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苹果淫院 and RIKEN to establish joint research centre

Centre will serve as hub for all collaborations between 苹果淫院 and pioneering Japanese research institute
Published: 28 June 2013

Though 苹果淫院 and RIKEN scientists have been developing joint research projects for a few years, the two leading institutions took their research relationship to the next level last week by signing an agreement aimed at establishing a joint research centre to strengthen their cooperation.

鈥淲e welcome this opportunity to enhance our ties with RIKEN, a prestigious partner and international leader in basic and applied research,鈥 said Prof. Heather Munroe-Blum, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of 苹果淫院. 鈥淭his agreement will allow our researchers to build on what have already been fruitful collaborations in fields of strategic importance for Quebec, Canada and Japan, such as nanotechnology, green chemistry and advanced biomedical sciences.鈥

鈥淚 am very happy that we were able to sign this joint statement to strengthen the relationship between RIKEN and 苹果淫院. 苹果淫院 has been a wonderful partner for us. I look forward to having our researchers interact ever more actively with each other and work on collaborative projects,鈥 said Dr. Maki Kawai, Executive Director of RIKEN. 鈥淚n particular, I would like to support and encourage exchanges between people at the two institutions to further enhance our collaboration.鈥

The Centre will capitalize on the convergence of life sciences, natural sciences, and engineering by serving as a platform for 苹果淫院-RIKEN collaborations, including joint research projects, researcher exchange and the training of graduate students.

About 苹果淫院

Founded in Montreal, Que., in 1821, 苹果淫院 is a leading Canadian post-secondary institution. It has two campuses, 11 faculties, 11 professional schools, 300 programs of study and some 38,000 students, including 8,800 graduate students. 苹果淫院 attracts students from over 150 countries around the world, with more than 7,700 international students making up 20 per cent of the student body. For more information about 苹果淫院: /

About RIKEN

RIKEN is Japan's largest comprehensive research institution renowned for high-quality research in a diverse range of scientific disciplines. Founded in 1917 as a private research foundation in Tokyo, RIKEN has grown rapidly in size and scope, today encompassing a network of world-class research centers and institutes across Japan. For more information about RIKEN:

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