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What is WPI-Bio2Q? (Promotional Video)

August 5, 2024

The World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI) was launched in 2007 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in a drive to build within Japan “globally visible” research centers that boast a very high research standard and outstanding research environment, sufficiently attractive to prompt frontline researchers from around the world to want to work in them. These centers are given a high degree of autonomy, allowing them to revolutionize conventional modes of research operation and administration in Japan. (quoted from JSPS website)

Keio University’s Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (Bio2Q) was selected as one of the WPI projects in FY2022.

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EVENT
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【3/12 Seminar】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Yikuan YU

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2026.03.10

【Seminar Report】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Ping-Chih Ho, PhD

Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) held a seminar as follows. 17:00 -18:00, March 5, 2026 Pi...

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EVENT
2026.03.04

【3/12 Seminar】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Arjun S. Raman, PhD

Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) will hold a seminar as follows. This is an event for faculty, ...

EVENT
2026.03.04

【4/3 Seminar】WPI-Bio2Q Open Seminar: Damian R. Plichta, PhD

Keio University Human Biology-Microbiome-Quantum Research Center (WPI-Bio2Q) will hold a seminar as follows. This is an event for faculty, ...