On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, as part of the Research and Clinical Experience Program, nine students from the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences visited Keio University’s Shinanomachi Campus to tour WPI-Bio2Q (Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center).

During the visit, Professor Kenji Tanaka guided the students through the research environment on the Shinanomachi Campus, explaining WPI-Bio2Q’s research framework and the facilities that support cutting-edge life science research. Immersed in a research environment different from their regular laboratories, the students learned firsthand how medical and life science research is advanced and developed.

The tour also featured a discussion on research career paths after master’s programs and the significance of pursuing a doctoral degree. In particular, Professor Tanaka emphasized the importance of deepening one’s expertise through a PhD program to thrive as an international researcher in the life sciences. This provided a highly valuable opportunity for the students to contemplate their future career paths.

Following the tour, a commemorative photo was taken with Professor Tanaka, members of WPI-Bio2Q, and the nine students. Through this visit, the students not only gained exposure to a state-of-the-art research environment but also received great inspiration for their future research careers.