BIE Japan is a unique, practice-oriented program in the biomedical sciences, designed to strengthen creativity, innovation, and practical competence in translational research. Conducted entirely in English as the shared language of global science, the program is tailored for scientists, healthcare professionals, and aspiring academic entrepreneurs. It provides systematic training in design thinking, creative problem-solving, product development, and strategies for translation and commercialization. The program cultivates the skills required to advance discoveries from the laboratory to impact clinical practice and society, nurturing the next generation of leaders in biomedical innovation. Participants benefit from close mentorship by internationally recognized advisors, creating an authentically global learning environment while remaining in Japan.
BIE was launched as an educational program by the Centre for Innovative Medical Research (CIMR) in Sydney, Australia. For more than a decade, Professor Michael Wallach and Dr. Isabella Hajduk at CIMR have been training young scientists to bridge the gap between fundamental research and commercialization. Professor Wallach has led international BIE programs for over 15 years, and their impact has been widely recognized around the world.
BIE Japan Workshop 2025 was held from June 28 to 30 at Kyoto Research Park. Drawing on project proposals by biomedical scientists from Japan and Australia, participants were organized into five interdisciplinary teams to develop commercialization strategies. The cohort brought together scientists, business school students, and professionals from ten countries, creating a truly international and diverse environment.
