April 8, 2025
U-Factor Co., Ltd.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Yuji Teramura, our Scientific Advisor at U-Factor Co., Ltd., has received the 2024 President’s Award from the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). The award was announced on April 4, 2025.

【Award Details】
Recipient: Dr. Yuji Teramura
Name of Award: 2024 AIST President’s Award
Date Announced: April 4, 2025
Further Information: AIST Award Information

Dr. Teramura has led numerous research projects based on his advanced methodologies and broad expertise. This award recognizes one of his outstanding academic achievements.

【Collaboration Between U-Factor and Dr. Teramura】
At U-Factor, we are developing new drugs to meet unmet medical needs by using our proprietary stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth–conditioned media (U-Factor® solution). Over the past three years, we have collaborated closely with Dr. Teramura on joint research and technological development, driving innovative projects aimed at practical applications. We will continue to strengthen our partnership with Dr. Teramura and work diligently to accelerate the development of effective treatments as soon as possible.

【About Dr. Yuji Teramura】

【About U-Factor】
Name: U-Factor Co., Ltd.
Established: March 2020
President & CEO: Hidehiro Ijima
Headquarters: 4-8-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

【About AIST】
Name: Cell and Molecular Engineering Research Department, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Department Head: Yasuo Komatsu
Location: 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki