Research
About URA
What is URA?
URA (University Research Administrator) is an abbreviation for "University Research Administrator," a professional position responsible for tasks such as supporting the revitalization of research activities and strengthening research and development management.
The department is responsible for everything from planning and drafting research projects to launching, executing, and managing their progress, and acts as a liaison between various departments both inside and outside the university.
Hyogo Medical University of Medicine URA Mission and Activities
(1) Planning and promoting measures aimed at improving the brand image of Hyogo Medical University
- Promoting the Hyogo Innovative Challenge Project
- Formation of a research base with companies, with Hyogo Medical University at its core
(2) Promoting and developing research at Hyogo Medical University
- Identifying research seeds and turning them into projects
- Research planning and management
- Coordination and coordination within and outside the university
- Obtaining research funding
- Promoting collaboration between industry, government and academia
- Promoting the use of research results
(3) Identifying and addressing issues at universities
- Identifying issues and proposing improvements in contracts and intellectual property strategies, etc.
In-house research support
The URA supports research conducted by each organization within the Hyogo Medical University educational institution (Hyogo Medical University, Hyogo Medical University Hospital, and Sasayama Medical Center).
Introducing URA
Hideki Ohta
University Administrative Office Counselor
Research Administrator (URA)
I have worked for a pharmaceutical company and a public institution before coming to this university. I would like to utilize my experience as a researcher in a pharmaceutical company and my experience supporting academic research in a public institution to support research promotion and industry-academia collaboration from a multifaceted perspective.
Toru Takado
Counselor, Research Promotion Division, University Administration Department
Research Administrator (URA)
We will utilize our experience in pharmaceutical research and development, domestic and international project promotion, and research support work with academia to support research and commercialization to alleviate problems faced by patients in the clinical setting.
A word from URA
If you are interested in matching with our researchers, researching seeds, or have an idea for medical-engineering collaboration, we will provide various support to realize your collaboration, so please contact us.
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