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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) is driven by a People-Centric philosophy.By fostering curiosity and collaboration beyond disciplines, we empower scientists to create discoveries and innovations that "move the world forward with the power of science".

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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
In the latest episode of #StellarLabRadio, Professor Nozomu Yachie shares a bold and ambitious idea: building a “video camera” inside cells and using #DNA itself as a storage medium to record biological events over time. Read: ss-f.org/en/article/s... Listen(JP): open.spotify.com/episode/3yl0...
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Institute for Human Genetics at UCSF @ihgatucsf.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
We invite you to join our information session at UCSF Mission Bay campus with Iris Jiang, Hodaka Kokeguchi, and Masame Terushita from @ss-f.bsky.social humangenetics.ucsf.edu/stellar-scie...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
pleased to announce a new partnership with Renaissance Philanthropy and SRI to bring the Big-if-True-Science Accelerator (#BiTS Program) to Japan. The first BiTS Japan cohort will include up to 15 participants across 3 focus areas: - Climate Technologies - Biotechnologies - Cyber-physical Systems
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Part 2 of our #StellarLabRadio interview with Professor Kyoko Miura moves away from the biology of the naked mole-rat and into the personal journey behind her scientific career. Before she entered the world of research, she was deeply immersed in band life. ss-f.org/en/article/s...
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[Part Ⅱ] Giving 120% — From Band Life to a Passion for Science The Journey of Kyoko Miura | Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F)
In the second part, we shift to Professor Miura’s personal journey—how she became immersed in research, the unexpected parallels between band life and science, her “give it 120% and if it doesn’t work...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
In the latest episode of #StellarLabRadio, Professor Kyoko MIURA of Kyushu University takes us deep into the world of the #NakedMole-rat—an extraordinary mammal that almost never develops #cancer, #diabetes, or #Alzheimer’s, and can live for nearly 40 years. EN: lnkd.in/gQPcJcwh
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
We are excited to share the article featuring the first meet-up and roundtable of the five inaugural fellows of the #NovaScienceFellowship — a new program co-launched by ANRI and STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) to empower the next generation of researchers. ss-f.org/en/article/r...
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“It’s fascinating because we come from different fields” — Nova Science Fellowship First Cohort: First Meet-Up | Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F)
In October 2025, the five awardees of the first cohort gathered for their initial meet-up, where dynamic discussions emerged across diverse disciplines. Alongside their deep passion for their respecti...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
From Crocodile Bags to Stem Cell Therapies: Rethinking What It Means to Be a Researcher Stellar Lab Radio feature with Dr. Yo Mabuchi of Fujita Health University 🔗 Read the full article here: ss-f.org/en/article/s... #StellarLabRadio #StemCells #Science #Research #SSF #Podcast
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[Part II] “Curiosity as a Clue to Discovery”: The Changing Role of Researchers and the Future of Regenerative Medicine — Yo Mabuchi | Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F)
In this second part, under the theme “Bringing new options to medical treatments,” we dive into what the future of medicine could look like through cell therapy, while also uncovering Professor Mabuch...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
🌊SS-F Retreat 2025 in Atami This August, about 20 Inventors and their families gathered on the breathtaking cliffs of Atami for two days of dialogue, discovery, and imagination. 🔗 ss-f.org/en/article/s...
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SS-F Retreat 2025 in Atami | Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F)
Every year, the SS-F hosts its annual Retreat with the aim of strengthening connections within the Stellar Inventors community. This year, about twenty Inventors and their families gathered in Atami, ...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
We are excited to announce the first five fellows of the Nova Science Fellowship, a new program co-launched by ANRI and SS-F to empower the next generation of researchers! 🌟 Read the full press release here 🔗 ss-f.org/en/news/ss-f...
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【Press Release】Five Fellows Selected for the Inaugural Nova Science Fellowship | Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F)
Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F) ステラサイエンスファウンデーションは、科学者の創造力に着目し、科学研究を支援、サポートする非営利団体です。
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Sean McKelvey, Strategic Designer of SS-F, joined Thursday Gathering at CIC Fukuoka as a panelist. It was a great opportunity to engage with startups, VCs, and key players from Japan and Korea, and to explore the possibilities of next-generation bio-innovation across borders!
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Mariko Kita, Co-Representative and Board Member of SS-F, joined as a panelist in the special session “Funding Science for the Next 100 Years” at esse-sense Future Forum 2025 on Friday, September 19.
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
He shares how everyday phenomena can spark new research, why overlooked or “negative” data often carries hidden value, and how assembling the right collaborators is part of designing good science. 🔗 Read in English: ss-f.org/.../stellarl... 🔗 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3Y4s...
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#1 後編|​​好奇心が切り拓くサイエンス:武部貴則が語る、研究者としてのルーツと越境
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
We held our annual SS-F retreat in Atami this year! Since the founding of SS-F, we have hosted this retreat every year, bringing together community members from around the world. A detailed report will be shared soon. Stay tuned!
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
“The courage to not carry everything alone.” This mindset changed Dr. Naoji Matsuhisa’s approach to science. A pioneer in wearable electronics, he learned at #Stanford that great research isn’t about tools—it’s about people and openness. ss-f.org/en/article/i...
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The Courage to Reveal: How Diversity and Sincerity Shaped My Journey as a Researcher | Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F)
Working at the intersection of multiple disciplines, Matsuhisa has encountered numerous challenges throughout his research career. How has he overcome those obstacles? In this in-depth conversation, h...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
“There’s nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” This quote from #Hamlet stayed with Dr. Ayuko Hoshino ever since her teenage years—and it now underpins her philosophy as a pioneering scientist in #exosome research. ss-f.org/en/article/i...
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From a Friend’s Illness to the Frontlines of Science: How Ayuko Hoshino Became a Leading Exosome Researcher" | Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F)
Dr. Hoshino is a pioneering researcher in exosome science, working to uncover the mechanisms behind complex diseases. Her research journey began during her university years, when a close friend was di...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
#Exosomes—extracellular vesicles measuring just 30 to 150 nanometers—are now drawing global attention for their potential roles in intercellular communication, #disease mechanisms, and physiological processes such as #pregnancy. 📖 Read the full interview: ss-f.org/article/inve...
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Exosomes: The Tiny Messengers That Shape Health, Pregnancy, and the Human Body | Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F)
Exosomes—tiny particles once thought to be cellular waste—have recently gained attention for their role in intercellular communication. Over the past two decades, research has accelerated, with growin...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
“The pace and depth of dialogue in the SS-F community was on another level.” Dr. Haruka Sasaki on #umami, #asthma, and stepping beyond the lab. 🔗 ss-f.org/en/article/i...
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Fostering Connections and New Perspectives — The Journey of the SS-F New Generation Program | Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F)
The SS-F New Generation Program is an initiative to support the multifaceted growth of young researchers. The program's first fellow, Dr. Haruka Sasaki, an assistant professor at the Graduate School o...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
📢Call for Applications – Nova Science Fellowship ANRI and the SS-F have jointly launched a new grant program, the Nova Science Fellowship, to support the next generation of emerging researchers. 🔗 Learn more & apply: nova-sf.jp #NovaScienceFellowship #ResearchFunding #Grants #Fellowship
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
🎉 Congratulations to Nozomu Yachie (@nzmyachie.bsky.social ), a member of the SS-F community, on receiving the Young Investigator Award at the 2nd #KobePrize ! www.kobe-prize.jp/jusyosya-2025/
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Never give up—even after being told “no” again and again. Told there was “no space” in the lab, what did she reply? 🔗 ss-f.org/en/article/i...
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"Never Give Up, No Matter How Many Times You Are Rejected: The Passion for Germ Cell Research That Paved the Way to a Stunning Career"──Germ Cell Researcher, Naoko Irie | Stellar Science Foundation (S...
"What excites me most is the moment when I feel I am truly uncovering the fundamental mysteries of life," Irie shares about the allure of her research. She describes how her journey through different ...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Prof. Kajimura, SS-F’s Scientific Advisory Board member, recently joined PHP (Pioneers Host Pioneers) for a session, and the article is now available! Don’t miss it—check it out! ss-f.org/en/article/s...
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Vol.2 Pioneers Host PioneersーProf. Shingo Kajimura from Harvard | Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F)
The second event of the "Pioneers Host Pioneers" (PHP) series, hosted by STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F), took place on July 29, 2024, at FabCafe Tokyo in Shibuya. The event was held in a hybrid for...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Congratulations on Congratulations, Prof.Kajimura (@harvardmed.bsky.social), on receiving the 2025 Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award from the American Diabetes Association! 🎉 www.wate.com/business/pre...
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The American Diabetes Association Announces the 2025 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award Winners
ARLINGTON, Va., March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is pleased to announce this year's National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award recipients. The awards ...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
🔬 Want to conduct research in a top-tier lab? Learn more about the Global Science Scholars (GSS) Program ▶ www.czbiohub.org/program-ssfc... #SSFSymposium #GlobalScienceScholars #GSS #Innovation #CZI #Scholarship
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Global Science Scholars Postdoctoral Fellowship Program SS-F
Apply for the new international postdoctoral fellowship program from the CZ Biohub Network and Stellar Science Foundation.
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
The event also featured a short talk session by the #GlobalScienceScholars (GSS) Program host PIs. The GSS Program offers scholarships and world-class research opportunities for early-career scientists. Learn more about the GSS Program ▶ www.czbiohub.org/program-ssfc...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Is Aging Inevitable, or Can It Be Controlled? Prof. Emi Nishimura (University of Tokyo) explored the mechanisms of #stemcell aging and its potential for healthy #longevity. Why do stem cells age? How can cutting-edge research on aging reshape the future of medicine? ss-f.org/en/article/r...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
CZI’s Mission: Curing, Preventing & Managing All Diseases by 2100 In his keynote, Dr. Stephen Quake acknowledged this goal might seem "crazy and impossible." But with AI-powered virtual cell models and a BUILD, FUND, DO approach, CZI is tackling grand scientific challenges. ss-f.org/en/article/r...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
SS-F Symposium Report Out Now! To celebrate the launch of the #GSS Program, we hosted the SS-F Symposium with our partners at @chanzuckerberg.bsky.social , featuring Dr. Stephen Quake. 🔗 ss-f.org/en/article/r... #SSFSymposium #GlobalScienceScholars #GSS #Innovation #CZI
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Scientific Innovation Begins with Connections—SS-F Convening Brings Together Partners to Share Insights | Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F)
On January 20, 2025, the SS-F Symposium was held in partnership with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). Centered around the theme of "Building a Global Scientific Community," the symposium brought ...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Naoko Irie, tackling the mystery of germ cells—our very beginning—made a discovery that overturned conventional wisdom. But what led her there…? Read the blog: ss-f.org/en/article/i... #Science #InventInnovation #IrieNaoko #GermCells #StemCells
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Where does the origin of humans lie? Intuition guided me to the breakthrough discovery that gave me goosebumps.─ Germ Cell Researcher, Naoko Irie | Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F)
A single study has the power to change the future. In the second installment of the Invent Innovation series, we interviewed Naoko Irie. Through her research, she hopes to create a world where people ...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
"The moment of an unexpected discovery" Yu Hayashi takes on the fascinating mystery: "Why do we sleep?" What surprising finding during REM sleep made his heart race with excitement? Read the blog: ss-f.org/en/article/i... #InventorsVision #SSF
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Research Thrives on "Unexpected Discoveries": Unveiling the Global Breakthroughs in the Mystery of Sleep | Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F)
"I feel truly fortunate to have encountered such a compelling research theme like sleep," emphasizing that "unexpected discoveries" are the true essence and joy of research. From his childhood fascina...
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
"Peer reviewers just don't get it." "Where did that raw data go?" At the SS-F GALA, participants created something truly unique: "Research Life Karuta"! 🎴 What kind of Karuta cards were created? Find out in our blog about the event's highlights! 👉https://ss-f.org/en/article/report_gala2024-2/
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
We are thrilled to share that the hashtag #SSFSymposium was a tremendous success! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the SS-F Symposium, both in person and online!
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Top scientists from Japan and the US will gather for this exciting symposium, featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, and more. 🎥 Online streaming is available with simultaneous interpretation! Don’t miss out—register now! 🔗 Details & Registration ▶ lnkd.in/gkXubcaz
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Stephen Quake is coming to Japan! Join us for an extraordinary keynote lecture by the globally renowned scientist, Dr.Quake! Following his lecture, there will be a Q&A session—don’t miss this unique opportunity to interact with Dr. Quake directly! 🔗 Learn more and register here: lnkd.in/gviuznjj
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Global Science Scholars Program Now Open for Applications! We are excited to announce the launch of a fellowship program for early-stage postdoctoral researchers, in partnership with the @czbiohub.bsky.social. Take this opportunity to advance your research! ▶ lnkd.in/gq3PFwjW
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STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) @ss-f.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) is here to celebrate the power of science and its potential to advance the world. Excited to connect with curious minds worldwide!🌎
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