Matsuo Foundation for Science
Basic information
- Head office
- 5-19-21 Midori-cho, Koganei City, Tokyo
- Chief executive
- Kudagawa Kinjirou
- Capital
- 100,000,000
- Employees (non-consolidated)
- Employees (consolidated)
- Start date
- End date
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Business
Train engineers in animal and fish science and promote knowledge in the field.Conduct microbiological research and develop biological preparations for livestock, pets, and wildlife, as well as other pharmaceuticals, based on the results.Research and investigate animal hygiene to prevent zoonotic diseases and widely disseminate public health knowledge.Publicly share research, invention, and investigation results through conferences, printed materials, or websites.Accept commissioned research when requested, as needed.Provide grants and subsidies for research related to animal and fish science.
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History
March 1946: The Matsuo Chemical Research Institute was authorized by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Order No. 928 to promote and improve agricultural chemistry. Location: 2-81 Hago-cho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo. Initial assets: 50,000 yen.
May 1950: A Koganei branch was established to manufacture animal biological preparations, and the name was changed from Matsuo Chemical to Matsuo Science by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Order No. 120. Location: 5-19-21 Midori-cho, Koganei City, Tokyo. Name: Matsuo Science Research Institute Koganei Branch.
March 1957: The revenue business (sales division) was transferred to the affiliated company Matsuken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
January 1977: Animal vaccine production was transferred to Matsuken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., allowing the institute to focus on research and development.
April 1994: Initial assets increased to 100 million yen.
February 1995: The long‑awaited new research building (three stories, 2,380 m²) was completed.
July 1999: A new fish preparation laboratory was established to begin research and development of fish disease vaccines.
January 2010: Initial assets increased to 165 million yen.
August 2010: Initial assets increased to 175 million yen.
March 2011: Initial assets increased to 180 million yen.
April 2012: Under the Public Corporation Reform Act, the organization transitioned from "Foundation Matsuo Science Research Institute" to "General Foundation Matsuo Science Research Institute" on April 1, 2012.
August 2022: President Kudagawa Kinjirou was appointed.
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