Our main research areas
In the field of bioscience, we conduct research on improving
QOL (quality of life) by focusing on two research areas.
The first area is elucidation of the human brain and utilization of brain functions. For the former, we are examining the method to achieve high quality sleep and the effect and the mechanism of GABA receptors in behavior. For the latter we are exploring the correlations between mind and body, and investigating ways to monitor the impact of the environment (including human relations) on the mind based on research in brain science and psychology.
The second area is the development of brand-new CNT (carbon nanotube) biosensors featuring ultrahigh sensitivity, compact biosensors based on CNT-SET(carbon nanotube single electron transistor ).
The first area is elucidation of the human brain and utilization of brain functions. For the former, we are examining the method to achieve high quality sleep and the effect and the mechanism of GABA receptors in behavior. For the latter we are exploring the correlations between mind and body, and investigating ways to monitor the impact of the environment (including human relations) on the mind based on research in brain science and psychology.
The second area is the development of brand-new CNT (carbon nanotube) biosensors featuring ultrahigh sensitivity, compact biosensors based on CNT-SET(carbon nanotube single electron transistor ).
Research Network (Research for Co-creation)
Collaborative research with external research institutes for co-creation is carried out to accelerate progress.
Together with Waseda University, Olympus established
the Waseda–Olympus Bioscience Research Institute (WOBRI), which
now undertakes research on the effect and the mechanism of GABA receptors
in behavior and the method to achieve high quality sleep.
Research on CNT biosensors is a joint collaboration with Osaka University and Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology under NEDO’s R&D program.
Research on CNT biosensors is a joint collaboration with Osaka University and Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology under NEDO’s R&D program.
Our future dreams and goal
In the research area of correlations between mind and
body, we are trying to create a “Mind Scale” to help people
understand their state of mind – something that is very hard to
be aware of even for oneself – through continuous monitoring of
several types of biological information. We believe these projects on
monitoring the impact of the environment on the mind are difficult but
crucial for enhancing QOL. If we succeed, it will substantially contribute
to research in the field of not only mental health but also physical condition.
In the area of CNT biosensors research, we are attempting
to establish a technology that allows the ultrasensitive measuring (so
called “single molecule detection”) of biomolecules by applying
the CNT single electron transistor to biosensors.
This technology will open a new possibility for home physical check-ups and will contribute to preventive medicine and health management during recovery.
This technology will open a new possibility for home physical check-ups and will contribute to preventive medicine and health management during recovery.
Researcher:
Chief Research Scientist: Tatsuaki Ataka
