Center for Infectious Disease Education and Research (CiDER) designed by architect ANDO Tadao -- The Nippon Foundation–Osaka University Infectious Disease Response Project

The Nippon Foundation and Osaka University have agreed to construct the Center for Infectious Disease Education and Research (CiDER) as part of the Infectious Disease Response Project based on an architectural concept design of world-renowned architect ANDO Tadao. A press conference for this agreement was held at Osaka University on December 16, 2021.

OU President NISHIO Shojiro expressed his thanks to Mr. Ando, saying "It is our great pleasure that he prepared a concept design for the building. We expect that this building will become a landmark building at Osaka University."

Following that, The Nippon Foundation Chairman SASAKAWA Yohei gave an explanation on the importance of fundamental research, expressing his high hopes that the new building supervised by Mr. Ando will invite outstanding researchers from all over the world to perform research.

Mr. Ando said, "Infectious disease is an issue for all of humanity and, at the same time, the fear of contagion leads to regional inequalities and discrimination. So, I reflected the responsibility of humans riding on the same common destiny, or Spaceship Earth, into the design of the building, which aims to solve various global issues."

Mr. Ando’s design concept of the Center for Infectious Disease Education and Research (CiDER)

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From left: OU President Nishio, Mr. Ando, and Nippon Foundation Chairman Sasakawa

On the occasion of this announcement, Osaka Governor YOSHIMURA Hirofumi also made statement, saying “I hope this center will make Osaka’s strength in life sciences known worldwide.”

This building, 9 stories tall (45 m) with a total floor area of 16,000 m², will be completed in February 2025.

About The Nippon Foundation – Osaka University Infectious Disease Response Project

Osaka University and The Nippon Foundation will carry out this project over the next 10 years.

In order to address social issues revealed during the COVID-19 pandemic from a long-term perspective and prepare for potential future pandemics, the university will strengthen the research infrastructure of infectious diseases to protect people’s lives and maintain social and economic activity.

Centering on CiDER, which was established in April 2021, Osaka University will promote open innovation with research institutes and industrial circles both in Japan and abroad by making use of diversity at the comprehensive research-oriented university. In order to solve these social issues, the university will share scientific evidence-based information, strengthen research infrastructure of infectious diseases, and develop healthcare professionals who deal with infections.

The Nippon Foundation – Osaka University Infectious Disease Response Project

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