anniversary
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2020
Atomic models of Cytochrome c and Taka-amylase A are registered as Chemical heritage authorized by the Chemical Society of Japan
The next-generation protein structural analysis center was established.
ORGANIZATION
ORGANIZATION
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Director |
Professor OKADA Mariko |
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Vice Director |
Professor HOJO Hironobu |
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Director of the Research Center |
Professor MIZUGUCHI Kenji |
ORGANIZATION
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初代 |
赤堀 四郎 |
AKABORI Shiro |
1958年4月1日～1961年11月30日 |
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2代 |
伊勢村 寿三 |
ISEMURA Toshizo |
1961年12月1日～1965年11月30日 |
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3代 |
鈴木 友二 |
SUZUKI Yuji |
1965年12月1日～1969年8月14日 |
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4代 |
成田 耕造 |
NARITA Kozo |
1969年8月15日～1971年8月14日 |
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5代 |
角戸 正夫 |
KAKUDO Masao |
1971年8月15日～1982年4月1日 |
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6代 |
泉 美治 |
IZUMI Yoshiharu |
1982年4月2日～1985年3月31日 |
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7代 |
佐藤 了 |
SATOH Ryo |
1985年4月1日～1987年3月31日 |
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8代 |
堀尾 武一 |
HORIO Takekazu |
1987年4月1日～1989年3月31日 |
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9代 |
勝部 幸輝 |
KATSUBE Yukiteru |
1989年4月1日～1993年3月31日 |
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10代 |
中川 八郎 |
NAKAGAWA Hachiro |
1993年4月1日～1995年3月31日 |
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11代 |
﨑山 文夫 |
SAKIYAMA Fumio |
1995年4月1日～1997年3月31日 |
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12代 |
京極 好正 |
KYOGOKU Yoshimasa |
1997年4月1日～1999年3月31日 |
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13代 |
下西 康嗣 |
SHIMONISHI Yasutsugu |
1999年4月1日～2000年3月31日 |
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14代 |
永井 克也 |
NAGAI Katsuya |
2000年4月1日～2004年3月31日 |
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15代 |
阿久津 秀雄 |
AKUTSU Hideo |
2004年4月1日～2006年3月31日 |
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16代 |
月原 冨武 |
TSUKIHARA Tomitake |
2006年4月1日～2008年3月31日 |
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17代 |
相本 三郎 |
AIMOTO Saburo |
2008年4月1日～2010年3月31日 |
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18代 |
長谷 俊治 |
HASE Toshiharu |
2010年4月1日～2014年3月31日 |
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19代 |
中村 春木 |
NAKAMURA Haruki |
2014年4月1日～2018年3月31日 |
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20代 |
中川 敦史 |
NAKAGAWA Atsushi |
2018年4月1日～2022年3月31日 |
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21代 |
岡田 眞里子 |
OKADA Mariko |
2022年4月1日〜2024年3月31日 |
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22代 |
栗栖 源嗣 |
KURISU Genji |
2024年4月1日〜 |
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EMERITUS
| Name | Enrollment period | ||
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| ASANO Akira | 04/1988 – 03/1995 | ||
| TAKAGI Toshio | 11/1982 – 03/1997 | ||
| NAGAI Katsuya | 12/1995 – 03/2006 | knagai at anbas.co.jp | READ MORE |
| AKUTSU Hideo | 04/2000 – 03/2007 | – | |
| TSUKIHARA Tomikake | 04/1995 – 03/2008 | – | |
| AIMOTO Saburo | 01/1994 – 08/2011 | aimoto at protein.osaka-u.ac.jp | READ MORE |
| SEKIGUCHI Kiyotoshi | 04/1998 – 03/2016 | sekiguch at protein.osaka-u.ac.jp | READ MORE |
| TAJIMA Syouji | 04/1996 – 03/2016 | – | |
| HASE Toshiharu | 04/1992 – 03/2016 | – | |
| YOSHIKAWA Kazuaki | 04/1994 – 03/2016 | – | |
| NAKAMURA Haruki | 04/1999 – 03/2018 | harukin at protein.osaka-u.ac.jp | READ MORE |
| GOTO Yuji | 04/1998 – 03/2020 | gtyj8126 at protein.osaka-u.ac.jp | READ MORE |
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Name |
NAGAI Katsuya |
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Enrollment period |
12/1995 – 03/2006 |
Incumbent |
Representative Director of ANBAS Co., Ltd. |
knagai at anbas.co.jp |
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Name |
AIMOTO Saburo |
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Enrollment period |
01/1994 – 08/2011 |
Incumbent |
General Incorporated Foundation Protein Research Encouragement Association Chairman |
aimoto at protein.osaka-u.ac.jp |
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Name |
SEKIGUCHI Kiyotoshi |
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Enrollment period |
04/1998 – 03/2016 |
Incumbent |
Nippi Endowed Chair and Professor, Institute for Protein Research, Osaka University, Division for Matrixome Research and Application |
sekiguch at protein.osaka-u.ac.jp |
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Name |
NAKAMURA Haruki |
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Enrollment period |
04/1999 – 03/2018 |
Incumbent |
Professor Emeritus, Osaka University (Concurrent post) Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) Advanced Technology Support Platform for Drug Discovery (BINDS) Program Supervisor Editor-in-Chief English Journal of the Biophysical Society of Japan – Biophysics and Physicobiology |
harukin at protein.osaka-u.ac.jp |
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External links |
Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) Advanced Technology Support Platform for Drug Discovery, etc.（BINDS） English Journal of the Biophysical Society of Japan – Biophysics and Physicobiology |
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Name |
GOTO Yuji |
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Enrollment period |
04/1998 – 03/2020 |
Incumbent |
Osaka University International Medical and Industrial Information Center Protein Aggregation Control Device Donation Research Division, Specially Appointed Professor |
gtyj8126 at protein.osaka-u.ac.jp |
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Osaka University International Medical and Engineering Information Center Research Division for Protein Aggregation Control Device |
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