Research Centers
RIKEN Yokohama is home to four research centers that explore life and the environment from various scientific perspectives. Although based in Yokohama, our centers also have operations at RIKEN’s other campuses such as Wako and Kobe, where they carry out their research with the support of local RIKEN administration.
Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS)
- Location
- Yokohama Campus
At IMS, we are committed to making cutting-edge contributions to medicine by focusing on genomic functions and the response of biological systems to various stimuli, while conducting state-of-the-art research on the pathogenesis and treatment of human diseases.
Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS)
- Location
- Wako, Yokohama and Tsukuba Campuses
The RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science pursues research under the concept of ‘Sustainable Resource Science’, integrating research fields such as plant science, chemical biology, catalytic chemistry, and biomass engineering, and advancing the development of stress-resistant plants and environmentally friendly crop production technologies, and is engaged in manufacturing that utilizes the power of organisms and catalysts. CSRS contributes to solving global challenges toward the realization of a sustainable circular society and preserving the global commons.
Center for Computational Science (R-CCS)
- Location
- Kobe and Yokohama Campuses
The RIKEN Center for Computational Science promotes in the field of high-performance computational science, exploration of the science "of computing" as well as "by computing" and through the synergy of both, the center pursues the science "for computing". The center also strives for the development and diffusion of the resulting software and other technologies in Japan and abroad. Kobe Campus operates the supercomputer "Fugaku" with its shared use starting in March 2021. Through the use of the supercomputer not only by research institutes and universities, but also by various industries, the center creates world-class results in a wide range of fields.
Center for Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences (iTHEMS)
- Location
- Wako and Yokohama Campuses
International experts in theoretical science, mathematics, and computational science leverage mathematical approaches, at the RIKEN Center for Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences (iTHEMS), to uncover the principles of natural phenomena and drive transformative innovations for society. By cultivating a uniquely collaborative environment that fosters interaction among young researchers from diverse fields, interacting under one roof, we advance interdisciplinary research in mathematical sciences and develop innovative mathematical approaches to tackling global and societal challenges. Furthermore, in collaboration with leading research institutions worldwide, we support the development of top-tier young researchers, promote diversity, and amplify the societal impact of mathematical sciences through industry-academia collaboration.
Center for Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences
TRIP Headquarters
- Location
- Wako, Yokohama and Kobe Campuses
We aim to create an innovative research platform that effectively generates new fields of knowledge across research fields by cross-linking cutting-edge research platforms. Researchers from a diverse range of research fields will hybridize them to create ‘new wisdom’ that transcends existing research fields, promotes the restructuring of academic science, and contributes to the international community by proposing solutions to global-scale issues. We will also promote mutually beneficial collaborations with universities and other academic institutions, as well as industry, to contribute to the resolution of challenges facing human society and expand RIKEN's intellectual value.