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The National Institute of Infectious Diseases |
| This institute focuses on preventive medicine and conducts extensive original
research concerning a variety of contagious diseases. It strives to improve
human health and welfare by suppressing infectious diseases and provide
scientific support for national health and medical administration. Activities include ・ research activities, ・ reference services regarding infectious diseases, ・ surveillance of infectious diseases, ・ national control tests, ・ projects emphasizing international cooperation, and ・ training activities. |
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| Locations | Main Branch: 1-23-1 Toyama, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8640, Japan |
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| Murayama Branch: 4-7-1 Gakuen, Musashimurayama-shi, Tokyo 208-0011, Japan |
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| Leprosy Research Center: 4-2-1 Aoba-cho, Higashimurayama-shi, Tokyo 189-0002, Japan |
The National Institute of Health Sciences |
| Operating under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) conducts basic research on the quality, efficiency, and safety of a range of products affecting the public. Based on these results, NIHS advises the Ministry of Health and Welfare in order to provide maximum benefit to consumers. |
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| Location | 1-18-1 Kamiyouga, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-8501, Japan |
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The National Institute of Animal Health |
| The National Institute of Animal Health (NIAH) conducts research and development projects relating to animal diseases covering basic research, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. NIAH takes pride in protecting the health of all living creatures. |
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| Locations | Main Branch: 3-1-5 Kannondai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0856, Japan |
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| Department of Exotic Diseases: 6-20-1 Josuihoncho, Kodair-shi, Tokyo 187-0002, Japan |
Japan Racing Association Equine Research Institute |
| The Japan racing Association (JRA) Equine Research Institute conducts a broad range of equine-related research covering sports sciences, sports injuries, infectious disease prevention, and race track facilities. It also serves as a clearing house for exchange of research and information between science and industry. |
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| Locations | Main Branch: 321-4 Tokami-cho, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi 320-0856, Japan |
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| Tochigi Branch: 1400-4 Shiba, Shimotsuke-shi, Tochigi 187-0022, Japan | |
| Joban Branch: 71 Uenohara, Joban Shiratori-machi, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima 972-8325, Japan |
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| JRA Hidaka Yearling Training Farm and the Breeding & Training Research Center: 535-13 Nishicha, Urakawa-cho, Urakawa-gun, Hokkaido 057-0171, Japan |